Are 28mm tires more comfortable?
10-28-21, 12:49 AM
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Hello fellow riders.
I'm currently riding with 25mm tires on my road bike. Would swapping with 28mm tires make it more comfortable? If so, is there a specific brand and model that anyone would recommend?
Lastly, would i actually feel an improvement in comfort with 28s or am I wasting some money?
I'm currently riding with 25mm tires on my road bike. Would swapping with 28mm tires make it more comfortable? If so, is there a specific brand and model that anyone would recommend?
Lastly, would i actually feel an improvement in comfort with 28s or am I wasting some money?
10-28-21, 03:13 AM
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For me, there is a difference in the ride, but for most of my bikes, it is not as significant as others state. The bike it makes the biggest difference on is my Orbea Avant. Honestly, it is not just the width, but also the supple tires, Vittoria Open Pave clinchers, and the latex tubes. I have that set up on 3 bikes. The wheels also make a difference. I switched from 15mm inner width Vuelta rims and hubs to 19mm inner width HED Ardennes Performance. That added 2 mm to the width and dropped the psi by 10 lbs. in each tire. I can definitely feel the difference.
06-22-22, 05:45 AM
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I saw a small difference when I switched my 25 for 28. It's mainly because of the lower pressure.
06-22-22, 09:02 AM
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Quality 32's even better IF your frame allows. Mine do.
06-22-22, 09:05 AM
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Which is why I went from riding 28's to 32s.
Those narrow tires are such a harsh ride. Jarring you around which forces you to slow down.
06-22-22, 09:22 AM
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Near triggering on 32mm Ultra 2's... yes 2's. Ran them tube-ass wired yrs back. 3500+ mi... ride was excellent.. rolled well.
Ultra 3's.... not same design/tire... by miles. Great value... just not 2's.
Yet MORE yadda yadda
...... Back when did roll out tests. Did S Pro 1's versus 2's in same 25mm. All SAME... wheel sets et al. 1's only beat 2's by <10'... this > 1/4 mi off hill. Done to exacting standards... usually my runs for same within a ft final result.Jarno data.. admire the work. Came to ? the drum and real world revelance.
Think 5000 tubed on my #1 now.. better than 2's. ?? Just $$ more.. which really isn't main issue here. Lighter though than wired.. < lb rotating of course goes farther.
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06-22-22, 09:29 AM
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https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...prix-5000-2018
Bigger road bike tire has lower rolling resistance...
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...000-comparison
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06-22-22, 09:38 AM
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Sheep... same ol.Tire fine. Many ways to skun a kat.. or in this case shear... sheep-sss.
06-22-22, 09:57 AM
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https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...000-comparison
Less sheep-like pimp'n... on pt. 32's fastest.
Less sheep-like pimp'n... on pt. 32's fastest.
06-22-22, 11:24 AM
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"Last edited by prj71; 06-22-22 at 10:39 AM."
Keyboard queen-ish.
Keyboard queen-ish.
