Problem trying to find the right size wheels.

Cyclist1990

I need a new rear wheel for my bike but can't seem to find one that fits properly. The wheels are 26" and the tyres that are fitted on it are 26x2.1". I tried a 26x1.75" wheel on it that I had and the width of the rim was was considerably smaller than the ones that were fitted on it. How do I find what size wheels I need? I can't seem to find any guide that explains wheel rim width measurements, they just talk about diameter and circumference.

rockmonkeysc

Rim width isn't too critical. For a 2.1" tyre anything from a 17mm to 30mm internal rim width will be fine.

Cyclist1990

The problem is that the brake pads are way off from the rim.

rockmonkeysc

Then you need to adjust them.

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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19680878#p19680878]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

Then you need to adjust them.

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