Re: What is the Largest (in Girth) Cross Tire Available ?

Tony Pereira

2008-07-15

Yes, Eric is right...the limiting factor will be your frame. There are
more tire choices for 700c rims than any other size. For BC trails you
might want to just rent a mountain bike though!

-Tony

Pereira Cycles
Portland, Oregon, USA
www.pereiracycles.com
503.333.5043

Erik Voldengen wrote:
> They get really fat. 29er tires would probably mount on road width
> rim, too.
>
> I would think your main concern would be how fat a tire your frame can
> accept.
>
> 2008/7/15 NW Cyclist >:
>
> I'm planning to take my cyclo-cross bike with me on vacation in a
> couple of weeks in British Columbia and I understand there are
> some moderate to difficult Mountain Bike Trails in the area, so
> I'm looking for the largest off-road (Cyclocross or other) that
> will fit on a 700C wheel.
>
> If you know of any, please email me off list.
>
> Thanks
>
> JD
>
>
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