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jonbth

02-11-06 10:16 AM

29 inch wheel

Can someone tell me if a 29 inch wheel is the same size as a 700c wheel? If so, why do they call it a 29 inch wheel?

Berg417448

02-11-06 11:11 AM

telenick

02-11-06 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonbth

why do they call it a 29 inch wheel?

Because the higher profile MTB tire increases the diameter to 29".

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