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07-31-2004, 04:24 PM

>Subject: Re: Fitting narrower tyres
>From: "Don" [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>Date: 7/31/2004 6:46 PM US Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <410c2de2_3@127.0.0.1>
>
>My old hybrid came with 700 x 38 tires and I put 700 x 28 on them and had no
>problems. this was on advice of guy at LBS.
>
>cheers
>
>don

Is 28 considered a wide road tire? I see a lot of Hybrids come with 35. Is
Bontrager a good wheel?

07-31-2004, 06:03 PM

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.

07-31-2004, 06:03 PM

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.

07-31-2004, 06:03 PM

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.

07-31-2004, 06:03 PM

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.

07-31-2004, 06:03 PM

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.

08-02-2004, 01:08 AM

Jeremy Collins wrote:

> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

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08-02-2004, 01:08 AM

Jeremy Collins wrote:

> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

--
jc

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08-02-2004, 01:08 AM

Jeremy Collins wrote:

> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

--
jc

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08-02-2004, 01:08 AM

Jeremy Collins wrote:

> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

--
jc

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