Thread: What does the "C" mean in a tire size
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Old 08-01-13 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by killerB
I know this is an old thread, but since it's currently the first hit that comes up in The Google:

From The Wikipedia:

ISO 5775-2 defines designations for bicycle rims. It distinguishes between
  • Straight-side (SS) rims
  • Crochet-type (C) rims
  • Hooked-bead (HB) rims
Oh boy. I always thought Crochet meant "hook" in French. How much more confusing can this possibly get?
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