Up in rim size

[njg02]

Thinking of going 700c from 26". What would be a good size comfortable tyre? Current 26" tyres are 32 (AT) 100psi and the roads at Rocky rattle my teeth.
Bike is a TW Bent.
Thanks Neil

[OldBloke]

I run a 26 x 2.0 tyre on the rear of my trike with about 35psi. Much more comfortable than the original 1.5" at 80psi.

Cheers

OB

[njg02]

Thanks OB

[skyblot]

I'd be tempted to try lower pressure in your current tyre, or a different larger tyre as OB suggests.

Upping to 700c rims could give issues with brake alignment (or do you have discs?) and clearance with the frame - I'm not familiar with the TW bent but you could wind up with needing a smaller tyre to make it fit!

I used to run Continental 26" Sport Contacts 44mm at 40 - 50 psi. Worked for me.

[OldBloke]

In favour of wider tyres read Compass Cycles: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2018/01/ ... re-slower/
And, Schwalbe: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/rollwiderstand.html

OB

[njg02]

Thanks guys. 700c will fit and I have discs. Interesting info in regards to wider tyres.
Neil