Currently running 25mm tires on my 2015 aluminum madone with rim brakes. i just moved to central mass and the roads are absolute shit so i’d like to go wider but how much larger do y’all think?
by withmahdeeick
Currently running 25mm tires on my 2015 aluminum madone with rim brakes. i just moved to central mass and the roads are absolute shit so i’d like to go wider but how much larger do y’all think?
by withmahdeeick
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You might get a 28mm tyre in there, but I wouldn’t risk a 30. All depends on the tyre of course; 28 on the sidewall might pump up bigger.
28 looks like an easy fit.
Thickslick 28
safely 28mm, w a wide rim too.
28mm should be no prob.
Not sure if all bike brands do this, but on my manufacturers website it lists my max tire width. I will say this, I’ve noticed widths between brands are not exactly equal.
Should also look at your rear wheel space against the seat tube and front derailleur.
https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Marathon-11100139.01
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews/schwalbe-marathon-2015
https://redshiftsports.com/products/shockstop-suspension-stem
It depends. The actual width of a tire and what it is claimed to be are not the same thing. Some tires are narrower than claimed and others wider – and significantly so. First measure the existing tires with vernier calipers. Also helicopter tape is your friend.
Heh, now you know what “feature” to look for on your next road bike! <Wink>
Being able to run fat 700’s is kinda a rare feature on anything but newer road bikes…