700 x 28 vs 700 x 32 vs 700 x 35
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10-13-10, 11:38 AM
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This is the bike with the Top Contacts mounted. They are nice, roll very well and a lot more comfortable at 80 psi than the 700 x 28 Gatorskins were at 100 PSI.
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10-13-10, 11:47 AM
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This is the bike with the Top Contacts mounted. They are nice, roll very well and a lot more comfortable at 80 psi than the 700 x 28 Gatorskins were at 100 PSI.
This is the bike with the Top Contacts mounted. They are nice, roll very well and a lot more comfortable at 80 psi than the 700 x 28 Gatorskins were at 100 PSI.
I run mine at 85 front, 90 rear
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Good thread. Here is a chart of measured inflated Schwalbe tires from wallbike: https://wallbike.com/blog/2008/08/17/...nflated-sizes/
03-30-11, 12:34 PM
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I know you picked up your tires already but I just wanted to share my experience. Before I converted my hybrid to a 29er, I had the stock Schwinn branded Kenda made 38mm on/off road tires. The 38s are very comfortable to ride on and it was as fast as my old steel Schwinn road bike. I even survived a weekend of single track runs haha.
Either way, glad to hear you found some nice tires.
Either way, glad to hear you found some nice tires.
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Its opinion based, but works. I tend to agree with Grant regarding his affinity for wider tyres. I recommend the widest tyres you can fit and safely use fenders. I roll on Schwalbe Marathons in 700x47c which measure closer to 44-45 on my rims. This is on a Cross Check. I love the tyres. Fast, squishy, and grippy. I don't think I'd like anything less than 40 any more. My Xtracycle-equipped bike wears 2.0" shoes minimum, and has ben on 2.35"s.
Its opinion based, but works. I tend to agree with Grant regarding his affinity for wider tyres. I recommend the widest tyres you can fit and safely use fenders. I roll on Schwalbe Marathons in 700x47c which measure closer to 44-45 on my rims. This is on a Cross Check. I love the tyres. Fast, squishy, and grippy. I don't think I'd like anything less than 40 any more. My Xtracycle-equipped bike wears 2.0" shoes minimum, and has ben on 2.35"s.
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So you use 700 x 35c in the front and 700 x 40c in the rear? That sounds awesome! I have a specialized hybrid with continental 700 x 32c's and looking to upgrade and get wider. Was wondering how wide i can go seeing that the bike came stock with the continental 32's.
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~ do not pay too much attention to 'nominal' sizes - the actual width on your specific rims will likely vary;
~ for maximum comfort (and less performance loss than you might think) go with:
(i) the widest tire that will safely fit the frame
(ii) the highest quality tire you can comfortably afford (your choice as to how you trade off suppleness / puncture resistance, durability)
(iii) lower pressure
(iv) consider using wheels (especially at front) with wider (18-21mm) internal rims
10-15-16, 09:45 AM
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This past September I road the Katy trail end to end and Spurs, 275 miles of crushed limestone trail, I ride a Sirrus Pro Carbon with 700 X 32MM tires. I had no issues and no flats. 50 miles of rain on the second day out.
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I'm running Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 35c tires on my Traverse for 85% pavement/15% hard pack FL trails and am very happy with them. I might be fine with 32s but the Mondials arent offered in a 32. My wife has 28s on her Absolute and IMO they definitely aren't meaty enough for the softer trails.
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10-16-16, 07:56 PM
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10-17-16, 08:50 AM
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10-17-16, 02:03 PM
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I would go for 32mm front & back. Pump the front to 10% less than the back.
Good looking bike you got there.
Good looking bike you got there.
10-17-16, 06:49 PM
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