Can You Put Road Tires On A Mountain Bike?

Yes, you can put road wheels on a mountain bike, but due to the very different design of a mountain bike when compared to a road bike, you also need to make some other adjustments and take the design of the bike into consideration to make this transition work out.

Here, I’ll give you a detailed summary of this subject.

Will 700C wheels fit 27?

27-inch and 700C tires are close enough in size that the inner tubes are compatible; i.e. you can use a 27-inch inner tube in a 700C tire, and vice-versa. However, you can NOT use a 27-inch tire on a 700C wheel, and vice-versa.

Can I use a 700c wheels on MTB?

You can put 700c tires on most mountain bikes without issues. Actually, the rim diameter 29-inch MTB wheels are identical to that of a 700c wheel. So as long as the width of the 700c tire isn’t smaller than the rim width, it will work perfectly on a mountain bike.

Can you put 700c wheels on a 29er?

Yes, you can replace the smaller tire on your 29er with a 700c tire. Make sure that your rim is designed to fit a 700c tire, as the tire is slightly too wide to fit the rim.

Can I fit 700c wheels on MTB?

Most mountain bikes can be fitted with 700c tires. The rim size of a mountain bike is identical to the rim size of a 700c wheel. So, as long as the width of the tire is not smaller than the rim width, it will work perfectly on a mountain bike.

Are all 700C wheels the same width?

On a ‘700c’ wheel, you can have a range of different widths. Most road cycling over the past couple decades has used 23mm wide tires. You might see a 700x20c, or a 700x25c. On a cyclocross bike or 29-inch mountain bike, you could see tires as wide as 700x35c or 700x58c.

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Are all 700c wheels the same size?

The 700C, 28” and 29” all refer to the same rim size: ETRTO 622. The tyre size cannot differ, but the 28”, 700C and 29er are all the exact same rim diameter. The 700 markings will be followed by the width in mm, and the 28 or 29 markings will be followed by the width in inches.

What width is a 700C rim?

700C rim is the standard for bicycles. The rim is the part of a wheel that holds the tire. A 700C rim has a diameter of 622 mm. This means that the rim is 1/2″ larger than the tire. The 700C rim is compatible with both 650B and 700C tires. A 650B rim is smaller than a 700C rim, meaning it has a diameter of 584 mm.

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