Thread: 69er in the making? Frame geometry
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Old 09-07-16 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nfmisso
A 58-559 tire is has a LARGER OD than a 25-622....... Generally 559 tires are wider than 622 tires, and thus the overall diameter difference is a LOT less than the rim diameter difference.
I sort of assumed the OP was not going to fit a 700-23 or 25 mm tire but something more in keeping with the mtb wheel he is replacing.
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