JAMES - BadDNA made fun of my tires - WAHH

[MtnBikerChk]

He said 25s are too fat for me.

Should I steal IABs 23s?

[woodsguy]

I thought your tires looked wide too but mine are 28's. Maybe its the two tone that makes them look wider.

[BadDNA]

My rationale: the extra width might make the bike feel slightly more stable and last a little longer but I don't think you need it because you're such a light rider. I run a 22 in front and a 23 in the back. I think that stepping down to a narrower tire will make the bike feel a little more nimble and a bit quicker.

[I Are Baboon]

Should I steal IABs 23s?

I'll trade you for a new front wheel for my MTB. Remember, I need a hub with a through axle.

[DRB]

Kick him in the nuts.

Then kick IAB in the nuts and take his tires. Take pictures of him on the floor with smashed nuts but not of his smashed nuts.

[MtnBikerChk]

My rationale: the extra width might make the bike feel slightly more stable and last a little longer but I don't think you need it because you're such a light rider. I run a 22 in front and a 23 in the back. I think that stepping down to a narrower tire will make the bike feel a little more nimble and a bit quicker.

I think the rider needs to be narrower and more nimble.

[James]

25c tires have a smaller contact patch than 23c tires remember, so there is less rubber on the road slowing your down.
I have 25s on some of my bikes, they are a bit more comfortable, but not really any slower.
I think it's a psychological thing personally. Unless you're in a TT and need the smallest cross section, 25s are more than fine for most people. I've got a buddy who pretty much only rides 25s on all his bikes, and he's an absolute hammer.

[Silver]

You're sure he was talking about your tires?

[splat]

25c tires have a smaller contact patch than 23c tires

wouldn't that vary from tire to tire and inflation level ?

[James]

wouldn't that vary from tire to tire and inflation level ?
Yes, of course, and of brand, etc. But there was a review in one of the Euro mags a while back, comparing contact area. 23c had a longer, narrower patch, while 25c had more of a square contact area.
This is assuming the same tire at the same pressure.
23c is narrower, so was more aerodynamic as the speed picked up.

I think that for most people, the 25c is the more comfortable size, with similar performance.

[Stray_cat]

Kick him in the nuts.

Then kick IAB in the nuts and take his tires. Take pictures of him on the floor with smashed nuts but not of his smashed nuts.


Naw...just tell him his grill is small and his beer taste bad. It'll have the same effect.;)

[BadDNA]

Naw...just tell him his grill is small and his beer taste bad. It'll have the same effect.;)

You're gonna give me a complex Tom...

[moff_quigley]

He said 25s are too fat for me.

Should I steal IABs 23s?

You should get some 28s for spite.

[Stray_cat]

You're gonna give me a complex Tom...

hehe, it's what I do best.