Thread: Tires and Tubes
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Old 08-16-17 | 05:02 PM
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eric044
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Bikes: Nashbar Race SIS, Spalding Road Step Through Single Speed, Kent Road Single Speed, 630 Cruiser, Fuji Odessa mountain bike

Tires and Tubes

With a fixed road bike that takes a 28mm tire or 32mm tire, would you prefer 28mm with a thorn resistant tube or 32mm tire with a regular tube at around the same psi, based on experience? Anyone prefer to use both because of a slight difference finding both ways are enjoyable?

My experience so far leads me to believe most people would say they don't know or suggest the larger tire. But, there may be people that prefer the thorn resistant tube that I haven't read. I have a cruiser with regular 1.0mm tubes but have had problems with flats on road bikes with 1.0mm tubes. I bet the larger tire size would work on the road bikes but I have enjoyed thorn resistant tubes so far. I suppose rim depth and other component sizes and frame sizes are relevant. Maybe I will need to reconsider as setups change.
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