Larger Tyres (700 x 28 upwards) for road use?
arlowood
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Just switched my aging 700 x 25c Michelin Pro4 SC tyres for some 28c Pro4 Endurance on my Equilibrium Disc (Archetype/Hope Pro2 Evo wheelset)
Only done a couple of rides but have been hugely impressed by the difference in comfort with no obvious penalties in rolling resistance. Running 80psi front and 90psi rear (rider weight ~90kg but planning to bring that down to around 85kg or less)
Taking delivery next week of a new Planet X London Road which has clearance to take up to 38c tyres.
Will be switching my Archetypes over to the Planet X in due course and I was wondering whether there would be any additional benefit in looking at larger tyre sizes eg 32c or above. Only planning tarmac mileage so not really interested in CX specific tyres. Also my riding is purely fitness based about 50-100miles per week - no commuting.
Any thoughts about the benefits or otherwise of going larger than 28c for road use?
Also as a corollary - any recommendations for slicks (folding preferrably) in the size range 32c and above - if they exist?
Only done a couple of rides but have been hugely impressed by the difference in comfort with no obvious penalties in rolling resistance. Running 80psi front and 90psi rear (rider weight ~90kg but planning to bring that down to around 85kg or less)
Taking delivery next week of a new Planet X London Road which has clearance to take up to 38c tyres.
Will be switching my Archetypes over to the Planet X in due course and I was wondering whether there would be any additional benefit in looking at larger tyre sizes eg 32c or above. Only planning tarmac mileage so not really interested in CX specific tyres. Also my riding is purely fitness based about 50-100miles per week - no commuting.
Any thoughts about the benefits or otherwise of going larger than 28c for road use?
Also as a corollary - any recommendations for slicks (folding preferrably) in the size range 32c and above - if they exist?
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I run Vittoria Randonneur Pro IIs on my 'crosser (when not shod with knobblies). They're the 32mm version and they feel very plush. A little slower than the 25mm Ultremos on my wide carbon rims on my carbon bike, but the extra comfort is worth the trade off. Given the deteriorating quality of the roads where I am I'm increasingly grateful when I've chosen the 'crosser with wide tyres! Not sure whether there would be great benefit in going bigger than 32mm, although I do have the frame clearance to do so. Keep thinking about going to 28mm on my proper road bike, but clearance is a bit more restricted...
Yep, big tyres is where it's at 8)Titus Silk Road Ti rigid 29er - Scott Solace 10 disc - Kinesis Crosslight Pro6 disc - Scott CR1 SL - Pinnacle Arkose X 650b - Pinnacle Arkose singlespeed - Specialized Singlecross...& an Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 4 string...0 -
I have 28mm GP4000s 2 on my CAADX, also with Archetype rims.
Rides much smoother than the Vittoria Randonneur Pro 37mm I had on previously, and a lot lighter (Wiggle price matched Rose to get a pair for £54)0 -
Only done a couple of rides but have been hugely impressed by the difference in comfort with no obvious penalties in rolling resistance.quote]
That'll be because the 28's have a lower rolling resistance than the 25's.....0 -
Radonneur Pro are tough. But not especially plush. Hyper Voyager are much smoother.
There's a lack of premium 30c+ tyres at the moment. I run 28c GP4000ii but if someone did a plush 30/32c I'd be all over it.My blog: http://www.roubaixcycling.cc (kit reviews and other musings)
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+1 for the Voyager Hypers.
Your London Road will probably come fitted with them if you're getting the £800 mech disc version anyway...0 -
agree with B the B the Schwalbe s-Ones look very interesting anyone have an idea when they'll be "in the shops" ?0
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+1 for the Voyager Hypers.
Your London Road will probably come fitted with them if you're getting the £800 mech disc version anyway...
Not sure about that - specification states the tyres are Hutcheson Gotham ProtectAir Wired 700 x 35c.
Will probably do a few miles on the wheels/tyres as supplied just to see how they feel/ perform compared to my existing Archetype/Hope Pro2 Evo combo with Pro4 Endurance (700 x 28c)
Would prefer to avoid wired tyres if possible just from the weight penalty perspetive and the fitting hassles comp[ared to folding examples0 -
These days 'race' tyres for me are 28mm michelin pro4 endurance - great tyre though major pain getting on off my wheel rims
My 'winter' tyres I've just put back on are vittoria randonneur pro 35mm - super plush an little if any difference in speed (despite weight penalty). Well for the commute anyway...if we're talking sunday rides on plush roads and hills etc then I'm sure you'll notice a difference...if you like to push it that is0 -
Compass tyres are available upto 38mm. They are some of the supplest tyres you can buy but not cheap. Think they are made in Japan by panasonic. https://www.compasscycle.com/product-category/components/tires/700c/
I've put some 38mm extra light barlow pass tyres on a set of wheels for my croix de fer (http://www.velovitality.co.uk/collections/700c-tyres)
They give such a smooth fast ride even at 45-55 psi. I will be putting some compass 28mm (or 32mm if they fit) on my next road disc bike.0 -
The "ordinary" schwalbe one 700 x 28 gives a pretty lush ride with archetypes.0
