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05-19-03, 09:15 PM
Today I went back to my LBS in order to change my faulty tires. As you might know I’ve got 2002 Allez about a month ago and found a few cracks on sidewalls of both tires. Nothing too major, but there is no way I want to take any chances, especially on a road bike. They’ve changed it with no problems, although I got a larger size tire. From 700X23 Specialized PRO (old) to 700X26 Specialized Turbo (new). What are some advantages or disadvantages of a larger size tire? I know that they are lighter then the old ones, and the ride is softer, I have yet to notice any disadvantages (hope there is none). I would also like to hear about your experiences with different sizes.