difference between 23 & 23C tires?
04-21-07, 12:20 PM
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difference between 23 & 23C tires?
Hi,
What's the difference between 700x23 and 700x23C tires? Both seem to have the same dimensions, but the non-C version costs more (Continental GatorSkin at Nashbar)?
Thanks,
David
What's the difference between 700x23 and 700x23C tires? Both seem to have the same dimensions, but the non-C version costs more (Continental GatorSkin at Nashbar)?
Thanks,
David
04-21-07, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryleeryno
There shouldn't be any. The "C" is the measurement of the width. There are two gatorskin types. folding and hardcase.
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The "C" refers to the rim diameter. Almost any 700 tire you see out there will be 700 "C". The 2 tires are the same size, but may have different prices because one is folding (kevlar bead) and the other is wire bead. Wire is cheaper, but heavier.
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Originally Posted by David Goebel
Hi,
What's the difference between 700x23 and 700x23C tires? Both seem to have the same dimensions, but the non-C version costs more (Continental GatorSkin at Nashbar)?
Thanks,
David
What's the difference between 700x23 and 700x23C tires? Both seem to have the same dimensions, but the non-C version costs more (Continental GatorSkin at Nashbar)?
Thanks,
David
Regards, Anthony
