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Tyre size
benstewe 
| 31 Aug 11:02 |
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 Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | help please i use a 700.35 as my front tyre & a 700.42 on the back is there any reason i should not do this i ride a hybrid bike & find it ok but is it a bad thing ? |
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BusterG
| 03 Sep 10:34 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Hi No real reason not to. Having a skinnier wheel on the front is OK. If you feel the drag to drive ratio of a fatter tyre on the back is justified for the surface you normally ride on then go for it. Cycling for me is about fun and maintining my fitness. So a bit of drag is a good thing coz I will need to work harder to get home. I know plenty of guys who use different tyres front and back that is usually based around the conditions of the trails they usually ride. I am interested in your reason for the different tyres. Where they the last 2 in the shop or is there some cunning science behind it all? Later |
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benstewe
| 04 Sep 16:46 |
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Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | reasons one is weight i usually have tent sleeping bag & of for a few days as often as poss feel it makes me more stable on forest tracks etc i dont want to be the fastest on the roads i feel i have more control with my back tyre bigger than the front letting some air out the back tyre gives me a little more control in the dirt but i try keep away from a mtb sort of track i also change too 700/32 if i am on the road for a long time with no weight both tyres just wonder if anyone else does such thing,s |
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andrews87
| 15 Jul 07:48 |
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Joined: 01 Jul 2024 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Tyre size refers to the specific measurements that indicate the dimensions of a tyre. It is typically represented as a series of numbers and letters,tyre rotation service such as "205/55 R16." These numbers denote the tyre's width, aspect ratio (height to width), construction type (radial), and rim diameter. Choosing the correct tyre size is crucial for ensuring compatibility with your vehicle and maintaining optimal performance and safety. |
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