Preference: Fat or Skinny Tires?
05-24-07, 11:40 AM
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Preference: Fat or Skinny Tires?
just curious what you guys prefer and why.
i've been riding 700x23's for awhile now but think my next pair will be something wider when these wear out.
i've been riding 700x23's for awhile now but think my next pair will be something wider when these wear out.
05-24-07, 12:09 PM
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the right tool for the right job. For real smooth pavement, 23, for gravel paths 32 or bigger. I mostly run 25s and 28s though a nice compromise since the pavement isn't always smooth.
I rode this fixed on 25s, and it was doable
I rode this fixed on 25s, and it was doable
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Originally Posted by mattface
the right tool for the right job. For real smooth pavement, 23, for gravel paths 32 or bigger. I mostly run 25s and 28s though a nice compromise since the pavement isn't always smooth.
I rode this fixed on 25s, and it was doable
I rode this fixed on 25s, and it was doable
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23s for everything unless it's dedicated off-road/cobbles/stone/gravel/snow then 32s
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26x1.25 is the new 700x23
get on that NOW!
get on that NOW!
05-24-07, 12:45 PM
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28 for my race bike. 32-35 for my touring bikes. I just feel more secure with a little more width and tires that get decent traction. Some roads I find myself on are pretty rough. 23's , just not very much tire.
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road bike - 23
for fun fixed - 23
commuter cross bike wheels - 23
road wheels for cross bike - 23
single track riding wheels for cross bike - 35
BUT i am going to be putting 28s on my other fixed soon
why
?
i am making a minor project out of commuterizing this bike and nothing says commuter more than 28s
for fun fixed - 23
commuter cross bike wheels - 23
road wheels for cross bike - 23
single track riding wheels for cross bike - 35
BUT i am going to be putting 28s on my other fixed soon
why
?
i am making a minor project out of commuterizing this bike and nothing says commuter more than 28s
05-24-07, 12:52 PM
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700x23 front, 700x25 rear. The 25 in the back is usually because I don't read the label close enough, but I've become pretty fond of the combo.
26x1.5
26x1.5
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Fatties, ´coz they fit fine! CrossCheck: 700 x 50 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme front, 700 x 35 Schwalbe Kojak rear
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Older pic; both front and rear are 700x35 Kojaks. I need to borrow g/f´s digicam...
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05-24-07, 01:55 PM
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25 front, 28 rear. My fat ass causes snakebite punctures on skinnier rear tires.
05-24-07, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by andypants
700x23 front, 700x25 rear. The 25 in the back is usually because I don't read the label close enough, but I've become pretty fond of the combo.
26x1.5
26x1.5
05-24-07, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by andre nickatina
seems like a good enough idea to me, a little more surface area for skid durability and air capacity for the added stress the rear wheel goes through.