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23-02.-2008, 03:47 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Tire Width Question
I am a heavy rider, 225lbs, and looking to upgrade my tires. Right now I have 25c tires. For years I had 21c and 23c tires without issue but was in the 180lb range weightwise.
Should I stay with 25c tires, where the selection is more limited, or will going to 23c tires be ok as long as I have them at maximum pressure. The riding in upstate NY can be bumpy. Thanks very much for your advice. Mark  |
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23-02.-2008, 04:54 AM
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Re: Tire Width Question
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Heck, because of your road conditions, if your frame has the clearance to accept them, you may want to consider 700x28 tires. |
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23-02.-2008, 10:07 AM
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Re: Tire Width Question
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If I were you, I'd see if a 28 will fit in your frame. I'm a lot smaller than you, but rode 28s for years simply because they were a little more comfortable, and any speed difference (IF any) is insignificant for a recreational rider, maybe even a racer depending on level. There is a good arguement that larger, lower pressure tires might even roll better on rough-ish roads, so you'd be getting more comfort, better size for your weight and faster. Right now, my current frame really can't accomodate a 28 so I'm running 25s. |
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23-02.-2008, 10:38 AM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Re: Tire Width Question
23s would be ok -- it just comes down to a comfort issue
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