Questions tagged [27-inch]
Rims and tires with ISO 630mm bead seat diameter. The former standard road bike rim and tire size, particularly in the US bike boom of the 1970's.
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What tube should i use for my new bicycle with the 27'' tire?
i have bought a new bicycle recently, i have noticed that it's tire size is not traditional and i can't find anywhere tube with appropriate size (27 inch), can i use tube which fit with 27.5 inch tire?...
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Can I put a 27 × 1 3/8 tyre on a 700×28c wheel?
I want to use a 37×630 tyre on a 700×28c (28-622) rim. Will they fit and be safe to ride?
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Can I use substitute modern wheels for my vintage bicycle?
I have a 1970s Schwinn World Sport bicycle that has all of its original parts and in working condition except the wheels. The wheels it's designed for are 27s, circus tires. They are real hard to find ...
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Mount 29'' wheels on Cube Reaction TM 2018
So, I own a Cube Reaction TM 2018 with 27,5'' wheels and I would love to use 29'' wheels to upgrade my bike.
But I can't find any information, if 29'' wheels would fit in the frame or the fork.
I ...
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New wheel for vintage Bianchi
I'm refurbishing a mid-'80s Bianchi Sport road bike. I got it on Craigslist. Front wheel is original, Araya 27x1, 32h. Rear wheel is 700c, Matrix Aurora with a mountain bike hub and a nasty bounce ...
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Updating old road bike 27" to 700c for use on turbo
I've got a "classic" road bike with 27" tires and a cassette.
I'm very open to suggestions, but my idea was to get a 700c back wheel , use with my existing 700 trainer tire and perhaps ...
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Will 27 x 1 1/4” tires be too wide for an old bike that came with 27 x 1 1/8” tires?
I am restoring an 1970s Schwinn bicycle. I bought a new wheel set but I have the old ones with tires for reference. It originally came with 27 x 1 1/8 tires and I’m wondering if 27 1 1/4 tires will be ...
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Wheels for fat guy - 27.5" vs 29"
As a 140kg, 1.8m tall (79.5cm inseam), I will be mostly riding roads until I lose some weight, but I was thinking which wheels do you think would be better given my situation, given I want a mountain ...
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Canyon Spectral:ON different wheel size (29''/27.5'')
Canyon Spectral:0N boasts a different wheel size: it has a 29''/2.5'' as front wheel and the 27.5''/2.8'' back. This difference in wheel size should make the bike more nimble and the extra-wide tyre ...
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Low profile tire suggestion for 27 x 1 1/8 wheels
I recently purchased a Japanese vintage early 80s Zunow bicycle. The wheels rim are Araya 27" x 1 1/8 and I need to replace the tires. After some research and recommendation from my local bicycle shop ...
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For a studded tire that is available in both 29" and 27.5" which will perform better in snow/ice all else being equal?
I"m looking to start winter riding. My soon-to-be bike, a 2018 Devinci Troy Carbon 27 GX 12S, is able to take both 29" and 27.5" tires.
I prefer 27.5" tires, but would I have more control and ...
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Wheel Tire Height Change: 27Plus to 29
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I have a 2017 Scott Spark 720. It has 27.5 Plus Tires on it 2.8 maxis recon which I run at 16/18 psi (amazing traction).
I have been getting a lot of pedal strikes (In rocky/rooted turns, mild ...
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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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Safe to ride with Kenda 27 x 1/38 inch studded tires in snow/ice?
I currently have Kenda 27 x 1 3/8 inch tires on my road bike. I live in a snowy, icy city and am a bike commuter in warmer months. I would like to occasionally commute this winter. I am wondering ...
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Can I combine different wheel sizes in one mtb?
Imagine a mountain bike that uses a 29er fork with 29er wheel and a 27.5 wheel at the rear. Can this be realized and what are the pros and cons?
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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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Deepening the front fork dropout
I have an old 27" road bike in a long, lazy and cheapish process of restoration. I'd like to put 28" wheels on, which requires 4mm longer brake reach. The bicycle used to have fenders and the existing ...
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I have 27 inch wheels and need new inner tubes what size can I use
I have 27 x 1 1/4 inch tires on my bike and need to buy new tubes. Can I use 700c or just 27 inch?
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How do I know if I can replace the 27 inch wheels with 700c wheels on my bike?
I recently purchased an 80's Japanese bike off craigslist called "Jupiter King." It has 27 inch tires but I want to switch to 700c for greater wheel/tire selection. I specifically want some nice ...
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Easton EC90 TKO wheels, tire options
Does anyone have experience with tires for these rims? I've been looking at tubulars, and many of them (especially track versions) are listed as being 27x3/4 or 27x1, as opposed to 700x19 and 700x22. ...
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Am I too heavy for my road bike tires?
I am wondering if bike tires have a weight limit. I have to admit, I am a large guy at 6'3" 250lb (190 cm, 113,5 kg), and I have always had issues with my road bike's tires getting pinch flats. I ...
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