BMC Gran Fondo Tires

Back by popular demand, the general all-things Road forum!

Moderator: robbosmans

Post Reply
ajmojave
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:49 am

by ajmojave

I am learning that tire widths are not all created equal.

When I got my Gran Fondo, i fitted Schwalbe one 28mm tires. they barely cleared the frame and the rear brake caliper (on top) and after about 7 miles the rear started rubbing on the frame.

I then fitted 25mm GP4000's which clear by quite a bit. I want to find something lighter than the 4 seasons that come stock.

Does anyone have any suggestions of a good fit? It gets kind of expensive to buy tires and find they don't fit.

I am running Reynolds Assault (17mm internal width).

Thanks!

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



dogg
Posts: 291
Joined: Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:37 am

by dogg

i would suggest something like compass cayuse pass, or grand bois cerf in 26mm as a middle ground in size between the schwalbe and conti, they come in about 40g lighter than the 25mm contis as well. and should be true to size on the 17mm rims

jeffy
Posts: 1325
Joined: Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:51 pm

by jeffy

you say you are looking for lighter but the schwalbe one 28 is 255g
http://www.schwalbe.com/gb/road-reader/schwalbe-one.html
and the 28 4 seasons is 250g
http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle/ti%20grand%20prix%204%20season.shtml

ajmojave
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:49 am

by ajmojave

jeffy wrote:you say you are looking for lighter but the schwalbe one 28 is 255g
http://www.schwalbe.com/gb/road-reader/schwalbe-one.html
and the 28 4 seasons is 250g
http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle/ti%20grand%20prix%204%20season.shtml


So I not only bought tires that didn't fit, they were heavier too!

I ordered a set of Compass to try out.

Thanks

ajmojave
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:49 am

by ajmojave

dogg wrote:i would suggest something like compass cayuse pass, or grand bois cerf in 26mm as a middle ground in size between the schwalbe and conti, they come in about 40g lighter than the 25mm contis as well. and should be true to size on the 17mm rims

the 28mm compass fit the bike and feel great on the road. thanks for the tip.

Post Reply