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Old 01-27-18 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyMK
Yes, there are two sizes for the two ultra-common wheels over here;
A) 26in MTB/cruiser - 559mm
B) 700c road/hybrid/29er - 622mm

Schwalbe list the latter as 28x2.0, which some sources claim are - traditionally - a 635mm rim with a narrower tyre.

However, these are 700x48c (50-622) so whilst listed as a 28x2.0 they are for a 700c 622mm rim; 700c, 28in, 29'er.
So you're saying a 2" wide tire is going to fit in the stays or fork of a hybrid bicycle?


(Trek says the max for the Verve is 38mm, which is pretty common for hybrids.)
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