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Subject: Re: wtf chain ring bolts
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AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
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> "tubulars".*
> 
> They predate numerical designations but originally were 
> called 28 inch as they were a lot fatter then. Actual rim 
> diameter is 630mm.

So the tire was named by major diameter x width and the wheel 
by major tire diameter minus twice the minor diameter? That's  
sensible. Provided the cross section is always circular. Is it?

Thanks for writing!

bob prohaska