Originally Posted by kevinedc
Thanks for the good info. The article was very helpful. Sounds like we should have considered 700x28 instead of 25. It may be that the sweet 16 wheels should be running 700x25. I'll have to check and see what they say.
That is what I like about the Michelin Pro 2 Race tire, it is a full size tire and measures almost 28mm, just shy, more like a full 700x27C. I like 28mm tires for our team weight as well. The Conti tires measure full size as well, the 25mm tire measures a full 25 to 26mm and the 28mm measures a full 28mm to 29mm depending on the rim. With the sweet 16 the 28mm Conti will be right at a full 28mm in size. Most people run there tandem tires underinflated. The chart I told you about is a pretty good tool and will get you really close to where you need to be. I personaly prefer a full 25mm to 28mm tire myself, some run 23mm but I think they are a little narrow myself for a tandem application and belive it or not they have more roling resistance on a tandem than say a good 28mm tire at the proper pressure for the tandem team weight.
Good luck,
Bill G