What size was marked on the sidewall of the tyres? I have worked with Conti tyres since the late eighties, never seen a tubular that was not either 26" or 27", but I have seen the occasional 26" tubular in a box marked 27". DB AK NZ
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> 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.
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> 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.
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