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Old 04-10-23, 02:29 AM
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Fitness Hybrid Tires , 32mm or 35mm ?

Fitness Hybrid Tires , 32mm or 35mm ?
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Old 04-10-23, 06:28 AM
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I like big tires, but must admit narrow ones work better. The key is keeping the pressure low. And low handlebars always make the bike more float-y, this is more important than tire size I find.

I have an endurance bike with 28mm Marathon Plus and a gravel bike with lowered handlebars with 38mm same tires, and a pair of 32mm waiting for a new endurance bike maybe next year. I had a mountain bike with 26x2.0 also Marathon Plus that I just gave away.

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Old 04-10-23, 05:16 PM
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I run 40's on y FX5, and my wife has 35's on her FX4. However, I do have a set of 30mm I can use if I know I will be road only.
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Yes , I'm asking about road only .
Currently running 32's that came stock .
Thinking of going to 35's for more stability and comfort .
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Im older, I like 38s. Im sold on the Schwalbe Marathon line as well. I wont go back.
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What pressure are you running the 32mm tires at? Unless you feel like you are being hindered by the current tires then keep them on until they wear out, then reward yourself for riding enough to wear out your tires by buying yourself a new set of tires., The great thing about tires is that they will eventually need replacing and you can try new sizes/styles etc, and if you don't like the ones you tried, you can try something different when they wear out.
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we’ve run 30 - 40 mm tires on our hybrids

32mm is basically the minimum for us on this type of bike

35mm makes the bike more versatile and tad more forgiving

attached pics of same bike with 32 and 35mm tires - different brands of tire - but still good for reference ... I don’t believe I have a pic with 32mm GK SS (used them for short period because the 32’s run small)

currently run Conti GP4S 32’s on this bike because I run 35’s on another bike

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I am now of the opinion fit the absolute widest tires you can without causing problems and enjoy your ride more. For most people up to a certain point wider tires are going to be more beneficial. Obviously fat tires in all situations but sand and snow and really really loose stuff like that are a disadvantage but my narrowest road tires are 28mm but my hybrid is running 38s with fenders. I wouldn't ditch the fenders but if I did I could probably go to a 42mm easily. More comfort, less chance of flats, better aerodynamics to a point.
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My Quick 1 came with Schwalbe Spicer K-Guards 30s which I removed after about 2000 miles. They were light and fast which made the Quick live up to it's name. I replaced them with Schwalbe Marathon GT Tour 35s and it totally changed the personality of the bike. The GT Tours are heavy tires but once I found the right pressure for me, I really liked that change. Ride comfort has improved on rough city streets and I don't worry about punctures, espcially on trails. Since I am hitting the trails with my 8 year old daughter more frequently, the tires just make sense to me.





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The key to my Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires is to keep the pressure low. At first I would make the mistake of inflating a bit past maximum pressure and they rode like wooden cartwheels. Closer to minimum, even below that, they ride like a dream.
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