Originally Posted by
calamarichris
I still haven't tried the 25's at the usual 115-psi, but cornering at 90psi with them?--like trying to whistle the Blue Danube with a face full of novocain, or attempting to use the restroom while wearing boxing gloves.
I take it you've tried 'em at 90? That doesn't even come close to matching my experience. As long as the tires are of equal quality and similar design, I've found wider tires (at lower pressures) corner much more securely at any speed. Well, up to 40+ mph anyway. And this holds true for me from "700x23c" Contis (more like 20mm) at 120psi to 650x38b Soma B-lines (an honest 38mm) at 60 psi. BUT I am larger than the average cyclist at 6'3" and 185lb. I like to ride mountain passes and descend aggressively. As always, YMMV.
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