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Enpn	06-28-18 02:23 PM

Wheels and tires

Current bike has 700x23c wheels and tires. I’m looking to get something wider, more durable for the roads. Suggestions that would fit a 90s Trek 2300?

rumrunn6

06-28-18 02:37 PM

ask your bike shop if they can try some 28mm tires on your bike

nfmisso

06-28-18 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enpn (Post 20417816)

Current bike has 700x23c wheels and tires. I’m looking to get something wider, more durable for the roads. Suggestions that would fit a 90s Trek 2300?

Measure the clearance between the tires, the fork and the frame. Then you can assess how much larger tires will fit - maybe different front and rear. Once you have the clearance measurements, feel free to share here if you wish further suggestions.

epnnf

06-28-18 05:16 PM

dont use the wrong size tires. get new bike

davidad

06-28-18 08:43 PM

That vintage will not allow much over 26 mm,

SkyDog75

06-29-18 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epnnf (Post 20418164)

dont use the wrong size tires. get new bike

So long as he's using a 700c tire that clears the frame and fork, there's nothing 'wrong' about it. It's not uncommon to switch to tires of different widths.

Ronsonic

06-29-18 09:33 PM

Those wheels will handle much wider tires. The real test is what will fit in that frame and fork. You'll have to measure and eyeball it. A few mm of clearance is a good thing.

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