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28 at the front, 25 at the back - any reason not to?

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  • 05-08-2016 9:00pm
    #1
    brownian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭


    No, not my girlfriend - my bike 8-).

    Today I tried squeezing Conti 4000s 28s onto my supersix evo. The front fits no problem; the back just just just fits, if I position the wheel just right. But I don't believe it'll stay perfectly positioned, so it's back to 25mm at the back.

    I did a test spin this evening with 28/front and 25/back, and it seemed pretty ok (no obvious difference, TBH, but I could maybe convince myself the ride was a little plusher when I had a lot of weight over the front wheel?).

    Is there any reason not to go for this arrangement?

    Cheers!


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    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    I can't think of any reason.
    For some reason Mountain bikers do it all the time, better grip at the front.


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,084 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    It looks weird. Otherwise no.


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    #4
    brownian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭brownian


    Thanks!
    Probably not any weirder than the leather saddle.


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    sin_26
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭sin_26


    Hmmm... Maybe aero reasons as front wheel have bigger impact on this than rear??
    Seriously... If you feel positive difference i dont see any reason not to.


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    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,948 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Practically, no, no reason at all, may look a bit odd for anyone paying attention and might feel a bit odd if you are super sensitive.

    I see no reason why not.


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    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    No reason at all not to, will look little like a drag racer which IMO is cool :)


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