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I don't see why not?Should we share pictures of what ride or not !?
I don't see why not?Should we share pictures of what ride or not !?
I moved from Conti 4000 23c to Conti 4000 25c and the improvement was quite noticeable. Too bad my bike frame will not take any wider.You should move onto 25c tyres and even 28c tyres (if it will fit your bike frame) if you have bad roads where you ride. They make a far, far greater difference (at appropriate tyre pressures) than any other bike component in terms of riding comfort for bad surfaces. And yes, quality latex tubes make a difference in ride comfort too, just that they are a hassle as most don't hold pressure (+/- 10psi) for more than 12 hours.
I don't know why the data is unconvincing to you.
I have seen tests where 28c tires have very slightly lower rolling resistance than thinner tires except on very, very smooth concrete. Rough concrete, asphalt and other common road surfaces the wider tire is actually also lower in rolling resistance. So why not also get the ride comfort at the same time.
I moved from Conti 4000 23c to Conti 4000 25c and the improvement was quite noticeable. Too bad my bike frame will not take any wider.
I have seen tests where 28c tires have very slightly lower rolling resistance than thinner tires except on very, very smooth concrete. Rough concrete, asphalt and other common road surfaces the wider tire is actually also lower in rolling resistance. So why not also get the ride comfort at the same time.
Any of you guys ride tubeless tires and rims? I have them on one bike and they are very, very nice vs tubed tires of a similar type.
My MTB is tubeless, the first and only such bike I own. It's a carbon frame dual suspension with carbon wheels. Tubeless tires are great for trails, I've only gotten 1 flat in 5 years and thousands of miles of riding this bike on adverse terrain across WA, UT, CO and CA. And that flat was with lightweight gravel tires (Schwalbe G-One allround). It's never flatted with the knobby tires I usually have on those wheels.... Any of you guys ride tubeless tires and rims? I have them on one bike and they are very, very nice vs tubed tires of a similar type.
The prior tires I had on it were 700x25, Vittoria Corsa G+ 2.0 graphene. Those were nice tires, but these 700x23 Conti GP5000 roll faster, corner better, and smoother. And they are more durable, fewer flats. Of course, the improved speed and handling that's not necessarily because they're a little thinner, it could be because of the construction or tread.... You should move onto 25c tyres and even 28c tyres (if it will fit your bike frame) if you have bad roads where you ride. ...
I wonder that too. Shimano gear may be technically better but is has no soul. And what is cycling without soul?
I had a recumbent. I could never build whatever muscle it is you need to climb hills as well on one. Too many hills where I live for that. On flat terrain they were faster, more comfortable and good. People kept saying I'd manage to climb hills, but after a couple years I gave up. The other factor is while I try to ride where there are no cars, you can't always do that and the higher position of a diamond frame felt more safe to me around traffic on the road. In flatter terrain that also may have been less of a problem. Finally, at least the one I had being longer was more difficult for me to transport to various places to ride.
Nice bike. I love my 853 steel bike as well. You may well regret the new cranks with external bearings. The bearings are quite badly exposed and the balls are much smaller and hence not nearly as durable. And is they go and you are slow to replace the bearings you will have destroyed the cranks. Yes, the construction is lighter and stiffer but not very durable.
Sample size is the inevitable problem with such issues. I have seen quite a few with my cycle touring friends, so they have now largely abondoned external bottom brackets and returned to the traditional square taper. But maybe that is a more demanding use case. I hope you will not be disappointed - enjoy this lovely bike.I have never had a problem
I have seen tests where 28c tires have very slightly lower rolling resistance than thinner tires except on very, very smooth concrete. Rough concrete, asphalt and other common road surfaces the wider tire is actually also lower in rolling resistance. So why not also get the ride comfort at the same time.
Any of you guys ride tubeless tires and rims? I have them on one bike and they are very, very nice vs tubed tires of a similar type.
If you want to sit low with your legs forward consider a rowing machine as it gives a full body workout.
Been thinking about this, got any quality ones? I heard long ago there are two main types, or was it three?