Thread: 27" and 700c wheel question
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Old 08-27-19 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbus
My 27.5's are shorter than these 27's. That's just wrong... Thanks in advance for any and all comments.
Well, "27.5" and "27" both refer to the wheel diameter including the tire, so yes, a complete 27.5" wheel is taller than a 27" wheel. You gotta use different measurements if you want to just compare the rims.
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