What tires can I put on my road bike?

What tires can I put on my road bike?

Most road bike frames can accommodate a tire as wide as about 28mm. Cyclocross and touring bikes are generally designed to accommodate wider tires. We recommend 23mm and 25mm wide tires for recreational road cyclists. The 25mm width is nice for long distance riding since it will provide a more comfortable ride.

What tires can you fit on a 700c rim?

On a ‘700c’ wheel, you can have a range of different widths. 23mm wide tires have been the standard for most road cycling over the past couple decades. You might see a 700x20c, or a 700x25c. On a cyclocross bike or 29-inch mountain bike, you could see tires as wide as 700x35c or 700x58c.

Can you put cross tires on a road bike?

For cyclocross wheels, you can use most road bike wheelsets. If you’re looking for something that’s going to hold up to the demands of CX riding, it might be worthwhile considering a 32/36 spoke handbuilt wheelset, although most machine-made wheels have their uses for cyclocross racing.

What does 700x35c mean?

700x35c is the dimension of your bicycle tire, as measured using the ‘French system’. Breaking this down, 700 is the nominal diameter of the bike tire in millimeters. The next number, 35, is the nominal width of the tire (again, this is measured in millimeters).

Is there a difference between 700 and 700c?

The modern standard for road, cyclocross, and many hybrid tires is 700C. You’ll also find 700C tires on some European-style cruiser bikes. The “700” refers to the rough outer diameter of the tire, although the actual outer diameter will vary greatly, depending on the type of tire and tread pattern.

How long do unused bike tires last?

The tires keep their performance level for about three years. Then the aging agents and softeners have dissipated enough to let you feel the difference in grip and suppleness. However, it is safe to use tires up to six years after manufacturing.

Should you rotate road bike tires?

The only time tire rotation is appropriate on a bicycle is when you are replacing the rear tire. If you feel like taking the trouble, and use the same type of tire front and rear, you should move the front tire to the rear wheel, and install the new tire in front.

Can I put knobby tires on my road bike?

The knob shape itself makes little difference. “It’s all about ‘design’” a Panaracer engineer confided. Designing a knobby tire that rolls OK on pavement is not too hard, either. Space your knobs closely, and the tire will roll fine.

What size tire do pro cyclists use?

In the past, road bikes used tyres as narrow as 18c, but over time racers have realised that a larger volume/width tyre offers better comfort, grip and even a lower rolling resistance. Whilst just a few years ago most professional cyclists were using 23mm, 25mm tyres are now the standard.

Why is it called 700c?

700C tires The “700” refers to the rough outer diameter of the tire, although the actual outer diameter will vary greatly, depending on the type of tire and tread pattern. The “C” means NOTHING; it does not stand for “centimeters.” Think about it–a 700-centimeter tire would be HUGE, over 21 feet tall!

What does the C stand for in 700C?

At one point in time, “700c” was a standard tire/rim size, where “c” indicated the bead seat diameter and “700” was the diameter, in millimeters, when the tire was installed and inflated. That “700c” tire size has a 622 millimeter bead seat diameter.

How long do 700c tires last?

The conventional wisdom is that your road bike tires last anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 miles. High-end (more expensive) tires should last at least 2,500 miles.

How many miles does a road bike tire last?

1,000 to 3,000 miles
The conventional wisdom is that your road bike tires last anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 miles. High-end (more expensive) tires should last at least 2,500 miles.