Originally Posted by
rec_rider
Hello all, this is my first post. I am looking to replace my (very) old 23mm tires base on a recommendation from the bike shop that fixed my flat.
My question is this: I have heard that 25mm tires ride noticeably smoother, but it seems not everyone agrees on this. I don't know yet whether my frame (Cilo road bike from many years ago) would have the clearance to take a 25mm tire.
Can anyone tell me their experiences with 25mm Vs 23mm tires ?
Basically it comes to lower tire pressure so you have a more comfortable ride... in theory. I don't really notice a difference but it could be the tires (Conti Gran Prix) or the roads themselves.