Birdy 3 Upgrade to 20-inch wheels
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Birdy 3 Upgrade to 20-inch wheels
Hi guys, anyone has photos of their upgraded Birdy3s to 20-inch wheels to share? How is the fold post-upgrade, and what are the pros/cons? Would mostly be doing long rides/touring; which tyres would be good post upgrade? Am currently using the schwalbe marathons on my 18-inch.
Appreciate the advise!
Appreciate the advise!
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By going to 20 you are getting a taller but skinnier tire so rollover will be better but less grip, less comfort, and more resistance.
I think for regular roads a fatter tire is safer and more comfortable which is why I have left mine with 18".
I think for regular roads a fatter tire is safer and more comfortable which is why I have left mine with 18".
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I've debated making the switch from 355 to 406 and if I knew the 40mm tires would clear I'd probably do it but I'm not that thrilled about going to 28-406. Despite being somewhat slow the Marathon Racers on my Birdy are actually pretty good at handling the glass on the road I run into on a regular basis.