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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Roadgraveller

On my Cannondale they are hooked, but the craze...

On my Cannondale they are hooked, but the craze now does seem to be drifting towards hookless.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Roadgraveller

You'd think it should be that easy but some of...

You'd think it should be that easy but some of the manufacturers like Envy don't advise the use of some tyres like continental GPs probably because they might come off.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Roadgraveller

Hiya, yes I ignored the ETRO chart, it's dated...

Hiya, yes I ignored the ETRO chart, it's dated and hasn't kept up with modern wider aero wheels.
Here's a few pages which should give you some comfort (I'm now on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Roadgraveller

After smashndash post, I checked out 3T, Enve and...

After smashndash post, I checked out 3T, Enve and Zipps websites and all indeed make 25mm inner width wheels (700c i25 wheels/ETRTO 622c 25) which are optimised for 28c and 30c tyres:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 12:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Roadgraveller

Thanks for that, a very interesting article....

Thanks for that, a very interesting article. Funny how they knew even back in the 1920 that wider was better.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-20, 04:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Roadgraveller

Man that sounds scary, I think it's probably most...

Man that sounds scary, I think it's probably most peoples #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) fear - fast downhill crash. It's the main reason behind the post....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-20, 04:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Roadgraveller

Hi, I was hoping for a little better rolling...

Hi, I was hoping for a little better rolling resistance with a more road focused tire (no nobbles) and weight saving on the tire.

I read that around 28mm on a road bike is a sweet spot so 32mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-20, 04:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Roadgraveller

Brilliant thanks for the detailed reply. Wider...

Brilliant thanks for the detailed reply. Wider rims are still relatively new, most folk are in narrow rims and moving to wider tyres so my questions isn't that common yet. Like you say many companies...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Roadgraveller

I love the "WTF are you doing" quote. Brilliant. ...

I love the "WTF are you doing" quote. Brilliant.

This is what WTB say: https://www.wtb.com/pages/tire-rim-fit-chart lowest 35mm. and it's WTB 32 Expanse I'd like to use, but maybe it's too far off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Roadgraveller

Tubeless tire blowing off rim experiences

Hi,

I have 700c - i25 tubeless rims (inner width 25mm) which I know is quite wide for a road bike, it's on my Gravel bike which I use purely for road riding now. I currently have 35mm tubeless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

I'll definitely look into a 30 ring just in case...

I'll definitely look into a 30 ring just in case I need it. It would be amazing if I could just swap it over and the etap front derailleur could sort things out. However I doubt it'll be that easy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 04:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

I'm with you 112 miles is a whopper of a distance...

I'm with you 112 miles is a whopper of a distance for a regular human! Your friend is obviously a gutten for punishment. Good on him though.

Great tip about the water and makes perfect sense, you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 03:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

Great thanks for the detailed note back. I think...

Great thanks for the detailed note back. I think you are right, stick with what I have which is already quite conservative versus most road bikes. And just get stronger and fitter.

Yes the Fred...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

That YouTube was amazing. Yes I need 7.5 inch...

That YouTube was amazing. Yes I need 7.5 inch gears haha. He was certainly 'Spinning to Win' rather than 'Grinding for the money'.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

5.8kg! Wow now that is impressive. Mine is 8.5kg...

5.8kg! Wow now that is impressive. Mine is 8.5kg so kind of similar.😄
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

That's great advice, thanks. The roads are fairly...

That's great advice, thanks. The roads are fairly narrow but definitely wide enough to zig-zag.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

Wow thanks all for the comments and advice. ...

Wow thanks all for the comments and advice.

Thankfully I'm just 140 pounds (63.5kg) and reasonable fit from years of rock climbing and mountaineer.

I have 'just' made it up all the hills a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

Thanks for the note back - yes I know the hills...

Thanks for the note back - yes I know the hills are surprisingly steep aren't they, they are all paved and used by cars. I live in the hilliest part of England, if you search 'top hill climbs lake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,939
Posted By Roadgraveller

Gear ratios for Hills

Hi all,

I hope you can help.

I'm new to cycling and live in a very hilly place (Lake District) which has 25% - 30% hills, I have SRAM Force Etap AXS gears - 10/33 and 33/46 gears which gives a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Roadgraveller

Great thanks for sharing, it's all good...

Great thanks for sharing, it's all good background info. I'm pretty new into cycling so still loads to learn.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Roadgraveller

Thanks, I think maybe 32s might be a better...

Thanks, I think maybe 32s might be a better choice. Roads where I am can be a little bumpy.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Roadgraveller

That's great thank you, I was worried the profile...

That's great thank you, I was worried the profile of a 28 might be a little squashed on a 25mm inner width rim, or worse still come off. But if you've run them and they were fine that gives me the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-20, 06:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Roadgraveller

Road tires for Gravel bike

Hi,

I'm after a little advice

I have Cannondale Carbon HollowGram HG22 (622 25c) wheels which have an inner rim width of 25mm.
Currently I have 37c WTB Riddlers (tubeless).

I'm looking at...
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