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How do I know what size inner tube to get?
The size is almost always written somewhere on the sidewall of the tyre. Inner tubes typically state a wheel diameter and width range for which they will work, e.g. 26 x 1.95-2.125″, indicating that the tube is intended to fit a 26 inch tyre with a width of between 1.95 inches and 2.125 inches.
IS 700c same as 622?
The standard modern road bike wheel has an ISO diameter of 622 mm and is referred to as 700c (makes sense, right? /s). While the diameter for both 29″ and 700c wheels is the same at 622mm, rims made for mountain bikes are generally wider to accommodate wider tires.
What size tire is 40 622?
Table of bicycle tires sizes
| ETRTO | English Size | FRENCH SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 40-635 | 28 x 1½ | 700B standard |
| 47-622 | 28 x 1,75 | 700 x 47C |
| 40-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-3/4 | 700 x 40C |
| 38-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1½ | 700 x 38C |
What is the difference between 26 inch and 700c?
A 26 inch, or a 650c wheel is about 1 inch smaller (about 2 inches smaller with road slicks) in diameter than a 700c. It seems that some people believe that larger wheels mean faster wheels. Some people think that because 700c wheels are the ‘standard’ for road bikes, they must be better.
Does inner tube width matter?
No, tubes and tires don’t need to match exactly. Tubes are made from butyl rubber which can stretch. Bike inner tubes will accommodate a limited range of sizes. Larger tubes may be more susceptible to getting pinched between the tire and rim.
What is a 700C bike tube?
700C is used to refer to any tire, rim, or wheel with a 622mm BSD, but it could be on a skinny-tired road bike where the wheel has an actual diameter of only 660mm (which is actually a little LESS than 26 inches!), or a mountain bike with a wheel diameter of over 29 inches.
What is 700x32c mean?
700 refers to the diameter of the wheel. Almost all road bikes have 700c wheels on them. 700x28c means a 700c tyre which is 28mm wide. 700x32c means a 700c tyre which is 32mm wide.
What size tire fits on a 700c rim?
On a ‘700c’ wheel, you can have a range of different widths. 23mm wide tires have been the standard for most road cycling over the past couple decades. You might see a 700x20c, or a 700x25c. On a cyclocross bike or 29-inch mountain bike, you could see tires as wide as 700x35c or 700x58c.
Will a 26 inch tube fit a 700C tire?
This brings us around back to the same answer; they are the same diameter, but a 26-inch tire will fit onto a 700c rim but not the other way around because of the difference in rim thickness.
What size wheel is 700x38c?
What Size Is 700x38c? A 700x38c tire is a bicycle tire with a nominal diameter of 700mm (roughly 27.5 inches) and a width of 38mm (approximately 1.5 inches).
Will a 26 inch tube fit a 700c tire?
What is a 700c inner tube?
Many 700c tubes come to fit tyres up to 25mm, which are often fitted to road bikes. Cyclocross and gravel bikes and many city and hybrid bikes with 700c wheels will have even wider tyres and will need a wider tube still, although most gravel bike riders will choose to run their tyres tubeless.
What size inner tube do I need for my bike tyres?
Bigger tyres naturally require bigger inner tubes. On the left is a 700×32-47C inner tube, while the right is a 700×18-28C. The following sizes are common for mountain bike tyres, regardless of whether your machine has 26in, 27.5in (650b) or 29in wheels.
What size inner tube for 700C bike tires?
(Here Are The Options) What Size Inner Tube For 700c? (Here Are The Options) The simple answer is that you need to get a tube which says it is 700 x [A range of widths], where the range has the number indicated on your bike tire. Read on for more detail, including my recommended inner tubes and how to determine your tire width.
What size inner tubes do I need for a gravel bike?
There is some overlap in sizes between 650b gravel and mountain bike tyres, but gravel tyres are usually sold in metric sizes as listed above. Butyl inner tubes are generally the cheapest, most common type of inner tube available and are usually available in every size you might need.
How do I choose the right inner tube size for me?
Look through the table for your tire diameter and you’ll see the most popular tire widths for each of those diameters (e.g. “16×1.5 tube”). Beside each of these is a BUY NOW link which will take you to the product page for my recommended inner tube.