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Originally Posted by Herzlos
So I picked up a 2nd hand few week old bike a few weeks ago (Carrera Zelos), which comes on 700x28c tyres though the wheels can go up to 700x32c.
Am I (at 91kg) likely to notice much difference going 4mm wider?
I’d say no. Too much fuss is made about marginal width changes on tires. To give some perspective, take two 2 pence coins and stack them. (Two nickels for us “Mericans) That’s the width and height change. And the amount of change in ride characteristics is going to be about as valuable.
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