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Ride Difference 28 Inch vs 26 Inch Tyres?

  • 02-03-2010 9:03pm
    #1
    Thargor
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    Does the extra 2 inch circumference make a really noticeable difference to the way a bike rides do people find, if all the other parts on the bike are similar I mean? Just wondering if its a major factor to consider if I was going upgrading.


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  • #2
    IM0
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    bigger wheels roll easier, so they say, though how much is anyones guess


  • #3
    cdaly_
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    I'm not sure what you're asking here.

    Are you talking about the difference between 26" and 28" diameter wheels (huge difference) or the difference between 26mm and 28mm tyre width (small difference)?

    If you're talking about wheel diameter, the change translates into about 6" extra circumference and therefore significant change to your gearing.

    OTOH, if you're talking about tyre width, you'll get a slightly larger contact patch with somewhat higher rolling resistance but the ability to run the tyres a little softer for comfort (but at the penalty of even more rolling resistance)...


  • #4
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,063 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    I mean 28 inch diameter not width, sorry. Yeah Im just generally wondering how it feels, as in is it an easier ride, further/faster for less work you know? Basically what difference does it make and is it very noticeable compared to 26 inchers?


  • #5
    IM0
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    cdaly_ wrote: »
    I'm not sure what you're asking here.

    fairly obvious really 28 inch vs 26 inch tyres

    unless your picturing tractor tyres on a bike :confused:


  • #6
    kona
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    Generally speaking, bigger wheels are weaker. But they do roll better and allow better gearing for speed.


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  • #7
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,063 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    But are they better is what Im wondering, as in if your bike had 26" wheels that spontaneously grew an extra 2" overnight would you notice feck all difference or would you say Wow Im never going back to 26" tyres? Im on about hybrid bikes here by the way.


  • #8
    IM0
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    Thargor wrote: »
    But are they better is what Im wondering, as in if your bike had 26" wheels that spontaneously grew an extra 2" overnight would you notice feck all difference or would you say Wow Im never going back to 26" tyres? Im on about hybrid bikes here by the way.

    26" are easier to clean, they're quicker ;)

    horses for courses, get 26" if your using it for mtb'ing or 28" for road riding, or just do what we do..get a 26" for mtb'ing and 700 for road riding, this why you need more than one bike :) and they are only the start of the collection ;)


  • #9
    kona
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    The trendy lads in MTB are now using 29" wheels. It all down to preference, I only ride 26", because it gives me better choice and cheaper choice in what brakes and suspension I can use, but if your asking for advice Id reccomend that if you need the bike for a commute, 700c is your friend :)


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