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[Closed] How to convert tyre width from inches to ??c

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Okay so I'm looking at putting some slicks on my [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-dee-29-city-bike-2014/rp-prod84760 ]Vitus Dee 29er[/url] for a temporary commuting bike,

Please can anyone explain to me the conversion from the current 29"x2.1 tyre to a 700c x ??c tyre???

The rims are fairly wide, so I'd assume a wider tyre would be needed but whats the safest minimum I could get away with?

I'm struggling to find the information online, any help would be greatly appreciated!


 
Posted : 08/08/2015 5:50 pm
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1" = 2.54cm, so 2.1" = 53C

Of course, you'll get away with something much slimmer if you want.


 
Posted : 08/08/2015 5:53 pm
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1" = 2.54cm, so 2.1" = 53C

So the "C" is actually equivalent to centimeters without a decimal point?

Of course, you'll get away with something much slimmer if you want.

28c?


 
Posted : 08/08/2015 6:27 pm
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Ignore the "C" part for the purposes of tyre widths

28 would [i]likely[/i] be a bit narrow on a MTB rim. 35 or so should be OK though.


 
Posted : 08/08/2015 6:29 pm
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Marathon Supremes are good fast rolling tyres. Comes in a 700x40. Pretty puncture proof as well.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b6s142p1034


 
Posted : 08/08/2015 8:36 pm