Should I ride 23 or 25?

Should I ride 23 or 25?

So, the wider the tyre the lower you want to set the pressure. A 25mm tyre at about 90psi will actually provide the same rolling resistance as a 23mm tyres at 120psi. As well as improved rolling resistance, a wide tyre at low pressure also equals more ride comfort.

Are 23c tires faster than 25c?

However, this isn’t a complete negative. After all, there’s a big difference between wearing an Astana team kit and riding Astana’s team tires. As you can see, less energy will be wasted on material deformation with a 25mm tire at equal pressure. And in more elementary terms, this means that you’ll go faster.

How long do continental gp4000s last?

I’ve typically get around 6,000+ miles. I’ve gotten consistently 3200-3500 miles out of them and only 1 flat in about 12,000 miles of riding on them. Great tire! I’ll get around 5000 miles as the front.

Are 23 and 25 tires interchangeable?

Both sizes will work on the same rims. There is a definite trend in the last year or two to put slightly wider tires on road bikes. As soon as I wear out the 23 mm tires I have on my Ridley Noah, I will be putting on 25 mm tires. I would most definitely recommend the 700×25.

Are wider tires slower cycling?

For almost a century, cyclists ‘knew’ that narrower tires roll faster. Some people realized that in theory, wider tires are faster due to their shorter contact patch, which deforms less as they roll.

Are 28mm Tyres slower than 25mm?

‘Also a 28mm tubeless tyre is the fastest setup [in rolling resistance tests]. At 40kmh a high-quality clincher tyre with a latex inner tube is about 2 watts slower. Comparing rolling resistance, a 25mm tubeless tyre at 95-100psi is the same as a 30mm tubeless tyre at 72-80psi.

Do wider tires have less rolling resistance?

Tire pressure, tire diameter, tire width, tire construction, tire tread and other factors all have an effect on rolling resistance. Wider tires roll better than narrower tires. This statement generally invokes skepticism, nevertheless, with tires at the same pressure a narrower tire deflects more and so deforms more.

What’s the difference between the 25c and 28C gp4000s?

Rolling resistance of the 25C GP4000S with a real width of 27 mm is close to the rolling resistance of the 23C GP4000S. The 28C GP4000S does have a noticeable lower rolling resistance but remember that this tire has a real measured width of 31 mm, which is a bigger step up than the 23C to 25C.

How tall is the continental Grand Prix 4000s II?

Rolling Resistance GP4000S II 23C GP4000S II 25C GP4000S II 28C Manufacturer Weight 205 grams 225 grams 260 grams Measured Weight 204 grams 215 grams 267 grams Measured Width on 17C Rim 25 mm 27 mm 31 mm Measured Height on 17C Rim 23 mm 25 mm 29 mm

What kind of tire does continental gp4000 S2 use?

More subjectively, but arguably more important, the tires just feel good on the road. Perhaps due to their girthiness (measured 28mm on 19mm internal-width rims), and the 330tpi nylon casing with the BlackChili compound, the Grand Prixs deliver a supple ride.