| Re: Fitting narrower tyres
On Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:24:50 +0000, Fx199 wrote:
> Is 28 considered a wide road tire? I see a lot of Hybrids come with 35. Is
> Bontrager a good wheel?
28 is usually the widest tire size in the sporty models, most racey bikes
come with rubber ranging from 19-25. I ride 25s myself and to me they feel
as fast as the skinnier models, but with a bit more safety against pinch
flats.
If you're using modern low profile sidepulls, some bikes will have a
problem with tire clearance on 28s, but with cantilever or v-brakes it's
not an issue.
35 is a good width for hybrids, but I find that 28s definitely feel a bit
faster--perhaps it's the tire weight or the fact that many of the wider
tires have a more aggressive tread which can slow you down.
You can often find decent tires for ten bucks a pop at Nashbar and other
on-line shops. It's affordable and fun to try a few different sets and see
what works for you.
Bontrager products are generally fine, but I don't know which specific
wheelset you're referring to. Build quality is as important as the brand
of the parts btw. I usually buy inexpensive machine built wheels and
de-stress and tighten the spokes myself.
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