Tire Sizes

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ronray43 from Colorado Springs on 5/28/2018 3:31:23 PM:

We've enjoyed reading the comments from previous riders, but haven't seen a lot of info on recommended tire widths. Was wondering if a 38C hybrid tire would suffice, or, if not, what tire width folks are recommending.

Alex from Lincoln on 6/5/2018 6:05:42 AM:

I would recommend cramming the largest tire that fits in the frame but 38c would be sufficient for sure. I’d run it down around 40 psi to make the ride a bit more supple and helps the tire float on the loose limestone a bit better. A nice fast rolling tread helps.

Jay from Rochester MN on 6/25/2018 3:07:35 PM:

Just rode Valentine to O'Neill with 5 people, four with 32mm tires, one with 40mm tires. It had rained for like 4 straight days so the trail was pretty soft. The 40mm bike found the trail to be ride-able but for the 32mm tires it was just too soft. We sunk in and it was exhausting. We mostly rode on the highway.

Dave from St. Paul, MN on 7/5/2018 11:58:48 AM:

I have 28 mm tires on a road bike, and did the Katy trail with no problems this year. (And Sparta-Elroy as part of a St. Paul to Chicago trip a year ago.) Based on what you're indicating, it sounds like you wouldn't recommend taking on the trail with those tires, correct? Is the trail crushed limestone? In the two other trails noted above, I had no problems.

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