What Size of Wheels

mrwebbie
mrwebbie Posts: 14
edited May 2010 in MTB beginners
As i am currently about to start building a bike out of well cheap/free parts to try and save money i am looking to see what the best types of wheels for me to try and source :lol:

i am about 6" and about 15st, frame size is approx 20" and isnt very light. i am unsure what the bike will be used for exactly, just basicly getting me outdoors again wether it be on a track or street

so what size of wheels do you feel i would be better with?


webbie

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    whatever size the frame is designed for.

    so 26" if it is an average MTB.

    Or are you really asking something totally different?
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  • mrwebbie
    mrwebbie Posts: 14
    well i have just been given a set from a friend and the are 22" so really just seeing if there is a average size for bikes or if its just horse for courses so it say.

    will keep my eyes peeled for a set of 26" though thanks
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    26" is normal MTB size. The frame will be designed for a certain size, if it's a normal MTB then it'll need 26". 22 might be BMX/Dirt jump wheels.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    22 is some oddball BMX size that are rather uncommon.


    What is the frame?

    pics...
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  • butcher of bakersfield
    butcher of bakersfield Posts: 1,233
    As a rule of thumb, MTBs use 26" wheels. There's exceptions - 29ers, 700c, 24" (google them).

    But the frame will be designed to take a particular size. Usually 26". You can't pick and choose.
  • captainfly
    captainfly Posts: 1,001
    nicklouse wrote:
    22 is some oddball BMX size that are rather uncommon.

    Or the OP has measured a '26 inch' MTB wheel without a tyre on it :wink:

    I though the OP was asking for width or hub, rim or spokes etc.. owing to his weight.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    captainfly
    true they are about 22,5"

    mrwebbie
    have a read of this http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rim-sizing.html

    for info on rim sizing.

    but again more info in the frame/bike for what it will take.

    you will also have to consider the hub width as well as there are differences.
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