Have bike, will travel
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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700x45 WTB Riddler
Size: 700x45 measures 44.5mm on a Velocity Dyad rim
Tread pattern: small, short knobs at the center with deeper knobs on the shoulder for traction and float.
Construction: unknown tpi, unknown flat protection, I'm using tubes.
Performance on pavement is moderately fast with moderately low rolling resistance. Cornering on wet pavement could be problematic with the knobs on the shoulder potentially sliding on sharp turns
Performance on firm and smooth gravel is excellent, the tire rolls fast with enormous traction
Performance on deep or soft gravel is excellent with plenty of float and stability. The tire is secure on off-camber surfaces even while cornering. Heroic 35mph turns on loose gravel roads felt as safe as a good 29er tire
Durability in unknown but the tire is robust
Ride is moderately supple but is not as plush as the 120 tpi Clement tires.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 11-07-16 at 08:10 AM.