Old 12-22-10 | 01:30 PM
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prathmann
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Originally Posted by ScottStr
"Not sure why there's such a tendency to randomly add the 'c' after tire widths these days."

Thats to denote that it's a Clincher, as opposed to a tubular. Any commuters ride tubulars? I don't know any, but I'd be interested to hear from any who do, and why. Racers still love tubbies.
That's the first time I've heard that explanation for the 'c' after the tire width (in mm). But I've seen the 'c' added after tubular tire sizes as well - for example here:
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...FQRubAodVH2w1Q
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