confused on wheel sizes....

[fast eddie]

im still learning about these full sized bikes to forgive me if ask newbie questions....

what is the diameter of a rim (without tire or tube) that is referred to as a 26" wheel?

what is the diameter of a rim (without tire or tube) that is referred to as a 24" wheel?

thanx, fast eddie outty

 

[wahoonc]

im still learning about these full sized bikes to forgive me if ask newbie questions....

what is the diameter of a rim (without tire or tube) that is referred to as a 26" wheel?

what is the diameter of a rim (without tire or tube) that is referred to as a 24" wheel?

thanx, fast eddie outty

Fast eddie you are asking the age old question...There are many, many variations on the 26" wheel and not quite so many on the 24". Read Sheldon Brown's article on Tire Sizing

Aaron 8)

 

[new_dharma]

yep...look over the Sheldon Brown page...it's an amazing/confusing/enlightening piece of information!