road tire size 700x23 or less?
I ride with a 700x23 tire but a friend swears that he is much faster on a 700x20. Does it make that much of a differance, and what other concerns does riding on a thinner tire raise?
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I used to ride as narrow a tire as I could find, usually 700X19 and, in the old days, 27"X1. I like 700X23, a little nicer ride and every bit as fast IMO.
Many others like 700X25 or even wider and report no drop in speed. |
I ride a 700x22 most of the time (tubular).
I don't know that the 3mm difference will make a huge difference other than the 23 will be that much more comfortable. Marty |
i find any lower than 23c makes me unsable for sprinting .
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I ride Conti SS Ultra 700 x 18 tires on my Colnago. Got 'em cheap thru Performance on a closeout. They ride great, much like a fatter tire, very comfortable, even with the 150 lbs of air pressure they are rated at. Broken beer bottles don't like them, however!
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20C to harsh due to higher pressures
23C just perrrrrrrfect 25C too heavy for serious racing but can be great for training/commuting. |
For what it’s worth, I switched from 23 to 25 this year and haven’t noticed anything. In fact just set a new personal best. The extra bump in size is just more comfortable.
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I like the crisp feel of high pressure, so I go 700x20 on the road. I have tubulars that are 19s and 22s, though, too.
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Originally posted by Rossgo i find any lower than 23c makes me unsable for sprinting . |
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