Thread: tire width
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Old 05-18-13 | 09:38 AM
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StanSeven
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Yep, do a search on specs for your bike. The limiting road bike factor for tire width is usually fork clearance.

Also thinner isn't necessarily faster. Speed is dependent on rolling resistance and the ability of the tire to maintain smooth contact with road surface is affected by tire width, construction, and air pressure. So a wider tire that maintains contact might be faster than hold that bounces.
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