Originally Posted by
Little-Acorn
Sorry if this is a stupid question. But I occasionally hear a reference to a 28" bicycle wheel. Is this the same as a 700c wheel? (700c wheel diameter is 27.55 inches, maybe someone who doesn't like the metric system is stretching a point?)
Thanks all.........
A 28" tire is not the same size as 700c. 28" is slightly larger than 700c maybe less than half an inch in diameter. Since this amount is insignificant in size of tire; people may install 700c tires on 28" rim and vice versa. I would not do it. On European websites you find tires for 28" categories and 700c categories. Usually 28" tires are made for old classic bikes and some city bikes.