Originally Posted by
NewBiking
Thanks for the helpful replies!
If I'm clear, the wheel size (like 26") is the same number people use to describe their "bike size" -- a 26-inch bike.
So, sorry, now I wonder how I can learn the size of my bike. I bought it used and don't know much about it.
From where, to where, should I measure it in inches?
Thanks again. Very helpful forum!
Forget about bike size which is often confused by folks who don't know bikes. You only care about wheel or
tire size, since that's what the fender wraps around. That's real easy because it's molded into the tire's sidewall.
So, check your tire and is should say something like either 26x1.75, or anything from 26x1.25 to 26x2.25, all of which are 26" tires.
Or it might say something like 700c x 28, or 700x28c, or anything 700x some width. Tat would be a 700c and take the corresponding fender. There are other sizes and fenders made for them, ie. 20" on folding bikes.
BTW you might also notice the ISO size designations which would be something like 40-559 or 25-622, which would 26" and 700c respectively.