Thinking of going from 700X23 to 700X25! Daft question?

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Good evening all

I am currently using 700X23 Armadillo tyres on Mavic Open Pro wheels on my single speed commuter bike. I have always preferred the Schwalbe Marathon + tyres! However Schwalbe do not make them in 700x23.

Probably a daft question but would 700X25 fit my wheels?
 

Will1985

Über Member
Location
South Norfolk
Yes they'll fit the rims. Ensure that there is enough of a gap between the wall of the tyre and the seatstay - it's only an extra 1mm either side but you never know.
 

willem

Über Member
25 mm should fit, and perhaps even 28 mm. But why would you want the Marathon Plus? I can see that you may want something robust with good puncture protection, but really the Marathon Plus is overkill in most situations. And it is so stiff, and thus uncomfortable and slow. We have the standard Marathon on our commuter bikes, and really, no punctures other than a nail or so that would also defeat a Marathon Plus.
Willem
 

dellzeqq

pre-talced and mighty
Location
SW2
Will1985 said:
Yes they'll fit the rims. Ensure that there is enough of a gap between the wall of the tyre and the seatstay - it's only an extra 1mm either side but you never know.
+1. My bike doesn't take 25s.
 
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