View Single Post
  #10  
Old November 9th 11, 12:02 AM posted to aus.bicycle
F Murtz[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 193
Default 700/38 vs 700/23 tyres on a "comfort" hybrid commuter bike.

John Henderson wrote:
Rob wrote:

Its true wider tyres will have a higher rolling resistance. Even just a
small increase.


That's a myth, and a false one at that. See eg:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/3suok2f

John



What about the fact that the skinny tyre is often run at over 100 PSI
and the fat tyre at 40 PSI
Ads
 

Home - Home - Home - Home - Home