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I have a Specialized Vita cycle with 700x32mm tyres. Would I be able to put 28mm tyres on?
This ^^^ Even if they are 28-38 you'll find such big tubes a pain to get in. I use the ones for 25s in my 28s: much easier and no chance of a problem (or 'over-inflation').Yes although you may have to swap for narrower inner tubes too.
Nope.And it's a good idea because you'll go faster
It's a bad idea because you'll go slower!Nope.
TDF competitors have been switching from 23's to 25's as the bigger carcass can soak up road vibrations better thus saving the rider energy and as they are less prone to skipping along the road, enable the bike to be ridden faster.
There comes a point when too big a tyre becomes a hindrance to speed, but 32c ain't it. Mine rolls better on supple 38c tyres than stiffer 32's.
And it's a good idea because you'll go faster
I believe @dbeattie is talking about only using 622-20 to 25 tubes, because they are significantly lighter and less material for hysteresis loss within the tyre, and therefore will be faster (a little bit).Nope.
Relatively poor value comparison. Does your bike "roll" better on supple 38s as opposed to supple 32s?Mine rolls better on supple 38c tyres than stiffer 32's
Indeed!Or clearance for mudguards.
Relatively poor value comparison. Does your bike "roll" better on supple 38s as opposed to supple 32s?
One of the challenges for this approach ('wider tyres give a better ride and roll better in the real, unsmooth road surface, world') which I think has a lot going for it, is that it is rather difficult to get tyres wider than 28 nominal which have competitive rolling resistance. The Marathon Supreme is probably the best balance of reasonable weight, lowish rolling resistance and thickness of tyre. What would be your recommendation for a supple 38/37? Please link to its entry on rollingresistance.com.