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Old 02-11-06 | 10:16 AM
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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?
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Old 02-11-06 | 11:11 AM
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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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