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Years ago I switched from 1" tyres to 2.5" inch ones for my commuter bike and I can confirm that they are not slow at all... as long as you ride in a straight
by periheli0n 5y ago
Years ago I switched from 1" tyres to 2.5" inch ones for my commuter bike and I can confirm that they are not slow at all... as long as you ride in a straight line! As soon as you turn, they suck up all momentum.
The fact that they provide decent straight-line rolling even at 2bar pressure is nice though, especially in a city where cobblestone paving is common. Fat tyres provide some suspension, and a ton of grip.
Still, narrow tyres are the choice for fast riding if you need a bit of agility.
- kazinator 5y agoI completely believe you, but the issue is likely not width per se. Might it be that your tires have a smooth profile down the middle for going in a straight line, but edges that have a more aggressive tread pattern, which engages the road surface when you tilt into a turn? There are true fat road slicks that have the same smooth profile all over. I think, tire pressure is also a factor in turning because of the way the tire deforms on the rim. If you have the pressure way down (which you can easily get away with in 2.5 inches), that could be a factor.