Does Rim Width Make A Difference?

What is rim width and does it matter? Tyres and wheels are essential bike components and can severely impact ride quality. Si has teamed up with @RideShimano to investigate how much wheel rim width and tyre width play a role in gravel riding. Will changing these variables make a big difference to the bike feel and ride? In association with @RideShimano 👉 00:00 Intro 00:51 What is rim width? 02:06 Types of bike wheels and tyres 02:45 Blind test explained 04:17 Why does wheel rim width matter? 06:57 Bike tyre shape changes 09:15 Is there a downside to wider-rimmed bike wheels? 10:40 Does rim width affect rolling resistance? 12:20 Si guesses the wheel rim width 13:22 Which rim width was faster? 13:54 Conclusions Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 GCN Uploader 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 What rim width are your wheels? 🛞 Let us know in the comments 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Shimano group set 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 1AM OMW - Ballpoint Aspire - Joel Rampage Battlefield - Ballpoint Epicenter - Aiyo Joker - PW Never Know - Swif7 Odd Shaped Face - Ava Low Secret Handshake - Tigerblood Jewel Winter Lock - Power Druid #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #bikewheel #wheels #carbonfiber #carbon #pirelli #pirellitires #tires #biketyres #biketyre 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Camelbak: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Whoop Fitness: Selle Italia: SiS: Zwift: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: ShadowStand: Precision Fuel & Hydration: AGU: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn