Bike Forums

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)
-   Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) (https://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/)
-   -   700c tires- 28, 32, 35? What size for an uber-clyde? (https://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/240244-700c-tires-28-32-35-what-size-uber-clyde.html)

rykoala 10-26-06 12:43 PM

700c tires- 28, 32, 35? What size for an uber-clyde?
 
I am building a fixed gear road bike and am buying wheels that'll handle my size (319lbs measured yesterday) and am looking for recommendations on a tire. I've run 26x1.25's (559-32) at 100psi and those were fine. I am thinking about going smaller though. Would a 28mm tire at 120psi be ok? I have somewhat rough roads around here, and as my fair weather commuter it'll get beat pretty good ;) Performancebike.com owes me some tires, so I am thinking about getting their cheapest kevlar 700c tire, but I can't decide which size!

Thanks folks!

CliftonGK1 10-26-06 12:57 PM

Don't go with "their cheapest <anything>". Especially tires.

Other than that, I don't know. Just that from the SS/FG forum, I've heard more complaints about ppl using Performance and Nashbar and LBS 'cheapies' and wrecking them in just a week or so, without skidding or anything.

Tom Stormcrowe 10-26-06 01:18 PM

28mm @120psi should be fine. I agree though on going with the cheapie tires, that you get what you pay for!http://dune.servint.com/uploads/f_eyebrows.gif

prodigal son 10-26-06 02:24 PM

If you are running 26" how are you going to fit 700cc tires on there?

Tom Stormcrowe 10-26-06 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by prodigal son
If you are running 26" how are you going to fit 700cc tires on there?

He's building another bike.....

rykoala 10-26-06 02:37 PM

Well, I'll take that advice about the tires. The reason they owe me tires is that the 26x1.25's that I had both suffered sidewall failures. I sent them back and am expecting a whole $15 credit for both of them LOL. Right,you get what you pay for. I'll buy name brand tires. So far 28mm has the vote!

Thanks guys!

Turboem1 10-26-06 03:17 PM

whats the biggest the bike can take?

regardless i will still recomend 28's. I am about 280 in riding clothes and i ride 25's at 100psi.

rykoala 10-26-06 03:27 PM

The biggest? I don't know. Its a Schwinn Le Tour (modified by me, thank to a hacksaw, grinder, and file ;) that originally ran 27" wheels. I'm guessing it'll be able to take 35 to 38mm tires. But, I already have a fat tired bike. I want this one to be much faster ;) Currently I'm running 559-57 tires! They're pretty huge. They soak up the bumps well, though.

(51) 10-27-06 04:41 AM

I'm Uber, and I am rollin' on some 700X35's (Bontrager Invert Select, 700x35c ). Put 2,000 miles on the rear before I replaced it. Never a flat.

jisaak 10-27-06 06:37 AM

I'm running Specialized Infinities 32's on my cross bike that I ride on road & stone trails. Only 600 miles on them so far, no flats but they roll nice for a large tire and can run up to 100 psi.

danielmolloy 10-27-06 09:14 AM

If you can go bigger, go at least 32mm. I have a set of Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires that are 700x35, but measure out to 32mm, and they are plenty fast enough. The extra volume will only benefit you and make your wheels last longer. And MINIMUM 36 spoke wheels for 700c.

rykoala 10-27-06 04:38 PM

Right. I'll be going 36 spoke for sure, with fixed gear wheels which for the rear is a stronger wheel than a standard dished wheel.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:57 PM.


Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.