Thread: 650w versus 700c versus 650b
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Originally Posted by rdrk
right, so my wheels have some sanshin hubs with mavic MA 40 rims.
the rims are stickered at 650w. the tires are 700x28. what the heck
are 650w rims?
no idea about 650w (watts or width according to google) - as far as I'm aware if the tyre is 700 by X then the rim is a 622 ETRTO standard size.

http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#isoetrto
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