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Originally Posted by
ClemY
For pavement I like Vittoria Randonneur Hyper. I use 700x38c but they come in 700x32 & 35c as well. Low drag, highly puncture resistant and fast.
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I have the Vittoria Hyper in both the 700x38 and the 700x32 size. The 700x32 measure out to 34mm wide on a 23mm wide rim. It is a good size for most of my riding. The tire is very stable with great traction on pavement and gravel. Wet gravel causes no issues, but wet mud and wet silty soil can be a problem. I just ride carefully on off-camber turns if the ground is wet.
The tire is light but tough. It will make climbing easier without a doubt.
Another issue to consider is the front suspension fork on your Trek. You might notice some travel (the fork going up and down) as you pedal. The fork is reducing the power going to the rear wheel when that happens.
Be sure to use the lock-out feature on your fork when climbing. This will make the climb easier.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-05-12 at 09:54 AM.