Bigger tires are sooo much more comfortable
07-17-14, 08:56 PM
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The 27" tires on it, were 1 1/4" which is 31.75mm, so a 32mm should fit, especially with the 8mm smaller rim of a 700c. The rear tire probably will not last past this year, I need to actually go out there with a measuring tape and see what space there is between the 28 on the rear and the frame part that is the issue, IIRC it is the kickstand plate that is the problem, and that can be fixed with a Dremel tool.... If there is 6mm or more, then I'll get a couple of 32's and put those on. I need to take a closer look at it again....
07-18-14, 12:17 PM
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The chainstays have 59mm between them, so no problem there, a 35mm tire shouldn't have a problem, so a 32 should have no problem, about 25mm between the tire and brake, so no problem there, even the kickstand plate has about 5cm, now the nearly horizontal dropouts and the kick stand plate, can create as issue if you take off or install the wheel, and the tire is at full pressure. I don't know about others, but I don't often remove the wheel with the tire inflated, so if I have to, I just deflate the tire, install the wheel and re-inflate. Nice because I think I'll go for the 32s then.
07-18-14, 01:54 PM
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Had another look at it.....
The chainstays have 59mm between them, so no problem there, a 35mm tire shouldn't have a problem, so a 32 should have no problem, about 25mm between the tire and brake, so no problem there, even the kickstand plate has about 5cm, now the nearly horizontal dropouts and the kick stand plate, can create as issue if you take off or install the wheel, and the tire is at full pressure. I don't know about others, but I don't often remove the wheel with the tire inflated, so if I have to, I just deflate the tire, install the wheel and re-inflate. Nice because I think I'll go for the 32s then.
The chainstays have 59mm between them, so no problem there, a 35mm tire shouldn't have a problem, so a 32 should have no problem, about 25mm between the tire and brake, so no problem there, even the kickstand plate has about 5cm, now the nearly horizontal dropouts and the kick stand plate, can create as issue if you take off or install the wheel, and the tire is at full pressure. I don't know about others, but I don't often remove the wheel with the tire inflated, so if I have to, I just deflate the tire, install the wheel and re-inflate. Nice because I think I'll go for the 32s then.
07-18-14, 06:30 PM
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Big Apple 26x2.35. Can't get much more comfortable than that, unless it's the 29x2.35.
07-19-14, 10:12 AM
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Loving the Schwalbe Silento 700X40C's mounted on SUN ringle Inferno 23 wheels that came on my new 2014 Salsa Vaya3. The first while I had the bike I thought about putting slimmer tires on it but now after a few months I'm unsure. They seem light and quick, but give a nice ride.
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07-19-14, 01:52 PM
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The wide tires make short work of rough streets. For me, keeping up with roadies isn't as important as comfort.
My Schwinn Super Sport DBX has Michelin City 700 X 35 tires. In spite of the width, they roll fast.
I believe there's merit in balloon tires. They seem to work far better on "normal" bikes than on cruisers; on cruisers they feel slow only due to the weight of the bike, not due to any shortcoming of the balloon tire itself.
My Schwinn Super Sport DBX has Michelin City 700 X 35 tires. In spite of the width, they roll fast.
I believe there's merit in balloon tires. They seem to work far better on "normal" bikes than on cruisers; on cruisers they feel slow only due to the weight of the bike, not due to any shortcoming of the balloon tire itself.
07-19-14, 02:40 PM
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i have a cycle with small tires.i had been using it as a child. now i am an adult and i want to replace the small tires with big 26 inches tires without spending a large amount of money. I have thought of either putting tires on the side to make a quadricycle. or welding a small piece of metal to the tire frame so as to be able to put a big tire. kindly let me know if there is any other way.
08-05-14, 11:33 AM
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Rode my 38's on our WI trip and still had some of the highest moving averages I've ever had (lots of variables, --but definitely had little problem hanging with the strongest riders. And the ride was so smooth.
08-06-14, 09:53 AM
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I really like big tires.
08-06-14, 09:31 PM
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Perfect on those oh so buttery smooth freshly paved roads in Northern Michigan, maybe.... Around here, they fix a few million potholes every year, and what isn't potholes is often cracked, plus there are utility cuts that were improperly repaired, dirt, gravel, sticks, and all kinds of other nonsense, mean that a 23mm tire at high PSI will shake your teeth out.
08-06-14, 10:25 PM
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I've been riding touring rims and 28s on the street since the '80s and 25s on century wheels. I just like the sturdy rims and 28s for potholed or chip sealed roads and they are pretty comfortable for long distance rides. I used to like Wolber cotton cased tires for comfort in the '80s but they don't make 'em anymore. I run Challenge Paris Roubaix 27s on my Trek 500 now and they are pretty comfy but I might try some Grand Bois 29s when I replace them.
When I finally get around to finishing up my 970 road Trek build this winter I'll be running some Grand Boise 26s on those wheels though. I'd run 23s on them but it's a pretty stiff Columbus SPX frame and the 23 Michelins that I ran on my first one in the '80s were a little jarring over a distance (I did weigh 25 lbs less then though).
Gotta have those tan walls to be cool on '80s rides
When I finally get around to finishing up my 970 road Trek build this winter I'll be running some Grand Boise 26s on those wheels though. I'd run 23s on them but it's a pretty stiff Columbus SPX frame and the 23 Michelins that I ran on my first one in the '80s were a little jarring over a distance (I did weigh 25 lbs less then though).
Gotta have those tan walls to be cool on '80s rides
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08-07-14, 08:52 AM
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If I knew the roads were good --and could select them based on some preview rides --I'd be fine with high pressure 23's or 25's.
But our tours encounter totally unpredictable surfaces (different route every year).
Only once did I try 23's on our Wisconsin ride (24th annual this year) --and the hours of jarring and slamming on broken asphalt and expansion joints were unbearable --and Wisconsin roads in our experience are typically better than Illinois roads.
But our tours encounter totally unpredictable surfaces (different route every year).
Only once did I try 23's on our Wisconsin ride (24th annual this year) --and the hours of jarring and slamming on broken asphalt and expansion joints were unbearable --and Wisconsin roads in our experience are typically better than Illinois roads.
