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Refers to ISO 559mm bead seat diameter rims and tires, the modern standard for mountain bikes, many hybrids, and small touring bikes. Tire sizes range from 26 x 1.0 to 26 x 3.6 and are printed in decimal format. A number of older American, British, and French tires are also listed as 26 x 1 1/4 to 26 x 1 3/4 in fractional notation; these refer to tires and rims of different ISO sizes.

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Disc brakes installation

I have got IronHorse Maverick 3.2 bikes with v brakes and I want to upgrade to disc brakes. The fork and frame both has Is mount so they should be able to get calipers on them with the right mount ...
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Problem with replacing inner tube of old bicycle with tire code: 47-559 (26 x 1.75)

I'm replacing the inner tube of old bicycle with tire code: 47-559 (26 x 1.75). I bought a new tube that has spec: 26*1.75 - 2.125 (47/57- 559). However, the diameter of the new inner tube is too ...
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Fork travel for 16“ frame size, 26” wheel hardtail

I would like to ask question if my frame and setup are OK for me. I am 5'6.5" (169 cm) tall and I am using a Merida HFS 1000, frame size 16". Please tell me what fork travel should I set up ...
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Is my new-to-me used suspension fork a MY2000 Manitou Mars Elite Hyperlite?

I just got a new-to-me used fork from circa 2000. It's supposed to be a 26" 1 1/8th threadless Manitou Mars Elite fork with 80mm travel. I'd like to source spare parts and repair/service instructions ...
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Can i fit 26 x 2.3 tyre to 559 x 19c rims?

If yes, is there a problem? And what is the max tyre width for that rims? Thank you.
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Looking for ideas - Decent cheap 26“ 1 1/8” suspension fork for 1996 Trek 950 mountain bike

Goal: Replace rigid fork with short-travel suspension fork for under $200 (used OK, switching to threadless from threaded OK; standard 100mm QR axle preferred but 15mmx100 through axle OK; V-brake ...
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26 inch rigid fork on a 27.5 inch mtb

Would a 26 inch rigid fork work on a 27.5 rim and frame? I'm looking to replace my suspension fork for a rigid one since i currently only ride my bike on the road (i got slicks and road gearing ...
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Stop-A-Flat tube for 26 x 2.25 tire

I want buy Stop-A-Flat tube for my tire. Tire size is 26 x 2.25 Closest airless tube what I found, has size: 26 x 2.125 Is suitable that size for my 26 x 2.25 tire ?
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Change wheels diameter from 28“ to 26”

I have a regular single speed pedal brake bike with 28 inch wheels. I would like to switch it over to 26 inch wheels. Would this cause any problems, or can I just easily change them over?
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Are plus forks a suitable alternative to fatbike-specific forks?

I recently got a 27.5+ Fox fork only to discover that the distance between the legs of the fork is 4.3". This made me think that one could fit a 4" tire (obviously, using a 110 mm front hub instead of ...
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Run 26" wheels on a 29er

I recently bought an 13.5 Trek Cali for my daughter (9 years old). I got an incredible deal on it and bought it sight unseen from an out of town seller. After getting it, I realized it had 29" ...
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Can I run a Schwalbe Marathon 26" on a Mavic CrossLand UST rim?

I have a old 26" mtb that I still use for commuting and occasional weekend rides. I need to change the tyres as the current ones are very old. I would like to buy tyres with low rolling resistance and ...
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Why mountain bikes had originally 26 inch wheels?

If the road bikes already had "almost" 29 inch wheels, why wouldn't we simply use those stock wheels instead of inventing a new standard? Also, if a pro rider from the 90's rode bigger wheels in ...
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bigger tires smaller bike [duplicate]

If my bike currently has 24 inch wheels, will 26 inch wheels fit? I have a cruiser with 24 inch wheels an I want to put 26 inch wheels on it, I am not sure they will they fit.
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Will I be able to change my fork?

I currently have a 26" enduro bike. It already has some years but it works perfectly. Good front 160-180mm forks for 26" wheels are becoming more and more rare. The front 26" fork will eventually die ...
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Changing wheel size on Jamis Aurora Elite to 26"?

Jamis Aurora Elite comes with disk brakes on 700c wheels. I am wondering is it possible to put 26 inch wheels on? Since it has disk brakes, I can't see any issues with fitting the brakes. Only ...
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Can I replace a 26“/2,0 rim with a 26”/1.75 rim?

My bike's front rim bent and I want to replace it. I bought a Apollo Summit 10 for 250$ After some time the front rim bent when I fell down on the street and when I asked in the market its 120$ for ...
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Bike for college campus [closed]

I'm looking for a good bike to use to get around campus and use on the local trail which is about 10 miles paved and unpaved and goes around a lake. Preferably under $300.
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Tire upgrade from 22“ to 26”

I am looking at purchasing a used Specialized Rockhopper with an XL frame. Everything is exactly what I'm looking for on this bike with one exception...the tire size. It currently has 22" tires/rims ...
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26 X 1.75 front and 26 X 2.0 rear tyre?

can I use 26 X 1.75 for front and 26 X 2.0 for rear? the tube size is the same. Bike : Rockrider 5.0 Terrain : mostly Road, occasionally off-road.
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MTB Why are 29ers considered better then the legacy 26'' or 27'' tires?

this is my first time here however I am a long time stackexchange user. I am planning to get a new MTB. Haven't ride for a long time 10y ago, as a kid I was always riding a MTB (I had an old low ...
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How much faster can i go after moving from 2x10 to a 3x10 gear setup?

My 26" mountain bike currently has a 2x10 gear setup with SRAM components: a SRAM S-1250 crank with 38/24 chainrings, and a SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t cassette. I feel that when riding on non-...
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Remote rising seat posts and heavier rider

I am looking at remote adjustable seat posts that I can adjust the height of using a lever on my handle bar. They have a high price tag. Examples are Rock Shox Reverb Seat Post and Crank Brothers ...
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How can one prevent a tube from sticking to the inside of a tire?

I was cleaning my cruiser today, and as part of that I removed the tires from the rims to give them a good scrubbing. As sometimes happens, the tubes were stuck to the insides of the tires. (This also ...
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Skinny 26" tires? Giveing a small fixie a “faster” look

I'm a very short woman and, since I wanted a triangle-frame fixie, I used 26" tires and a 49cm frame so it would fit me perfectly. The trouble is my tires are the wider variety. I want to have the ...
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Slow leak on front cruiser tire

I ride my cruiser to the supermarket and back, using either a trailer or a basket over the front wheel for carrying groceries. The bike has developed a persistent slow leak on the front wheel, and I'...