700x45c Tyres Time for a change ?

[aBear87]

Hi All,

After a few weeks of riding my bike to lose some weight ( i have alot to shift ) i have picked up my first puncture !

With me currently being on 45c tyres would it be a good time to try a slightly thinner tyre as i mostly ride on roads and cycle paths. maybe a 35 ? Would I feel a difference being as heavy as i am ?

when it comes to pick a tube size do i just match with what my tyre size is ?

Thanks

 

[jack smith]

with regards to tubes you usually get a range so they will say 19-25c for instance and they will fit any size within those, if you want to go a little quicker for the same effort opt for slimmer tyres with less tread

 

[John the Canuck]

Schwalbe Marathon + 700x35c at 70psi on my TREK Hybrid

so far...................................................zilch [crosses fingers]

 

[HLaB]

If thats only your first p'ture its a little premature to be thinking about new tyres; you will notice some performance change going a relatively large (10mm step), narrower tyres will roll better but will also offer a harsher ride.

When you do change tubes you will be looking for something like 700x28-38c (for 35cs) or 700x35-45c (for 45c), note the exact dimension range may be differrent, you just need one which cover your tyres.

 

[Cycleops]

I have 37c Maxxis Overdrives on my Marin hybrid and they roll quite well plus are comfortable. You should be able to use your existing tubes.

 

[evo456]

You would feel a difference, especially comfort wise. I went from 45c to 32c , yes it's quicker, but I value the extra comfort on very rutted paths. No harm trying out a,set so at least you can swap them out as and when required.

 

[aBear87]

If thats only your first p'ture its a little premature to be thinking about new tyres; you will notice some performance change going a relatively large (10mm step), narrower tyres will roll better but will also offer a harsher ride.

When you do change tubes you will be looking for something like 700x28-38c (for 35cs) or 700x35-45c (for 45c), note the exact dimension range may be differrent, you just need one which cover your tyres.

It's my first puncture on this bike. When I said a few weeks I meant this side of Christmas. I rode abit before the weather went horrible too. I'm impressed I've only just managed to puncture it given the poor thing carries my mass around

I just thought as I was going to a shop for tubes I could consider my options tyre wise.