Road/hybrid tires typically say something like 700x30, where the first number mean you need 700c replacement wheel. Mountain tires typically say something like 29x2.35, where the first number means you need a 29" replacement wheel. For both styles, the width of the tire is listed second.
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Caliper Rim BrakesRim brakes will be located near the top of the front fork and will be cable actuated. Caliper brakes are typically found on bike with road or hybrid style tires. All of our wheels are rim brake compatible. |
Cantilever Rim BrakesSimilar to the caliper brakes, cantilever rim brakes are cable actuated. This brake system allows for a broader range of tire width clearance, so its not uncommon to see them on mountain bikes too. |
Disc BrakesDisc brakes have a rotor that attaches to the hub of the wheel, and a small caliper on the bottom left of the fork and will be cable or hydraulically actuated. This rotor will either have 6 bolts for attachment, or a CenterLock ring (our wheels are not CenterLock compatible). Not all of our wheels are disc brake compatible. |
Dropout style means the attachment point for the wheel has slotted notches to slide the wheel into place before clamping tightly with the quick release skewer or tightening the hub bolts and nuts. If your frame has holes instead, you will need a wheel compatible with thru-axles.
In order to make sure the hub is wide enough, remove your front and rear wheels and measure the distance inside the two dropouts. Your front should measure 100mm, and your rear could measure 120mm, 130mm, or 135mm. You will need this width when choosing the correct wheel for your bike.
Freehubs are on most modern bikes and they spin independently of the rest of the hub. The gear cluster (called a cassette) slides onto the splined surface, and locks in place. Threaded hubs are usually only found on older 5-, 6-, or 7-speed bikes, with the gear cluster threaded directly to the hub.
SW20-26 | SW20-700 | DW19-26 | DW19-700 | R16-700 | |
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Brake Compatibility | Rim | Rim | Rim or Disc | Rim or Disc | Rim |
Axle Type | Bolt-On | Bolt-On | Quick Release | Quick Release | Quick Release |
Front Wheel Hub Spacing | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
Rear Wheel Hub Spacing | 135mm | 135mm | 135mm | 135mm | 130mm |
Rear Freewheel Option Available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Rear Cassette Option Available | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Speeds | 5 - 7 | 5 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 8 - 10 | 8 - 11 |
Tire Width | 2.10 - 2.35" OR 28 - 48c | 2.10 - 2.35" OR 28 - 48c | 2.10 - 2.35" OR 28 - 48c | 2.10 - 2.35" OR 28 - 48c | 23 - 32c |
Rim ISO Measurement | 26" | 29" / 700c | 26" | 29" / 700c | 29" / 700c |
Actual Rim Diameter | 22.5" / 572mm | 25" / 635mm | 22.5" / 572mm | 25" / 635mm | 25" / 635mm |