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Question for bicyclist on the board
Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:58 pm
Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:58 pm
I'm no biker but I actually take my bike plenty places being it's easier to get around.
What I think I need is some cyclocross tires for my bike since the streets in Nola aren't the greatest.
It seems like there are a ton of options and I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking at or for.
Any help would be appreciated.
What I think I need is some cyclocross tires for my bike since the streets in Nola aren't the greatest.
It seems like there are a ton of options and I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking at or for.
Any help would be appreciated.
This post was edited on 11/27/16 at 9:01 pm
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Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:58 pm to SuperSaint
Darth
Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:59 pm to SuperSaint
Darth is gonna be disappoint when he sees this is only about bicycles
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:00 pm to jimbeam
quote:pedal bike not scooter
Darth
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:05 pm to SuperSaint
Don't sell yourself short, saint ... you don't need a fake leather jacket to be a real biker ... ride with pride ... or pedal ... whatever ...
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:11 pm to tiderider
Well my current tires are worn, although they were slick from the get go, I think I need something with a little more meat on them.
Current tires are 700x23 I believe... would it be cool to get something as wide as maybe say a 28? Does it make a huge difference?
Current tires are 700x23 I believe... would it be cool to get something as wide as maybe say a 28? Does it make a huge difference?
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:12 pm to SuperSaint
You have to be mindful that many cyclocross tires are too wide for a regular bike. There are a few narrow cyclocross tires that will work....something like 30mm is what you need But I can't remember exactly what the size is. But on Nola roads, a mountain bike with slicks or a cruiser bike is best. Put slime in the tubes to self seal small punctures.
This post was edited on 11/27/16 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:13 pm to SuperSaint
Walk into a bike shop with your bike and ask them.
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:18 pm to 8thyearsenior
quote:guess I'm going to have to... was just going to order some off of amazon real quick and be done with it.
Walk into a bike shop with your bike and ask them
Mike the Bike Guy's right up the street. I'll stop in.
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:22 pm to SuperSaint
Buy from the local guys first when they help you then try to get them to price match online prices is how i try to play it.
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:22 pm to Zappas Stache
I just got a basic little fixie that gets me from A to B when called upon.
I have just had my share of flats and looking for something other than the slick arse tires ya know.
I have just had my share of flats and looking for something other than the slick arse tires ya know.
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:39 pm to SuperSaint
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have just had my share of flats and looking for something other than the slick arse tires ya know.
It's not the slicks that get you. It's the narrow, high pressure tires typical on a road bike or fixie. Mountain bike and cruisers have lower pressure tires able to absorb more impact.
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:43 pm to Zappas Stache
Yeah I usually have like 100 pounds + of pressure in the tires
And obviously I know nothing about bikes. I can change a tire and ride it from A to B and lock it up... that's it.
But I'd like something that has some more grip on it. Maybe slightly wider than the 23..... but will something bigger fit on the rim and between the calipers without rubbing?
And obviously I know nothing about bikes. I can change a tire and ride it from A to B and lock it up... that's it.
But I'd like something that has some more grip on it. Maybe slightly wider than the 23..... but will something bigger fit on the rim and between the calipers without rubbing?
This post was edited on 11/27/16 at 9:45 pm
Posted on 11/27/16 at 9:52 pm to SuperSaint
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Maybe slightly wider than the 23..... but will something bigger fit on the rim and between the calipers without rubbing?
25 would almost certainly work but isn't much of a difference. Like others have said, you probably need to go to a bike shop and let them tell you. 28 is probably about as wide as you could hope for. But that would still mean running 100 psi... Though you get go to 90. When my road bike gets below that the turning gets sketchy.
Posted on 11/27/16 at 10:00 pm to Zappas Stache
Thanks man... looks like I'll go and see if some 28 will fit between the calipers.
I'll try and swing in s bike shop this week.
I'll try and swing in s bike shop this week.
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