Roubaix Elite & 28mm tires
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Roubaix Elite & 28mm tires
Does anyone know if the Roubaix Elite (or Sirrus Limited) will accommodate 28mm tires? I have ordered a drop bar road bike and I would like to convert my Sirrus to hybrid use and sell the Mendota, but I'm concerned that larger tires won't fit. The 25's that are on it barely come through the brake calipers as it is. I'm thinking if the tire is deflated when I put it on or take it off, it may work. Anyone ever mounted 28s???
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I use Conti 4000S 25MM tires on mine, but I am also curious.
I sure wish there was more space. I'd love to be able to mount fenders. That's how "Fred" I am...
I sure wish there was more space. I'd love to be able to mount fenders. That's how "Fred" I am...
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I ride a Specialized Secteur, the aluminum version of a Rubaix. This bike will fit 28mm tires and it seems likely 28 mm will fit but no larger. I have had 28 mm tires front and back in the past but these days it's 28 mm on the back and 25mm on the front.
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2010 Roubaix Elite owner here. No problem fitting a 700x28 tires. The only problem is removing the wheels: Tires need to be deflated to clear the brake pads.
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Thanks all. That's encouraging. I wish I could get 32s on it and make it a 'true' hybrid, but I can live with 28s.
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Realize that if -any- small pebble, such as one with a bit of road tar on it, is pulled up and over the tire, it will scratch the fork by the brakes if you use a 28mm tire. There will be very little clearance with a 28mm tire. Other than that issue, most 28's will fit, but a few might not so if you stick to the above mentioned tires you'll be OK as long as you don't mind some gouging of the frame. Be very careful to never run over -any- tar on the road.
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Realize that if -any- small pebble, such as one with a bit of road tar on it, is pulled up and over the tire, it will scratch the fork by the brakes if you use a 28mm tire. There will be very little clearance with a 28mm tire. Other than that issue, most 28's will fit, but a few might not so if you stick to the above mentioned tires you'll be OK as long as you don't mind some gouging of the frame. Be very careful to never run over -any- tar on the road.
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Interesting to see that some of you fitted 28's.
I tried and the 28's hit the bottom of the rear caliper. 25 was the largest I could fit.
I tried and the 28's hit the bottom of the rear caliper. 25 was the largest I could fit.
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My wife was a bit concerned about how narrow the 23's were on her Ruby when she bought it and we were able to fit 28's on her frame but it was very close and she indeed scraped the frame with a small pebble and we saw it was going to really scratch it badly eventually. If a large pebble were picked up it would be an issue. She went to 25's and there's no problem. Some road frames will take 28's and even larger but not all.
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Tire manufacturers are all over the map with regards to their tires' actual widths and depths.
I've caliper measured 23s wider than other 25s on the same rim. The above info is not as useful if brands are not mentioned.
I've caliper measured 23s wider than other 25s on the same rim. The above info is not as useful if brands are not mentioned.
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My 2013 Roubaix (54cm) has more clearance in the rear than the front for tires. I'm guessing a 28mm wide tire would be no problem in the back and would be tight in the front but should fit IMO.
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