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Fatter Tyres

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  • 23-08-2011 8:35pm
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    anthonyvbyrne
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭


    I have a Giant Defy 4, and it is almost perfect for my needs. 3 to 4 road outings per week 20 to 50 K each depending on time available etc. Solo. In my location ( Rural south Meath) the roads are in sh1te condition, so I would like to up-size my tyres. Anybody else have similar experience / advice based on experience. I am currently using the standard 25-622 I would like to go to 30 or 32, The back forks look like no problem, but the front looks pretty tight ??

    Speed / performance are NOT my goal, rather endurance / versatility of road conditions.

    P.S. Not interested in changing bike at this time. Just wheels / tyres.
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    Coronal
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭Coronal


    You might get 28 mm tyres onto a Defy, but you won't get 30-32 mm. The wheels should be fine no matter what the roads are like. Also, 25 mm tyres are normally ok for any paved roads, unless you're a bit on the heavy side. Are you just concerned about the 'fragility' of the road bike?


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    Holyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 869 ✭✭✭Holyboy


    As above, 28c will just about fit without rubbing on the brakes, unless it's something like a marathon plus, but any standard road 28c tyre should be OK.


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    anthonyvbyrne
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭anthonyvbyrne


    Coronal wrote: »
    You might ... unless you're a bit on the heavy side. Are you just concerned about the 'fragility' of the road bike?

    Yep. (90+ kg ) plus the bike. We're pushing 100K + around on those 25 mm tyres ... I just think a wider tyre would 'suit me' better. I will talk to my bike-shop guy about it too, but the more i think about it the more I want to change them.


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