Wheel clearance around brakes
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How to Check Wheel Clearance for a Big Brake Kit
Learn how to check big brake kit wheel fitment: what tire sidewall numbers mean, how rim diameter relates to minimum wheel diameter, radial and spoke clearance, templates, and measurement steps.
Bicycle Rim-Brake Caliper Clearance: Checking Tire and Rim Fit
How to read bicycle tire sidewall numbers, estimate tire height and diameter, and check rim brake caliper clearance to find the max tire width your rim brakes can take.