Will this fit

[Stu9]

I saw tyres and wheels on ebay, they're 700c, mine are 26" will they fit....all this metric crap really does my t*ts in

 

[lozcs]

I saw tyres and wheels on ebay, they're 700c, mine are 26" will they fit....all this metric crap really does my t*ts in

26 inches = just over 660mm so I doubt it!

 

[fossyant]

No !

 

[Lee_M]

29 is 'equivalent' of 700c

note the word 'equivalent' there before anyone disagrees with me

 

[4F]

No they will not. Very generally, 700 = road bike 26" = mountain bike however there are many other variables.

 

[Ningishzidda]

Look at
http://sheldonbrown.com/26.html

700C is 622

 

[Stu9]

Thanks, but like I say, this metric stuff's really pissing me off, same with frame sizes, it's always been inches, now is cm first then inches or just cm....pita!!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

That Sheldon Brown link is good.

This is one of those cases where it is preferable to use metric rather than imperial as there are several different versions of each size which, in this case, are all described as 26" but are incompatible. 700c tyres are as bad, in imperial they can be described as 27", 28" or 29" depending on the fitment.

To be sure of getting the correct size the ETRTO measurement (which will be shown on your current tyres) is the one to use as this only lists the tyre width and the rim it fits to in mm, for example 47-559.

 

[lozcs]

I incorrecty assumed that 700c were 700mm..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_wheel#700C_road_bicycle_wheels.2FISO.C2.A0622mm

 

[Ningishzidda]

If you have the bare rims and are unsure what tyres fit it, put a measure tape across the rim and take 5 or 6 mm off the diameter.
Check tyre sizes in ETRTO for which one is at this measurement.

 

[Psycolist]

I incorrecty assumed that 700c were 700mm..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_wheel#700C_road_bicycle_wheels.2FISO.C2.A0622mm

Havnt you heard, to assume is to make an ass of u & me

 

[lozcs]

Havnt you heard, to assume is to make an ass of u & me

yes,yes I have....

 

[thegravestoneman]

depends on clearances I put 700c's on a 1930s tandem meant for 26", I had to put shorter reach brakes on (for the better anyway) but it raises the ride height. You really have to try some on and see.

 

[biggs682]

I saw tyres and wheels on ebay, they're 700c, mine are 26" will they fit....all this metric crap really does my t*ts in

no

 

[MattHB]

Havnt you heard, to assume is to make an ass of u & me

Yes, and I often feel the need to extend my arm and punch anyone that says it!!