Tire and Rim sizing help needed
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Tire and Rim sizing help needed
Hello Im putting together a sing speed bike and need some help locating tires that will properly fit. I have an old fram that would be fitted with a 700c wheels and gears. I want to put on some nice fat tires like these
https://www.flickr.com/photos/antbike...7612594204433/
https://www.pashley.co.uk/products/guvnor.html
Will standard 19mm road rims be able to accommodate these larger tires? I was thinking of running a diameter of 35+mm
Any thoughts are appreciated
https://www.flickr.com/photos/antbike...7612594204433/
https://www.pashley.co.uk/products/guvnor.html
Will standard 19mm road rims be able to accommodate these larger tires? I was thinking of running a diameter of 35+mm
Any thoughts are appreciated
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From: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: Wabi Classic fixed, Raleigh Sojourn, Xootr Swift folder
Yes, according to Sheldon Brown:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
Go down to 'Width Considerations'
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
Go down to 'Width Considerations'




