Wheels and tires
06-28-18, 02:23 PM
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Wheels and tires
Current bike has 700x23c wheels and tires. I知 looking to get something wider, more durable for the roads. Suggestions that would fit a 90s Trek 2300?
06-28-18, 02:37 PM
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ask your bike shop if they can try some 28mm tires on your bike
06-28-18, 03:41 PM
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Measure the clearance between the tires, the fork and the frame. Then you can assess how much larger tires will fit - maybe different front and rear. Once you have the clearance measurements, feel free to share here if you wish further suggestions.
06-29-18, 09:33 PM
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Those wheels will handle much wider tires. The real test is what will fit in that frame and fork. You'll have to measure and eyeball it. A few mm of clearance is a good thing.
