Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads just upgrade to roadbike frame and my 700x35c tire is too big. can I use 32 or go for 28? by dorkly_guy Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
chonmj on December 7, 2023 3:26 pm I’d go for 28 to make clearance for mud and dirt. you might have some extra space depending on the type of dropout youhave, but most likely not.
eeeeemil on December 7, 2023 3:44 pm Continental 32mm will be fine, they are on thinner side. For Schwalbe 30 or 28mm would be better guess.
MrSaltyBacon on December 7, 2023 3:49 pm Have you thought of going to a 650 with a thicker tire rather than 700 with a 28?
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I’d go for 28 to make clearance for mud and dirt. you might have some extra space depending on the type of dropout youhave, but most likely not.
28. But probably 25.
Continental 32mm will be fine, they are on thinner side. For Schwalbe 30 or 28mm would be better guess.
Have you thought of going to a 650 with a thicker tire rather than 700 with a 28?
Vittoria makes a 30mm Corsa that would do the trick.