Will these fit because Im about to pull the trigger.

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08-22-12 | 07:09 PM

FMadridRN

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Will these fit because Im about to pull the trigger.

https://www.dandq.com/browse.cfm/bont...se/4,1057.html

Is it a simple switch? Or do I need to swap out the wheel also? Is the speed going to be significant enought to get it. Planning on riding with some roadies and I just don't want to be dead slow lol.

08-22-12 | 07:41 PM

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What size wheel do you have? If it is 700c it will fit. If you are coming from much wider knobby tyres, you may notice a speed increase.

08-22-12 | 08:02 PM

FMadridRN

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Will these fit because Im about to pull the trigger.

Yes they're 700cc tires. The stock wheels for the fx are 700x35.

08-22-12 | 11:39 PM

Bill Kapaun

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The 20 & 23MM are definitely too small. Your rim will be wider than the tire.
The 25 is probably pushing it.

08-23-12 | 03:59 AM

FMadridRN

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I was going to go with the 28's.

08-23-12 | 08:37 AM

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It all definitely depends on the wheels. My bike came with 32mm, but will hold 23mm easily, provided I swap the tubes.

08-23-12 | 08:37 PM

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IMHO, go for the 28's, I tried 25's and they rode harshly, went to 28's, seemed the same speed wise but handled the road imperfections MUCH better, YMMV!