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Post by acd1055 on Mar 16, 2019 22:27:17 GMT
Hi. Will the T3 (red) take wider wheels and tyres? If so can you recommend any?
Doing a c2c but on the trans Pennine trail. Not sure the standard wheels will be suitable.
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Post by acd1055 on Mar 17, 2019 8:13:17 GMT
Had a read and it looks like 25mm is the biggest. Oh well. Looks like I'll have to do it on my mtb.
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Post by acd1055 on Mar 17, 2019 8:17:05 GMT
Had a read and it looks like 25mm is the biggest. Oh well. Looks like I'll have to do it on my mtb.
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Post by bandit3 on Mar 17, 2019 8:17:41 GMT
Hi , I had some 25s on mine & the front rubbed on the forks ☹
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Post by phred1812 on Mar 17, 2019 11:41:33 GMT
I think it depends on the wheel and tyre. The original rims were fairly narrow which meant that the profile of of a 25mm tyre would be quite "steep". A wider rim would tend to flatten the tyre profile so a 25 would probably be OK on the T3. I run 23mm tyres on my T3 which currently has Fulcrum 7 wheels (17mm internal). I also have Crud Mk2 mudguards fitted and there is just enough clearance using Schwalbe One 23s. Previously I had Vittoria 23s and these rubbed slightly at the front.
I think you would probably be OK with a wider rim and 25mm tyre combination assuming you are not trying to squeeze mudguards in.
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Post by Rocket on Mar 17, 2019 12:04:19 GMT
I used to run 25mm GP4000Sii on 17mm internal front and rear rims no problems. There wasn't much room left under the forks so if your tyres picked up mud you heard it catch and clear. No chance of fitting mudguards in the remaining space so I'm back to 23mm.
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Post by acd1055 on Mar 17, 2019 15:56:08 GMT
I've just been on the trail now to see what it's like and it was hard work on the T3 even though it was really muddy I don't think slightly wider tyres would have helped. I'm going to have to do it on a mtb unfortunately.
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Post by erictherat on Mar 17, 2019 16:31:13 GMT
I live near the TPT and ride it on 25mm tyres no problem. It is a pretty good trail. However when it is REALLY wet (like this weekend), I would recommend something wider.
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Post by acd1055 on Mar 20, 2019 7:56:53 GMT
It was really wet when I was on it. Is it in good condition all the way do you know. I've read mixed reviews but most are around 5 years old.
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Post by erictherat on Mar 21, 2019 17:09:11 GMT
It was really wet when I was on it. Is it in good condition all the way do you know. I've read mixed reviews but most are around 5 years old. Ive not ridden it.. can only vouch for the sections around Glossop |
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