A slighty wider tire on this bike?
05-19-10, 05:44 PM
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A slighty wider tire on this bike?
Could a slightly wider tire fit this bike and be better for touring?
If so any suggestions for size and kind of tire and tube?
If so any suggestions for size and kind of tire and tube?
05-19-10, 06:18 PM
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Sorry for forgetting to post the link showing the bike, here it is.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10787375
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10787375
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You could try 700 x 28's.
Some bikes would have room for 28's
Some bikes would have room for 28's
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What is on the tire sidewall, as to the size now on the bike?
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The tires are Continental Ultra 2000 700*23. I want some new, prefer a little wider tire for touring.
Wheels HubsFront: Ritchey Pro, Rear: Ritchey Pro Zero RimsMavic MA 3, 32-hole
Tires700/23
Spoke BrandSha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted Spoke NipplesAluminum nipples
Wheels HubsFront: Ritchey Pro, Rear: Ritchey Pro Zero RimsMavic MA 3, 32-hole
Tires700/23
Spoke BrandSha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted Spoke NipplesAluminum nipples
05-19-10, 10:27 PM
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I have Ritchey Pro wheels and I went from both 23's to front Randoneer 28 and rear Randoneer 32 (I pull a Bob trailer) and what a difference in ride! Rolling resistance tradeoff? Pretty insignificant for the ride comfort tradeoff. (if I want to go light and fast, I get out the Pinarello....touring asks for different equipment than "day rides with the boys").
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I have Ritchey Pro wheels and I went from both 23's to front Randoneer 28 and rear Randoneer 32 (I pull a Bob trailer) and what a difference in ride! Rolling resistance tradeoff? Pretty insignificant for the ride comfort tradeoff. (if I want to go light and fast, I get out the Pinarello....touring asks for different equipment than "day rides with the boys").
