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Using 25x700c racing bike tires in June
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Mike from Edinburgh, Scotland on 3/6/2010 12:49:23 PM:
A small group of us are cycling cross country from CA to VA with a support vehicle and thought we would hop on the Katy Trail on our way east. We are planning to use Carbon Fibre racing bikes with 23 or 25x 700c tires. Is that going to work on the trail surface? If not are the parts of the trail we can do and use normal roads elsewhere. Any info would be most welcome. Thanks!
 
Chris J from Centralia, IL on 3/6/2010 8:22:41 PM:
You should have no problem unless there is a lot of rain. If the trail is wet, you may sink in a little and you will definately have to clean your bike chain after. But the scenery and peacefulness of the trail will be worth it.
 
Mike from Edinburgh, Scotland on 3/8/2010 10:29:41 AM:
Thanks!
 
Anonymous on 3/8/2010 10:45:15 PM:
I agree. I prefer a little wider tire (28-32), but my buddy always
rides a 25mm tire since his frame won't allow clearance for a wider
tire. You'll be fine. Enjoy!
 
cunninghamair from O''''Fallon, MO on 3/10/2010 1:30:34 PM:
Out east there are roads along the trail. However, there is no shoulder and they are very
hilly. Popular with motorcycles (and drunks visiting the wineries), so I'd stay to the trail
east of Hermann. I know there are quite a few groups and centuries out that way, just
beware.

We ride the Katy on carbon fiber road bikes with 23's. We carry a spare tire zip-tied to the
frame in case of blow outs on longer rides. It is hard-packed gravel but doable.
 
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