Hi, I have a 2011 Kona Honky Tonk that I'd like to use for a gravel bike (hopefully). I'm just not sure what the maximum size of tire I can fit on it would be. It came with 700x28c Conti Ultrasports. I've added a couple of pics here using a caliper to show the width at the very top of the forks and seat stays. I'm not sure if that's helpful or not. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I just haven't tried to fit larger tires on it or any bike before. If anyone can help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
by True_Loph
3 Comments
Umm….. no. Simply, no.
32mm max probably. But I would only use that for the smoothest gravel ever, and only for short jaunts at that
I’ve ridden 26mm Gravel King slicks on fresh Nebraska white rock.
It wasn’t fun. It was scary, in fact. I had to keep my body on a swivel.
That bike is relegated to pea gravel paths and easy road rides.