What does 700c 622 mean?
It’s a historical relic. At one point in time, “700c” was a standard tire/rim size, where “c” indicated the bead seat diameter and “700” was the diameter, in millimeters, when the tire was installed and inflated. That “700c” tire size has a 622 millimeter bead seat diameter.
What size tire is 622?
Tires with diameters 622 mm and 635 mm are both classified as 28 inch. Oddly enough, tires with an inner diameter of 630 mm are classified as 27 inch.
What does 40-622 mean on a bike tire?
The 40 is the inflated width in mm and the 622 is the internal diameter in mm. It’s the international standard ISO-5775 for tire sizes.
What is the difference between 700c and 622?
The standard modern road bike wheel has an ISO diameter of 622 mm and is referred to as 700c (makes sense, right? /s). While the diameter for both 29″ and 700c wheels is the same at 622mm, rims made for mountain bikes are generally wider to accommodate wider tires.
What wheel size should I get for a bike?
Size Chart for Mountain Bikes
| Height (ft/in) | Height (cm) | Suggested Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5’4 “- 5’7” | 160 – 170cm | 26″ |
| 5’5″ – 5’9″ | 165 – 175cm | 27.5″ |
| 5’9″ – 6’0″ | 175 – 183cm | 27.5″ |
| 6’0″ – 6’3″ | 183 – 190cm | 29″ |
What size tire is 40-622?
Table of bicycle tires sizes
| ETRTO | English Size | FRENCH SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 40-635 | 28 x 1½ | 700B standard |
| 47-622 | 28 x 1,75 | 700 x 47C |
| 40-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-3/4 | 700 x 40C |
| 38-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1½ | 700 x 38C |
What is the difference between 700C and 622?
What size tube is 40-622?
Table of bicycle tires sizes
| ETRTO | English Size | FRENCH SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 40-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-3/4 | 700 x 40C |
| 38-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1½ | 700 x 38C |
| 37-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-3/8 | 700 x 35C |
| 32-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-1/4 | 700 x 32C 700C Course |
