Rookie Road Tire Question

Rotwang <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

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My new bike, a Bianchi Strada, has 700x25c tires. Most of the tires I see for sale in the various
cycling catalogs are
700x23c. If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires

Yes

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Hello, I just upgraded to a road bike after a few years of riding a mountain bike mainly on paved
trails (mostly the Silver Comet Trail outside Atlanta). My new bike, a Bianchi Strada, has 700x25c
tires. Most of the tires I see for sale in the various cycling catalogs are
700x23c. If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires, or would I
also have to replace the wheels?

The Bianchi website lists Mavic CXP22 rims; you should be able to using anything from 20c (but why
would you???) up to 28c without trouble. Your present 25c tires will give a more comfortable ride
than a 23c, and be less likely to puncture if ridden at slightly lower than recommended presure.

When you change tires, make sure you have a high-quality rim tape, not a rubber one (which sometimes
comes on stock bikes).

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Check the width of the space in your fork and between the seatstays and read this article:

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"Rotwang" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hello, I just upgraded to a road bike after a few years of riding a mountain bike mainly on paved
trails (mostly the Silver Comet Trail outside Atlanta). My new bike, a Bianchi Strada, has 700x25c
tires. Most of the tires I see for sale in the various cycling catalogs are
700x23c. If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires, or would I
also have to replace the wheels?

700x23 will work fine, but I would going the extra mile and find 700x25. They are more comfortable
can be used on rougher terrain, can be run at lower pressure and are not slower.

Stay with the 25c. You may have more flats with a 23c and your bike may be a little more difficult
to handle. You don't need to replace the wheels and can go to wider tires if so desired.

Regards,

Rotwang <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

If I decide to replace the tires on my bike, can I use the 700x23c tires, or would I also have to
replace the wheels?

Thanks to all for the replies.

Rotwang