Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Tire and Rim sizing help needed

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stay youth

07-18-09, 05:59 PM

Hello Im putting together a sing speed bike and need some help locating tires that will properly fit. I have an old fram that would be fitted with a 700c wheels and gears. I want to put on some nice fat tires like these

http://www.flickr.com/photos/antbikemike/3201920584/in/set-72157612594204433/
http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/guvnor.html

Will standard 19mm road rims be able to accommodate these larger tires? I was thinking of running a diameter of 35+mm

Any thoughts are appreciated

fuzz2050

08-28-09, 09:30 AM

yes they will, but not ideally. The tires will be slightly less round than if you mounted them on a wider rim. Is it really an issue while riding? no, not really.

andmalc

08-28-09, 06:29 PM

Yes, according to Sheldon Brown:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Go down to 'Width Considerations'