Tyre advice for a newbie

Brianxx

Having always had mountain bikes, I am just dipping my toes into road bikes and have purchased a Carrera Gryphon v spec but it needs new tyres, the ones on it are 700 x 28, would it matter if i changed to either a 25 or 23, and what would the implications be ?
I will be using it for normal roads and promenades and also want to try and avoid punctures as best i can, any help and advice would be greatly appreciated

Brianxx

Now im really confused, someone has just saidf to me try 700 x 30 or 35 EEEEEEEEEEEEkkkkkkkkkk what do i do lol

maddog 2

28s will be fine

thinner is faster but less tough, generally

sloppyschleckonds

Is the Gryphon a road bike?

Brianxx

yes its a road bike

Brianxx

not to fussed about going really fast, more for distance and a few less bumps, would i/can i go for 30s then

night_porter

The Gryphon is what we affectionately call a hybrid. That is to say is has thinner wheels than an mtb which are 700c similar to road bikes but the Gryphon still uses mtb gearing, bars and braking systems.

At a guess it will be lighter than an mtb but heavier than a roadie.

The limiting factor of the tyres would be the clearance of your forks and according to Halfords website it will take tyres up to 700x32c. Therefore if it is comfort over speed you require then go for some tyres of that size.

There are plenty of recommendations for Gatorskins on here so they must be pretty good for puncture protection. Don't go for 700x35c as they will not fit your frame!

Personally I would run with the 28's you currently have and worry about it when they need replacing as you will probably be more aware of what you actually want/need.

As maddog said:

thinner tyres = higher pressure = more speed
or
fatter tyres = lower pressure = more comfort