> >
> > In clincher tires, there is a real difference between
> "700c" and "27
> > inch"
> > sizes, but for tubulars this is a false distinction.
> Whenever you see
> > mention of "27 inch tubulars" the writer is actually
> referring to
> > standard
> > full-sized tubulars, as used on most racing bikes.
> >
> > Mark Bulgier
> > Seattle WA USA
>
> I have to disagree with this. I scored a pair of Contis at
> the St Louis
> bike swap. The box was marked 27 inch, but the tag the shop
> had on them
> said 700x22. So thinking just what Mark wrote, bought them.
> I tried
> putting them on two wheels. After much stretching and
> creative
> language, I knew there was no way they would go on. I
> measured the
> circumference vs the circumference of a different model Conti
> tubular
> that I am able to mount. It was 3 inches less. Clearly
> there is a
> difference. I was able to get some Dedas in exchange, so it
> all came
> out well.
Lynn, I'm sure that had to be mistake of some sort. I mean the guys in the shop must have both mismarked the tires and put them in the wrong box. The Continental catalogue (and the Web site) indicate that, as far as tubulars are concerned, 27=28=700. Actually, I also know this from personal experience. Is it too late to return those tubulars? Best regards, Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)
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