Are bike tube sizes interchangeable?

While 700C and 27″ tires (found on some older road bikes) are different and not interchangeable, the sizes are close enough for stretchy tubes that most “700C” tubes are suitable to fit both and are often labeled as such. DID YOU KNOW? In this case, a 26″ MTB wheel/tire is 559mm and a 700C road wheel/tire is 622mm.

Will a 27.5 tube fit a 29 wheel?

They will both fit into 29, but at a stretch, literally. I’d not use it as a permanent fix, but as an emergency get you home with no alternatives, you’d probably be ok.

Is 28 inch 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.

What are bike tire sizes?

Sizes such as 26, 24, 20, 27.5, 29 and 700c are common tire diameters. The second number (after the X) is the width of your tire. The range for widths is usually between 1 and 3 inches. For example, a 26 x 1.75 size means the tire diameter is 26 inches and the tire width is 1.75 inches.

Can I use a bigger tube in my bike tire?

Bike inner tubes will accommodate a limited range of sizes. Larger tubes may be more susceptible to getting pinched between the tire and rim. It’s always best to try and match as close as you can, but there is some flexibility. Having a slightly smaller or larger tube will be quite fine.

Is 27.5 the same as 700C?

Just as a 700C wheel is the same diameter as a 29” (29er) wheel, 650B shares the exact same rim diameter as 27.5”. 27.5”/650B rims have a bead seat diameter of 584mm, and 29”/700C rims have a bead seat diameter of 622mm.

What size tube fits a 700x35c tire?

Here’s the quick answer: Pick a tube that says 700 x [Width range], where the width range includes 35. For example, a tube that says “700×35-42” would be perfect for your bike.

How do I know what size inner tube I need?

The best way to check what size inner tube you need is to look on the sidewall of your tyre. Tyre manufacturers print the size on the sidewalls, so look out for numbers such as ‘700x23c’ for a road bike, or ’26×1. 75′ which is for mountain bikes.

Is the inner tube the same size as the tyre?

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.

Will a 27.5 inch tube fit a 26 inch wheel?

26″ tubes work perfectly well with 27.5″ wheels.

Is a 28 inch bike too big?

Most bike frames fit only one size of wheel — or two very similar sizes of wheels. The 28-inch wheels are too large to fit in a frame for 26-inch wheels, while the brake assembly on a bike using 28-inch wheels will not reach far enough to work with 26-inch wheels.

What is a 700c wheel size?

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 a 700c tire in inches?

Many commuters have been rolling to work on 29-inch-wheels for years. All road and cyclocross bikes are built with 700c wheels, which are 29 inches. However, 700c wheels are designed to accommodate a thinner tire.