Rookie Road Tire Question

[Rotwang]

Hello, I just upgraded to a road bike after a few years of riding a mountain bike mainly on paved
trails (mostly the Silver Comet Trail outside Atlanta). My new bike, a Bianchi Strada, has 700x25c
tires. Most of the tires I see for sale in the various cycling catalogs are
700x23c. If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires, or would I also
have to replace the wheels?

Thanks for any help, Rotwang

 

[Ken]

Rotwang <[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]:
> My new bike, a Bianchi Strada, has 700x25c tires. Most of the tires I see for sale in the various
> cycling catalogs are
> 700x23c. If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires

Yes

 

[Mike Jacoubowsk]

> Hello, I just upgraded to a road bike after a few years of riding a mountain bike mainly on paved
> trails (mostly the Silver Comet Trail outside Atlanta). My new bike, a Bianchi Strada, has 700x25c
> tires. Most of the tires I see for sale in the various cycling catalogs are
> 700x23c. If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires, or would I
> also have to replace the wheels?

The Bianchi website lists Mavic CXP22 rims; you should be able to using anything from 20c (but why
would you???) up to 28c without trouble. Your present 25c tires will give a more comfortable ride
than a 23c, and be less likely to puncture if ridden at slightly lower than recommended presure.

When you change tires, make sure you have a high-quality rim tape, not a rubber one (which sometimes
comes on stock bikes).

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

 

[Snortley]

Check the width of the space in your fork and between the seatstays and read this article:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire_sizing.html

You got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.

- Yogi Berra

 

[One Of The Six]

"Rotwang" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello, I just upgraded to a road bike after a few years of riding a mountain bike mainly on paved
> trails (mostly the Silver Comet Trail outside Atlanta). My new bike, a Bianchi Strada, has 700x25c
> tires. Most of the tires I see for sale in the various cycling catalogs are
> 700x23c. If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires, or would I
> also have to replace the wheels?
>

700x23 will work fine, but I would going the extra mile and find 700x25. They are more comfortable
can be used on rougher terrain, can be run at lower pressure and are not slower.

 

[Rainman]

Stay with the 25c. You may have more flats with a 23c and your bike may be a little more difficult
to handle. You don't need to replace the wheels and can go to wider tires if so desired.

Regards,

Rotwang <[email protected]>
> If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires, or would I also have to
> replace the wheels?

 

[Rotwang]

Thanks to all for the replies.

Rotwang