Anyone ridden 23mm wide rims brakeless?

Posted on Mon 4th, April 2011

• #1

Samuel

Ok - might get some fixie skidder stick for this but here goes: I'm looking to get some new rims and am considering the new TB14 from H+Son. I work with TiLover and he pointed out that with a wider 23mm (circular as opposed to eliptical) contact with the road, these might not skid round corners/get sideways so well. Anyone have any experience with something similar?
• #2

essbee

you're kidding right?
• #3

negaatio

I though they were supposed to be ridden brakeless
• #4

Samuel

I was just wondering if anyone had ridden something similar - think I wasn't too clear on what I was after. Just wondering how a wider rim feels...
• #5

tilover

saw sometting else about this last night that got me thinking even more...

http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/rolling_resistance

wider volume tyres will have the better rolling resistance at the same pressure as narrower tyres , it gets very techy but i reckon you would feel a difference buy swapping to a wider rim as it will change the profile of your tyre and if your everyday riding involves a lot of skidding round corners - it's bound be a touch different?
• #6

psee

I got some 23mm wide rims and the tyres fit way better than on 19mm rims.. I don't skid but i think it would work just as good, or better.

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