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by Leethemiller
Mon, Aug 03, 2015 13:48
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Iam currently riding a hybrid with schwalbe marathon 38 tyres
Iam getting a road bike but can't make my mined up what tyres to get schwalbe durano 25 or durano dd will I notice a a big difference in speed changing for 38 and would I notice a difference in speed if I go from duranos to marathon supreme 25
I would go for the schwalbe one tyres but I don't think they will stand the roads iam riding on as they have some loose stones
Let me no what you think
Thanks

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giff77 | 9 years ago
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As Crikey says. Your frame and forks will determine the size of your tyres. Also keep in mind if you want to have full guards as well. Will you be using the new machine for commuting or just evening and weekends? Personally I would get the Conti Gatorskins at 25. Should be able to run them at 90 or so and not run the risk of punctures. I'm avg weight for my size and run my commuter at 90psi and find it reasonably comfy with decent rolling resistance. There are others on the forum who will go lower or higher and tyre choice is also pretty personal. I've worked through several brands and finally stuck with Continental 4000's for the good bike and gators for the commuter. Hope this helps.

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Kadinkski | 9 years ago
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What does the 'reply' function actually do? Fix it or get rid of it - it just leads to broken threads like this.

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Big Engine | 9 years ago
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http://www.evanscycles.com/products/continental/grand-prix-4000s-ii-700c...

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crikey | 9 years ago
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{quote]there will a significant improvement in speed [/quote]

You'll be providing evidence of this?

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CXR94Di2 | 9 years ago
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Crikey it's out of order!

Glass houses and all that

Lee

Going from 38mm to 25mm tyres, there will a significant improvement in speed at a cost of comfort. Big tyres are so comfy, however 25mm are not that harsh. You will notice though, hopefully the speed put a smile on your face.

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Leethemiller replied to CXR94Di2 | 9 years ago
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Thanks

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crikey | 9 years ago
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Aw come on!

Both of you have offered no suggestions, merely criticism of my humorous reply, which would suggest a desire to be outraged which shames you both.

My honest answer would be along the lines of no, I don't think the width of your tyres will make much in the way of difference. Tyre width depends largely on your frame and whether or not you can fit tyres into said frame.

Standard road bike frames are usually run with 23 or 25 or 28 width tyres. There is little difference between them, although the larger tyres can be run at a lower pressure and therefore may feel more comfortable.

There is no excuse for crap spelling and no punctuation; it's just lazy, newbie or not.

'Ave a word.

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Leethemiller replied to crikey | 9 years ago
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Thanks for the advice I will sort it out for my next posting
Just for u m8

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crikey | 9 years ago
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I think your spelling and punctuation skills are equally abysmal.

HTH.

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Toro Toro replied to crikey | 9 years ago
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crikey wrote:

I think your spelling and punctuation skills are equally abysmal.

HTH.

I think this is a deeply obnoxious way to treat newbies.

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Leethemiller replied to Toro Toro | 9 years ago
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Ha ha nice one thanks
I will get is sorted for my next posting

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giff77 replied to crikey | 9 years ago
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crikey wrote:

I think your spelling and punctuation skills are equally abysmal.

HTH.

I don't think a grammar critique was being requested Crikey. Lay off the lad/lass and answer the question.

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