Tire clearance on a '98 Merlin Road

[ajz07]

Does anyone know what the tire clearance is on these frames? I have one w/ a wound up fork and have always run 23's. Think it will take 25's, no idea about 28's. Before I invest in tires I potentially cant use I figured I would ask the audience. Tires are going on a set of shamal ultras (so semi wide rims). Appreciate the input.

[guido]

On my Merlin Cyrene I can fit Conti GP4S 28s on Mavic open pros. But i could not fit Grand Bois 30s on Hed Belgium+ rims only 26s which is way too little air for me...

[jtakeda]

On my Merlin road 25s were pushin it.

Wound up fork too by the way.

Wheels are velocity a 23

[merlinmurph]

'97 Merlin Road with an original Time fork

I run 25mm Michelins on Campy Neutron Ultras and there's room for more, but I really can't say how much. Theoretically, I would think a 28 would work, but some 28's are wider than others.

Wish I had a more definitive answer for you.

[ajz07]

It at least lets me know I have a good shot at 25s and I will go from there. Thanks!!

[SleepyCyclist]

25's should be no problem. Here's Avocet 25's on mine. Reynolds fork.

M

...boy I need to clean my bike!

[jtakeda]

My clearance issues stem from the wound up fork by the way, not the frame.