NOT a which tyre thread...

[johnnyh]

...but a which size! This is for the road bike.

700x25 is what I have now, will I notice any comfort change (ie less) if I put on 700x23's??? (on rides of 50 to 100 miles).

 

[yello]

What a bizarre coincidence! I am quite literally searching for similar answers on changing from 28 to 25! I don't reckon I'll notice to be honest but I'll be interested in others opinions.

 

[johnnyh]

well I find 25's fine, but thought I would go for 23's if there isn't going to be a noticable difference... ?

 

[fossyant]

I run 23's only - changing different widths if using the same tyre - you'll not notice. If changing tyre make/model, then yes you'll notice.

If you are going to 23mm, I'd recommend Mich Pro Race 3, Continental GP4000 or Schwalbe Ultremo's. - You'll like them.....

What are you using now ?

 

[johnnyh]

I honestly couldn't tell you, just tyres that came on the bike 700x25 is all I know about them.

First tyres I will have bought for the road bike, so it will doubtless feel different whatever I put on. Just a case of knowing will it be harder on my arse over 100 miles if I drop to 23's really?

 

[MacB]

mini hi-jack, but I want to switch tyres on my hybrid at some point, running 700x35 at moment. Was thinking of going to 700x28, how do I know what the rims will accept?

 

[Tynan]

I went from 25 to 23 about a year ago, I do go faster now but I couldn;t say that was tyres, they look like they shold go faster which is worth something

Just as comfy imho

 

[Randochap]

You're bucking the trend ... toward wider tyres.

 

[Sittingduck]

mini hi-jack, but I want to switch tyres on my hybrid at some point, running 700x35 at moment. Was thinking of going to 700x28, how do I know what the rims will accept?

I did the same thing back in Nov. Just switched back to the 35's though after a p*ncture, caused by a fairly worn back tyre. I would imagine youjr rims will take 28's no problem macB

 

[MacB]

Ta SD, they'll be new M+'s so hopefully minimise punctures

 

[Sittingduck]

Cool - I will likely get a set of those when my 35mm Nimbus ones wear down myself. I really liked the 28's