Is there a race bike that can fit wider tires?

[velofinds]

Maybe what I'm looking for is a cycling oxymoron, but hopefully not: is there a race bike (think CAAD10/12 or similar, though I'm agnostic in terms of frame material) that can fit wider tires? 28mm would be my bare minimum (and a number of frames probably meet that criterion), but 30 or even 32mm would be my ideal

[mktng]

get a colnago master.
cant say its not a race bike.
fits large tires. mine easily clears 28's on wide rims. i suspect it can clear 30's

[saab2000]

Many of the newer bikes are being made to fit wider tires. I think both Specialized and Trek's newest higher end road models will fit up to 30s and Trek's Domane maybe even larger as it's a bike aimed at less-than-perfectly paved roads.

I would not say no to either of these brand's top offerings and they both have a high level race pedigree.

[AngryScientist]

zanconato aluminum road 32. built to spec. will hold it's own with any other race bike out there and fit a 33c tire, no problems.

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

zanconato aluminum road 32. built to spec. will hold it's own with any other race bike out there and fit a 33c tire, no problems.

This, the Hampsten Strada Bianca, and my Goodrich fits 30s (barely) and I'd race the snot out of it.

[timto]

In terms of stock frames this one seems to have wider tire capability...

https://ritcheylogic.com/road-logic-...t-skyline-blue

But feel too that for max options going with mid reach keeps the doors open to wider tires ... e.g. Hampsten Strada Bianca

[fa63]

If I could race my Trek Emonda ALR, I am sure it wouldn't hold me back... It also fits 30s no problem.

[ptourkin]

If you go disc, a lot of the new ones from the major manufacturers fit 30s no problem. For rim the 9100 brakes have better clearance than 9000 and many are taking advantage of that.

[R3awak3n]

I mean, any bike can be raced but something like the zanc, stiff alum with crit geo would be awesome. There are also some carbon frames that can fit a 32. FELT PR 1, and trek makes one too (neither are cheap but pretty cool)

[John H.]

You give 'em 28's- then they want 32's- it never ends?

New Tarmac can take a 28- A legit 28mm, not a 30-32 like a GP4000 II 28mm.
Same for Parlee Altum.

If you are open to going disc, the new Scotts (both Foil and Addict) come with the above mentioned GP4000 II 28mm- so closer to a 31-32mm tire.

[mhespenheide]

Assuming you're not looking for discs, I asked a similar question in this thread: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=210386

Most of the options that were proposed were steel, but there were a handful of alternatives.

There's also the (non-repeatable) issue of manufacturing variability. Weisan-pal recently said that his 2012 Giant Defy (aluminum) frame could easily fit 28's and possibly 30's or 32's. Beeatnik's CAAD10 fits 32's; mine could barely clear 28's. So be wary of any anecdotal evidence...

[eippo1]

Originally Posted by John H.

You give 'em 28's- then they want 32's- it never ends?

New Tarmac can take a 28- A legit 28mm, not a 30-32 like a GP4000 II 28mm.
Same for Parlee Altum.

If you are open to going disc, the new Scotts (both Foil and Addict) come with the above mentioned GP4000 II 28mm- so closer to a 31-32mm tire.

Not sure if you mean the new SL6 tarmac. But as a data point, I have a 2017 Comp SL5 that can fit Michelin Pro Race 4 25s on Zonda C17s just barely enough to not worry about rubbing. I'll get out a caliper and measure it tonight because I think Michelin 25s spread to almost 27 on wider rims.

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by John H.

You give 'em 28's- then they want 32's- it never ends?

Rural California, here, in a state that's been in a budget crunch for decades. I swear I've ridden smoother gravel roads than some of our "pavement" in this county.

[bob heinatz]

Check out the Open Up. Designed by two industry pros that should fit what you are looking for. Plenty of reviews on their website and I think it will take a 45.

[velofinds]

Guys, thanks. To clarify:

- Both disc and rim brake options are OK. If anything, rim might be preferable from a weight weenie and wheel cost/choice perspective.
- Of the options mentioned here, the Zanc, Hampsten, and Ritchey appeal to me the most (and that the new Road Logic clears up to 30mm is very encouraging!). I wouldn't necessarily rule out a Specialized, Trek, Giant, etc. but nor do I gravitate toward them
- Yes, you can race any bike, but I was specifically interested in something that was reasonably stiff and racy that wouldn't feel out of place in a crit or road race

A LOW Road would also be a great option but I think those only clear a 28.

Keep the suggestions coming