Originally Posted by
FastJake
Some advice on tires: I've never run into a problem putting a wider tire on a narrower rim. You shouldn't go crazy, but I think you can put a 32-35c tire on pretty much any 700c rim. Just because it has a 23 now doesn't mean you can't go much wider than that. You only have to make sure they fit in your frame, and underneath your caliper brakes (if applicable.)
One other thing: pictures would help a lot. You're throwing around a lot of tire sizes and options, and sometimes I don't know exactly what you're trying to do. Plus I'm curious to see your Frankenbike
Its stated on the rims as 23 - 28. I took it to mean nothing bigger. the internal width is 18mm. I bought another set of rims via mail and it was 19mm.
I am unfamiliar with 700c tires and sizings. Another reason why i sticked to 26 is that I needed to change a larger 700c tire, tube and damaged rims and maybe even spokes and I am not sure if the project works and for the front too.
If it doesn't, I got these parts that i have no use for. 26" is different, the rest of my bikes back home are all 26.
Please dont get your hopes too high regarding Frankenbike, I gotten it for 18.20 USD and stll it isnt a good buy. Its was a buy first then think kind of thing. I am glad the rear wheel is done. I could not stop thinking about how to settle that. LOL