tyre size on a fixie

[danthunders]

Hi guys

 

Need some advice.

 

I want to change the size of my tyres on my fixie. Im currently ridig a 700 23c on the rear and a 700 20c in the front. I was thinking of getting a 700 25c for the rear and then moving the rear tyre to the front.

 

Will this improve the road handling?

 

Or should i go even bigger to a 28c?

 

Thanks

 

Dan

 

[Tumbleweed]

It depends on a number of things. Will you run the bigger tyre at the same pressure?

[pietas]

What do you do with you're fixie? Cyclocross?

 

Otherwise won't make any diff

[danthunders]

@ pietas - i want to be able to ride the bike on paths, pavements, roads, in wet condition etc. I wont be doing any cyclocross or anything like that.

 

just want a stable bike in most coniditions. im not so worried about speed, just want a nice comfortable bike to ride and enjoy.

 

@ tumbleweed - i have no clue on tyre pressures and what would be a good tyre pressure. Like i mentioned i just want a bike that handles well.

 

 

[Tumbleweed]

@ pietas - i want to be able to ride the bike on paths, pavements, roads, in wet condition etc. I wont be doing any cyclocross or anything like that.

 

just want a stable bike in most coniditions. im not so worried about speed, just want a nice comfortable bike to ride and enjoy.

 

@ tumbleweed - i have no clue on tyre pressures and what would be a good tyre pressure. Like i mentioned i just want a bike that handles well.

 

Running a bigger tyre at a lower pressure will increase the chance of pinch punctures. I'd stick with what you have. I run 23mm on my fixie.

Edited July 10, 2013 by Tumbleweed

[danthunders]

thanks for the info tumbleweed!

[divernick]

Run 23c front and back at 7-8bar.

[DR ◣◢]

Can anybody source Thick Slick tyres?

[pietas]

Gooi cyclocross or touring type tyres. Much more durable. But then, 23c is also fine if you stick to the black stuff

[javadude]

What fixie is it? If its an 80s track bike then you might not be able to run a 23 on the front.

[danthunders]

The the frame I'm using is an old Alpina racing bike. I have a lot clearance.

 

Think I'm going to go with 23c in front and back.

 

Thanks for all the input.

[Wyatt Earp]

Hi guys

 

Need some advice.

 

I want to change the size of my tyres on my fixie. Im currently ridig a 700 23c on the rear and a 700 20c in the front. I was thinking of getting a 700 25c for the rear and then moving the rear tyre to the front.

 

Will this improve the road handling?

 

Or should i go even bigger to a 28c?

 

Thanks

 

Dan

 

My advice.

Go 25 or 28 if you can get a tire.

The ride will be a helluva lot more comfy.

[Niel1]

@Danthunders, stick with 23c ja! I run 23c on my fixie and we race alley cat races in cape town. We go everywhere, onto side walks and through side streets and through alleyways, with the bikes and no probs with the 23c!

[eddy]

On sunday, in Paris, because of the cobbled road most of the guys would have been running 25, albeit tubbies .

 

I have been riding 25 on my roadbike for about 3 years now and on the Jo'burg potholed roads I have not had a pinchflat on them.

 

I'm about 93kg and they do make a differnce.

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