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Petrabun from Clayton, Ga on 9/2/2016 10:55:09 AM:
Called to get information on riding the Great Allegheny Passage, got absolutely no help from a guy who board on rude. Asked for recommended tire size and he said, "I dun't know!"
Anonymous on 9/3/2016 8:02:01 PM:
Sorry about that.
If you still have the question you might do a search here for previous answers.
My answer (just finished DC to Pittsburgh in 5 days the end of July)....32 mm would be my recommended minimum on the C&O - especially if you get rain and it gets muddy. And if you get rain - IT WILL GET MUDDY.
Personally, I would ride any tire width on the GAP...right down to the 25s that are on my road bike.
Hope this helps. Enjoy the ride!!
Rick from Grafton, Va. on 9/5/2016 8:48:09 PM:
I've seen pretty much any size bike tire ob the Passage. I've ridden it with my Trek Hybrid 700X38 with no issues. All so rode with my Trek Mamba 29X2" I like a wider tire on the C&O as there are some rough spots and a wider tire is just a better option in my opinion. I wouldn't want anything less than a 38 but that's just me carrying my body weight and gear.
Anonymous on 9/6/2016 11:58:35 PM:
Given my experiences, I would agree with the previous post about 38s. They are my favorite width for the C&O. Wider feels sluggish to me. Narrower feels too unstable especially if there is any kind of rain. Have ridden on muddy days with 32s but would have liked wider.