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[Closed] speed diff 32mm cross tyres 23 mm road

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if you average 15mph on a cross bike with 32mm cross tyres pumped up to abot 70psi (on road) for t same effort will there be much difference in speed using 23mm road tyres at about 100psi, all other things equal??


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 10:04 pm
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Yes, a hell of a lot.

HTH


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 10:06 pm
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With mud cross tyres difference is very noticeable. There are some slicker cross versions about though so depends what you are running


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 10:09 pm
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landcruiser with slime inner tubes in


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 11:22 pm
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Yes, a hell of a lot.

HTH

What he said.


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 11:25 pm
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the difference from 28 slick - 23slick is huge ..... i wouldnt even like to contemplate how much difference to a 32 knobbler


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 11:36 pm