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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,025
Posted By chas58

Wow, this is an OLD post. Still good for...

Wow, this is an OLD post. Still good for starting an argument though!!!

I anecdotally find that matching the depth of my tread to the roughness of the surface works out well. (roughly analogous...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,025
Posted By chas58

Yeah, I'm happy with the Kenda's on single track....

Yeah, I'm happy with the Kenda's on single track. They have a lot more volume than anything I've had before (60mm is about as large as that bike will take).

The G-one (650b 60mm) is horrible on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,025
Posted By chas58

GCN did a test of road vs cross speed -...

GCN did a test of road vs cross speed - attributing the speed difference mostly to tires (they had some fast conti cyclocross tires)

They measured a speed difference of 2km/hr or 6.7%

The video...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,025
Posted By chas58

A tread block is just going to distort the tire...

A tread block is just going to distort the tire more as you roll over it on flat pavement - distortion = lost energy. Not so much a problem if the gravel is the size of your tread.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-17, 02:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,025
Posted By chas58

The best info is the rolling resistance site. ...

The best info is the rolling resistance site.

Above, Barrett says the Hutchinson Override is the fastest gravel tire I don't know I have the fastest gravel tire: 60mm Schwalbe G-one. It...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-24-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,025
Posted By chas58

I did that and got pinch flats. Tubeless is an...

I did that and got pinch flats. Tubeless is an option, but tubeless doesn't work great at the higher PSI a tire under 32mm really likes. Works great on limestone, light gravel - none of the class 5...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-24-17, 07:53 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,025
Posted By chas58

It depends. Stiffer sidewall casing and deeper...

It depends. Stiffer sidewall casing and deeper knobs and casing can all add up to make a difference.

I'm using Maxxis Rambles for gravel. Compared to 4season or 4000SII my 1/4 mile sprinting...
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