View Poll Results: What size tires are you using for your road bike?
700x23
117
54.17%
700x25
84
38.89%
other
15
6.94%
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Are you riding 700x23 or 700x25's tires?
01-04-13, 06:13 PM
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Are you riding 700x23 or 700x25's tires?
I have always gone 700x23 road tires. My tricomps have reached their life limit and served me well, but I was offered a deal that I couldn't pass on with a set of specialized turbo tires. Last set of specialized mondo pro tires I had were 23's but seemed a little wider than previous sets I had. All my buddies at my LBS are trying to convince me to get the 25's because it will be a better/smoother ride, corner better, better rolling resistance....etc. Being that I'm a bit of a weight weenie, Its difficult for me to get past the additional 45g I will be adding by going with the 25's instead of the 23's. Trust me, I know this has been talked about in past and 45g is not a huge deal to a lot of people but when you have spent hundred of dollars to drop weight, its difficult to buy something that will add weight. I wanted to see what the majority of people here are riding.
Would love the following info:
-what bike you ride
-what wheels you have
-what tubes you are using
-Preference between the 2 tire sizes or pros/cons?
Would love the following info:
-what bike you ride
-what wheels you have
-what tubes you are using
-Preference between the 2 tire sizes or pros/cons?
01-04-13, 07:58 PM
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23s. But when they wear out, I've got a set of 25s waiting to try.
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01-04-13, 08:54 PM
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Bit of a weight weenie is a bit of an understatement. 23's for you.
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01-04-13, 09:33 PM
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I'm NOTHING compared to some of the guys over at weightweenies.com! Those guys shave the clear coat on their frames, saddle, bars...etc. Drill holes in the seatpost, levers, cages, crank arms... Its Crazy to see what some REAL weight weenies will do!
My buddy at my LBS just told me to TRY them and if I hate them, he will swap them out for the 23's. I guess I have nothing to lose.
01-04-13, 09:46 PM
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The improved rolling resistance more than compensates for weight according to a variety of articles I have read. So choosing lower weight means you are sacrificing performance, which makes no sense since point of lowering weight is improved performance. To get best of both worlds, get lightest 25mm tires available.
01-04-13, 10:12 PM
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If you are a light weight then you won't feel a difference. That's my experience. The quality of the tires will matter more.
01-04-13, 10:23 PM
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Lynskey R330 and Dean El Vado Ti bikes
Mercury alloys and Campy Eurus 2-way fit
No tubes-tubeless on both
I've used 25's before and much prefer a wider wheel like the Mercury with a 23 tire. Cornering is incredible, rr is supposed to be lower. 25's felt disgustingly fat around a corner
and the handling wasn't as good. Tires were Gatorskins--another tire might have felt different.
Mercury alloys and Campy Eurus 2-way fit
No tubes-tubeless on both
I've used 25's before and much prefer a wider wheel like the Mercury with a 23 tire. Cornering is incredible, rr is supposed to be lower. 25's felt disgustingly fat around a corner
and the handling wasn't as good. Tires were Gatorskins--another tire might have felt different.
01-04-13, 10:31 PM
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Mostly 26. Panaracer Stradius Sports don't come in 25s.
01-04-13, 10:36 PM
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I think this is key. I'm on 25's because I'm a clyde and need to run 23's at a really high pressure.
Thanks for taking the WW comment in stride.
Thanks for taking the WW comment in stride.
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01-04-13, 10:40 PM
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The improved rolling resistance more than compensates for weight according to a variety of articles I have read. So choosing lower weight means you are sacrificing performance, which makes no sense since point of lowering weight is improved performance. To get best of both worlds, get lightest 25mm tires available.
01-04-13, 11:08 PM
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I actually have 23mm on the front and 25mm on the back.
01-05-13, 12:02 AM
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01-05-13, 12:08 AM
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I'm NOTHING compared to some of the guys over at weightweenies.com! Those guys shave the clear coat on their frames, saddle, bars...etc. Drill holes in the seatpost, levers, cages, crank arms... Its Crazy to see what some REAL weight weenies will do!
My buddy at my LBS just told me to TRY them and if I hate them, he will swap them out for the 23's. I guess I have nothing to lose.
BTW, i'm running 20's at 80 PSI.
01-05-13, 12:32 AM
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01-05-13, 01:53 AM
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Can't believe you're handicapping yourself with a beach cruiser like that. 80PSI? Really?
Do you really not understand that the more POUNDS per square inch that you put into your tires, the more weight you're having to carry up the hill???
Do you really not understand that the more POUNDS per square inch that you put into your tires, the more weight you're having to carry up the hill???
01-05-13, 02:35 AM
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I ride 23's, rougher ride, but fast on good roads!
01-05-13, 04:32 AM
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25 at psi 90 & 100. Way more comfortable, and less fatigue on 100-160 km rides. Supposedly faster but I can't tell the difference.
01-05-13, 06:19 AM
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The decision is personal and depends on many factors.
I would say if you are heavy (>180ish) and/or riding on rough roads, you should certainly go for 25.
Personally, I am light (135-140) and roads are reasonable, so I ride 23's.
I agree you have nothing to lose so try them...
I would say if you are heavy (>180ish) and/or riding on rough roads, you should certainly go for 25.
Personally, I am light (135-140) and roads are reasonable, so I ride 23's.
I agree you have nothing to lose so try them...