Originally Posted by
Bianchi84
I don't know why many people want such wide tires. Is it because it's promoted so much? Everyone needs widev tires now. 23 to 25c is what I have and still used. Be honest; if back in 1985 someone told you to squeeze 35c tires onto your bike
what would you have said? Don't believe the hype! The more of us who purchase tires designed for our rims, the more likely they will be produced.
It is NOT hype. I don't care what anyone puts on their bike, but don't dismiss those of us who feel and appreciate the difference made by wider tires as trend chassers.
The narrowest I will ride now are a wheelset I have with 26mm Compass tires, but depending on the bike and usage, I'll go only go with 28s or wider. I have 35s on my International and it doesn't sacrifice anything by doing so. I also have 35s on a few, 42s on my Gugified 650b and 54s on my converted Giant Iguana. That last one is purely for fun, (riding on giant marshmallows), but as those are Rat Trap Passes, even they don't suffer much of a speed penalty (on a bike that was not designed for speed to start with).
Raleigh Grand Sports with 26s
Clubman with 590 x 32mm
International with 35s
81-speed Super Course conversion with 35s
Converted 1972 Competition - 650B x 42
Giant Iguana with 54s
