Clydes and tire width?
03-21-16, 10:53 AM
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Clydes and tire width?
How narrow of a tire do you dare to run being a clyde.
At 300# I am guessing 23mm is not a good choice but what about 25 or 28?
Wondering what you guys have experienced.
At 300# I am guessing 23mm is not a good choice but what about 25 or 28?
Wondering what you guys have experienced.
03-21-16, 10:58 AM
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I weigh 290 and have been riding 28's for a long time. I would never go under a 28 and 36 spoke wheels.
03-21-16, 12:30 PM
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I used to ride a 23 front and back when I was 310+ and had a bunch of pinch flats. Switch to a 25 front/28 back and hasn't happened since (now down in mid 270's). You can run a much lower pressure on the 28 which helps with traction too.
One thing to make sure of is that your bike frame can take a 28 (both in frame size and in brake caliper width).
One thing to make sure of is that your bike frame can take a 28 (both in frame size and in brake caliper width).
03-21-16, 12:34 PM
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But sure, ride 25s or 28s, if they will fit on your bike. You can run them at lower pressure than 23s, which may make your bike more comfortable to ride. The biggest thing with being a Clyde is avoiding pinch flats, which means you have to run tires at high pressure.
03-21-16, 12:37 PM
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I've actually never ridden on a 23mm tire before, but I have used 25mm's all the way from 325 lbs down.
I used to run them at 120psi, but lately I've been dropping the pressure down. Say 90 in the front, 100 in the back or so. No pinch flats thus far.
On my new bike, I'm running 42's around 40-50 psi just for fun. It feels like a moon rover
I used to run them at 120psi, but lately I've been dropping the pressure down. Say 90 in the front, 100 in the back or so. No pinch flats thus far.
On my new bike, I'm running 42's around 40-50 psi just for fun. It feels like a moon rover
03-21-16, 02:51 PM
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I ran 23s at over 300lb without a problem. You will get a nicer ride on wider tyres at a lower pressure though. You won't sacrifice any speed either unless you seriously look at something over 28mm width
03-21-16, 05:56 PM
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03-21-16, 07:16 PM
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I run 28s on my commuter (32/32 f/r spokes), and they ride smooth.
On my trainer I'm 23/25mm f/r tires, 20/24 f/r spokes.
Neither wheel sets give me problems. I weigh 270.
On my trainer I'm 23/25mm f/r tires, 20/24 f/r spokes.
Neither wheel sets give me problems. I weigh 270.
03-22-16, 08:25 AM
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I only ride 700x28 and would never go back to 700x25. With the wider rims they are making now the 28 is a perfect combo. I inflate my tires on the 28 to #75 in the rear and #65 in the front. Granted, I am a little lighter at 6'5" and #195 . I do carry a big load when I commute to work, laptop, clothes, food, and all that garb. I come in around #215 to #220 when loaded up. If you bike fits them i would recommend the 700x28 and a wider rim. I am suggesting 22+mm width on the rim. Rear wheel - 36 spokes if you are pushing 275+ with the triple cross, otherwise IMO 32 spokes is ok.
03-22-16, 08:26 AM
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Ran 700 X 18's for 6 months...Liked them.
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03-23-16, 04:29 PM
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I run 28 on a 36 spoke rear and 32 spoke front and have no issues...I am 320. I do inflate to the higher end of the range on the tires though. No issues though.
03-25-16, 12:02 PM
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on regular clinchers with a tube I ran 25s at the upper end of the inflation psi on the tire, but still got pinch flats. I now run Tubeless in 23mm (Schwalbe One) and haven't had a pinch flat in months (since I put them on) due to not having a tube to pinch.
I run the Tubeless between 100-110 and the tire has a max psi of 125 (same max psi as the Continentals I was running that are now on my son's bike).
My wheels are 32 spoke front and rear Orbea Wheels on the 60cm frame Orbea Orca.
Vittoria just came out with a tubeless, and the Maxxis Padrone is nice.
I might go up to a 25mm in a tubeless once these wear out.
Oh and I am 6 foot three inches tall and 360 pounds.
I run the Tubeless between 100-110 and the tire has a max psi of 125 (same max psi as the Continentals I was running that are now on my son's bike).
My wheels are 32 spoke front and rear Orbea Wheels on the 60cm frame Orbea Orca.
Vittoria just came out with a tubeless, and the Maxxis Padrone is nice.
I might go up to a 25mm in a tubeless once these wear out.
Oh and I am 6 foot three inches tall and 360 pounds.
03-26-16, 10:13 AM
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It all depends on how much you value comfort. I've been riding for decades and after (finally) coming to the realization that I'm NEVER going to be the fast guy or the best hill climber I decided I'm damn sure going to be comfortable. I won't ride on anything under a 35. I don't feel much benefit above 45's. Running wider tires at lower pressures results in waaaaaay more comfort and waaaaaay more miles. I'm a Clyde fer cryin' out loud! 25's are for "cyclists!"
I'm still not one of the fast guys and I'm still slow up the hills, but when everyone else is fatigued and spent... I'm still rolling comfortably.
-Kedosto
I'm still not one of the fast guys and I'm still slow up the hills, but when everyone else is fatigued and spent... I'm still rolling comfortably.
-Kedosto
03-26-16, 11:04 AM
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I may not be the fastest or fittest, but I can only go up to a 25 on my frame, but with the right tire even a 23 is very comfortable. But then I have a road bike, and not a hybrid/cyclocross/gravel bike.
