General Cycling Discussion - what size tire can I use?

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steve617

12-11-04, 11:11 AM

This may be a dumb question. I may be getting a Trek 1000 in the next few months and I am sure my LBS could answer this. Just wondering what size of a tire will fit on the rim. It comes with 700x25. I am on the heavy side. I have lost 13 lbs down to 275 and plan on getting a new Road Bike when I get below 250 lbs. (Hopefully by the first of March). I was wondering if I would need a bigger tire than what comes on the Trek 1000. If so how big of a tire would fit on the rims.

Thanks

Steve

Devious Rhesus

12-11-04, 11:19 AM

I thought it came with a 700x28? Maybe i'm thinking of the Trek 1000C....

steve617

12-11-04, 11:22 AM

According to their website it comes with 700x25. I was thinking that 28's would be more reliable and easied on the wheels and spokes.

Retro Grouch

12-11-04, 02:11 PM

I'm thinking that 700 x 28c is probably the biggest tire that will fit between the brake pads.