Common questions

What size is a 700 x 40C?

What size is a 700 x 40C?

Take a close-up look at this sidewall and you’ll see words and numbers printed or embossed onto it. It might have the brand of tire (such as Continental) and you will also see the tire identification code “700x40c”. To summarize, the diameter of your tire is nominally 700mm and width is nominally 40mm.

Is a 28 inch tire the same as 700c?

The tyres can differ, but the 28”, 700C and 29er are all the exact same rim diameter. The 700 markings will be followed by the width in mm, and the 28 or 29 markings will be followed by the width in inches. This is the most common wheel size, so look out for familiar markings (such as 28×1.

Will a 26 inch tube fit a 700c?

It’ll work fine. It ‘could’ work if the 700c tube diameter is similar to the 26 inch. Some 700c are quite small, and some 26 are very large. Another concern is the size of the hole for the valve stem.

What size is 700c in inches?

29 inches
All road and cyclocross bikes are built with 700c wheels, which are 29 inches. However, 700c wheels are designed to accommodate a thinner tire. Many come in widths ranging from 18 to 23 millimeters, with touring tires ranging from 25 to 28 millimeters.

What size is 700 x 28C?

Tire Size Chart

Tire Size Circumference in Meters Circumference in mm
700 x 28C 2.136 2136
700 x 30C 2.146 2146
700 x 32C 2.155 2155
700 x 35C 2.168 2168

What size tube do I need for a 700 x 38 tire?

The simple answer is: 700x38c converts to around 27.5” x 1.5”. The even simpler answer is to stick with the 700x38c sizing and buy a tube that’s labeled with that size. We’ll take a look at why this is so important in a moment.

Is 29 the same as 700?

29″ (ISO size 622) is actually the same rim diameter as 700C, although most 29″ tires will not fit 700C road rims because they’re too wide. 29″ tires are popular with mountain bikers; search for 29″ MTB. 700C (ISO size 622) is the most commonly used size for modern road bikes.

What is the difference between 700 and 700C tires?

At one point in time, “700c” was a standard tire/rim size, where “c” indicated the bead seat diameter and “700” was the diameter, in millimeters, when the tire was installed and inflated. That “700c” tire size has a 622 millimeter bead seat diameter.

Is 26 inch the same as 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. Some people think that because 700c wheels are the ‘standard’ for road bikes, they must be better.

Will a 28 inch tube fit a 700c?

As I understand it, a 28″ tyre fits 700c wheels and vice versa, a 27″ tyre wo’nt fit a 700c rim. A 700c inner tube will fit a 27″ wheel (i’m guessng probably a 28″ wheel too).

Which is bigger 700c or 27 inch?

The rim diameter of a 700c wheel is actually slightly smaller than that of a ’27inch’. 700c bead diameter is 622mm whereas 27″ bead diameter is 630mm.

Is there a difference between 700 and 700C?

The modern standard for road, cyclocross, and many hybrid tires is 700C. You’ll also find 700C tires on some European-style cruiser bikes. The “700” refers to the rough outer diameter of the tire, although the actual outer diameter will vary greatly, depending on the type of tire and tread pattern.

What kind of inner tube do I need for a 700c bike?

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.

How big is a 700x40c air tube?

Here it is: pick a tube that matches the numbers embossed on your tire (i.e. “700x40c”). The size of an inner tube varies with the amount of air that you fill them with. So, they’re sold by fixed diameter and range of widths e.g. “700×35-43” (which would work for tires ranging from 700x35c to 700x43c).

How much does a 700x38c inner tube cost?

. 700 x 38c Cycle Inner Tube (Fits 700 x 38-43) – Universal Schrader/Auto Valve! Free Valve Cap Upgrade Worth $4.99!

How big is a 700x40c tire in inches?

700x40c Tire Size In Inches (WARNING!) Here’s the simple answer: 700 = 27.5 inches 40mm = 1.57 inches