Chris King Classic vs R45 Hubs
Comparison of older Chris King hubs.
Comparison of older Chris King hubs.
Surly guide to dropouts.
Guide to Rene Herse tires.
Overview of bike wheel rim tape.
Instructions for using Chris King Universal Hub Tool.
Hub measurements for spoke length calculation.
Comparison of modern hubs.
Tables for MTB, Road, Fat bike rim to tire size.
Max tire sizes for inner rim width.
Big table of bike/wheel sizes.
Some thoughts on spoke options.
Look up your spokes by the symbol stamped into the head.
An explanation on wheel strength and variables at play.
Explanation of various tire specifications.
Table of standard bike tire sizes.
Tires and tubes are often the last thing considered about a bike, but have a big impact on your ride.
Tires have a casing that provides the shape and structure of the tire. There may be a protective layer, and a rubber compound with thread pattern.
Different tires have various materials and construction that make them more suitable for certain conditions.
Axles are often different between the front and back and on different wheels, so check carefully and make sure you get the right one.
| Brand | Diameter | Pitch | Length |
| Wheels Manufacturing | 9mm | 26tpi | 4.25"/108mm |
| Wheels Manufacturing | 9mm | 1mm | 4.25"/108mm |
While size wheel do you need for your bike?
Some frames are designed to handle a range of tire and rim sizes, while aero race bikes have little room for variances.
Do you want to run narrow road tires, or larger, like 32c or even bigger for gravel our touring? Pick a rim that is wide enough to safely accommodate these options.
Most road bikes are on 700c rims (a 28" tire), but some go for 650c (27.5") for smaller riders, or bigger tires.
Wheels can make a big difference on a bike. Lightweight wheels are better for climbing and deep rims are better for aero.
Wheels are composed of a rim, hub, spokes, nipples, rim tape, and a valve stem for tubeless tires.