new tyres on my trek or not

greenbob
greenbob Posts: 12
edited July 2017 in Road general
HI , All i am new to the forum and as i am geting very keen on bikeing after 20 yr or more off , i have bought a TREK 7300 hybrid 20112 model and starting to do a few miles on the road now instead of the old lind , anyway my hybrid has 700, 35c tyre's on what size can i put on to make it easier for say a 30 mile ride etc, any imfo will be brill. thanks bob. :D

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  • k-dog
    k-dog Posts: 1,652
    Anything lighter and more road oriented will make a nice difference. I would probably go down to 28c to keep a nice balance of comfort and reduced rolling resistance.

    Take your pick here - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/28c-road-tyres/

    Just avoid anything with a tread pattern or a puncture guard as they get heavy.

    I've always been pleased with Michelin and Schwalbe road tyres.
    I'm left handed, if that matters.
  • MiddleRinger
    MiddleRinger Posts: 678
    Like above, a good compromise would be some 28mm road tyres like Conti 4 Seasons or even GP4000S if fancy. They'll reduce your rolling resistance and weigh a bit less too. You will notice the difference when pushing it over your usual ride.
    ~ ~ How fast is fast enough? ~ ~ ~ ~ Tempo Cyclist - Tasmania ~ ~
  • trekvet
    trekvet Posts: 223
    Tyres can be odd if you like, ie. Less puncture resistance in the front as it carries less weight. The less tread there is on front tyre less less muck will be thrown up onto chain. Go for folding tyres as generally lighter. Don't forget tubes, these are good balance between cost and weight, get 4, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-road-inner-tube-1/
    The Wife complained for months about the empty pot of bike oil on the hall stand; so I replaced it with a full one.
  • greenbob
    greenbob Posts: 12
    HI, All thanks for your good replies you gave me, this is why i joined the forum to learn and me new friends, .ATVB Bob :D

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