slowmick
38-39"
Ok team, i need help. My sister has a road bike that she rarely rides. Mostly because the tyres always seem to be flat and she has a pretty big fear of getting a flat while riding.
I want to buy her new tubes and tyres so that she can go out and enjoy her bike. I've been looking through the commuting threads too find what is a good puncture resistant tyre. I have no idea. Weight not an issue, speed not really an issue (her other bike is a 20 year old hardtail with 1.95 semi slicks - the road bike will feel quicker)
Looks like the Maxxis Refuse, Schwalbe Marathons and Continental Gatorskins get votes from people over the years.
Current tyres are 700 x 23. Is it worth going for slightly wider tyres for comfort (bike tracks and the occasional road ride? How wide can you go under a 105 caliper brake? Could i go to a 700x28? (Wheels are Alex AL220) What sort of tubes do i need? Is there anything else i need?
So many questions.
I want to buy her new tubes and tyres so that she can go out and enjoy her bike. I've been looking through the commuting threads too find what is a good puncture resistant tyre. I have no idea. Weight not an issue, speed not really an issue (her other bike is a 20 year old hardtail with 1.95 semi slicks - the road bike will feel quicker)
Looks like the Maxxis Refuse, Schwalbe Marathons and Continental Gatorskins get votes from people over the years.
Current tyres are 700 x 23. Is it worth going for slightly wider tyres for comfort (bike tracks and the occasional road ride? How wide can you go under a 105 caliper brake? Could i go to a 700x28? (Wheels are Alex AL220) What sort of tubes do i need? Is there anything else i need?
So many questions.