08-23-2007, 12:03 AM | #11 |
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Try to get at least 28s. I would be very surprised if you didn't do better on 28s. If you can fit a 32, do it, but you should be bale to get a 28 on there. 25 is just too small.
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700x25 should be okay for someone you're size. You could possibly go up to a 28 just to be safe. You'll probably lose a little rolling speed, but save time in the long run in having to change fewer flats.
If it looks like a snake bite on the tube, thats a pinch flat. Often that means your pressure is too low. A clydesdale (I'm not saying you are one fusnik) should probably be up around 120-150psi to avoid pinch flats. Make sure the tube is tested for this kind of pressure. And there is no way a bike pump will get you close to this kind of pressure out on the road, unless it is one of those big, heavy frame-mounted battering rams. You may get 120 psi out of those. A blow out is easy to identify and is basically unrepairable. |
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I rode 19s during an Ironman and blew out both tires.
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Two, I suppose:
First: His current 25 may be less than that and to even get there he may need to get a 28 in that tire. Second: He should be careful when he gets a 28 to make sure it is actually bigger than his current tire while still being sure it will fit. My post was also repossnindg to your comment that 25s should be enough. THat may be true (but I tend to think not), but it would depend on the actual size ofthe 25
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fus, you may want to look at mail order for some of these things. unless you want to support your LBS. Those tires that are $50 at the shop are $25 online.
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