Tubular rim size?
10-14-08 | 10:07 AM
#1
Thread Starter
New Roady
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Powell River,B.C.,Canada
Bikes: BRC Campus Sport
Tubular rim size?
Hi,I've picked up a set of vintage tubular rims for my 10 speed.I was under the impession that all tubular rims were 700mill.These are Wolber Super Champions and measure 635 in diameter,wich seem small to me.Will these rims fit a 700mill tubular tire?
10-14-08 | 01:46 PM
#2
Seņor Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 18,481
Likes: 1,565
From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
The standard is called 700c - which is different from other previous standards that were called 700a and 700b. The 700 does not refer to the size (this is a common misperception). Your rims should fit the tubular tires (which are also 700c - not 700mm).
__________________
In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
10-14-08 | 07:38 PM
#4
Decrepit Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 10,488
Likes: 92
From: Santa Rosa, California
Bikes: Waterford 953 RS-22, several Paramounts
Just to elaborate, standard size tubular rims have the same diameter as 700c clincher rims which have a bead seat diameter of 622mm.
https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#tubulars
https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#tubulars
