New wheels, new tires (difference between 700x25, 26, & 28?) - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-14-2004, 09:10 AM

I've a heavy rider (240lbs). My current wheels (28 spokes on the rear) have
700x26c tires.

I've ordered a new wheelset due to spokes breaking on the rear (36 spokes on
the rear). I'm thinking of putting 700x25c or 700x28c tires on this
one...will I notice any significant differences? I'm buying the another
cassette for the new rear wheel that is exactly the same as the one on my
current wheel, just so I can ensure the bike rides basically the same with
either wheelset.