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07-23-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,944
Posted By 70sSanO

The truth is Jan Heine doesn’t make tires,...

The truth is Jan Heine doesn’t make tires, neither does anyone at Rene Herse. They are contracted out.

Whether anyone at Rene Herse has developed unique tire formulas or whether the actual...
07-23-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,944
Posted By ofajen

The riding surface will decide what tires are...

The riding surface will decide what tires are faster. Racers use wider tires on rougher surfaces (rough roads and gravel) and of course they are optimizing for actual riding speed.

Otto
07-23-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,944
Posted By Koyote

I don't think anyone, even Heine, has claimed...

I don't think anyone, even Heine, has claimed that wider tires are faster than narrower tires; only that they are more comfortable and not slower (or at least, not that much slower.)
07-23-20, 06:39 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,944
Posted By Koyote

I like his Bon Jon Pass tires, but Jan Heine and...

I like his Bon Jon Pass tires, but Jan Heine and the scientific method have only a passing acquaintance. I would take his conclusions with a large grain of salt.
06-26-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 30,107
Posted By livedarklions

Now you've done it! Cue endless argument.

Now you've done it! Cue endless argument.
04-21-20, 05:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,720
Posted By Ross520

I’m not sure what that would have to do with the...

I’m not sure what that would have to do with the tires. The improvement should be the same regardless of the aerodynamics of the rider and rest of the bike.

And when you factor-in the decrease in...
04-21-20, 03:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,720
Posted By subgrade

Does really a 4-7 mm change in tire width make a...

Does really a 4-7 mm change in tire width make a real difference in aerodynamic drag unless the rest of the bike+rider is as aero as it gets? (I doubt that can be said about any rider who isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,473
Posted By Rides4Beer

Love tubeless on the gravel bike, but that's so I...

Love tubeless on the gravel bike, but that's so I can run low pressures offroad. I've seen too many people have issues with tubeless on the road for it to be appealing to me.

I run 28mm GP5000s...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,473
Posted By FlashBazbo

I ride two bikes and both are tubeless now. But...

I ride two bikes and both are tubeless now. But . . . I never got many flats and I still don't. The ride is pretty much the same as before -- as are the pressures. But tubeless tires require more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,473
Posted By smashndash

I’ll say this: if you’re considering tubeless...

I’ll say this: if you’re considering tubeless purely for the purported performance benefits, don’t do it. It’s not worth it. It’s also probably not worth it if you are someone who likes to run very...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,473
Posted By AlmostTrick

The extra cost, maintenance, and worst of all,...

The extra cost, maintenance, and worst of all, the mess.

https://tkacz.pro/why-i-stopped-using-tubeless-and-why-it-sucks/



Aprox, 3000. Average 1 flat per year? Some years none, others maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,473
Posted By AlmostTrick

One vote for tubeless is more trouble and mess...

One vote for tubeless is more trouble and mess than it's worth.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,473
Posted By DrIsotope

Do you get a lot of flats? Do you ride a lot of...

Do you get a lot of flats?
Do you ride a lot of miles (100+ per week?)
Are you mechanically inclined, and willing to take on the responsibilities of maintaining tubeless tires?

If it's a yes to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,195
Posted By Rides4Beer

My previous PRs on these segments were also set...

My previous PRs on these segments were also set in group rides. We tend to stay fairly consistent, with hard efforts through several sprint zones. Plus a lot of the pulling last night was done by me...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,819
Posted By eflayer

some might say Compass tires are the best

due to supple casings.
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/700c/compass-700cx26-cayuse-pass/

i personally really like Conti 4000ii. I'm 190 and run 80 front 70 rear no pinch...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,819
Posted By deacon mark

I cannot find a better tire than Conti 4000ii's....

I cannot find a better tire than Conti 4000ii's. I still run them 23 and they are plenty wide enough a true 23 if not a bit bigger. I weigh 170 run about 100 psi in rear and 94is on front. These...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,819
Posted By Abe_Froman

There ARE better option tires out there for what...

There ARE better option tires out there for what you're after. I'm told Specialized Turbo Cottons are quite good, and Compass tires are exceeding supple/soft as well.

Though personally, I would...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,690
Posted By Cyclist0108

Compass (aka Rene Herse). Drink the cool-aid.

Compass (aka Rene Herse).

Drink the cool-aid.
Forum: Commuting
05-13-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,730
Posted By RubeRad

Very interesting, thanks!

Very interesting, thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-19, 02:57 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,554
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Sure. But that's 2 compelling reasons more than...

Sure. But that's 2 compelling reasons more than there are to ride rim brakes. I mean, being ok with inferior performance is fine, but it's not a compelling reason to ride rim brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,554
Posted By MSchott

It's all about the Benjamins. When disc brakes...

It's all about the Benjamins. When disc brakes dominate the market so deeply that the cost of rim brakes to the manufacturer goes up too much then they will become rare or obsolete. To continue the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,554
Posted By Psimet2001

Again - you're not representative of the vast...

Again - you're not representative of the vast majority of the riding public. I still have enthusiast riders who fight back when I suggest they need new cables and housings or a chain and they're...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,554
Posted By sdmc530

I have disc on my mtb and I have them on the...

I have disc on my mtb and I have them on the cross bike...that is as a much disc as I really want. Road bike has rim, I like rim on the road.

So no, not on a road bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,554
Posted By caloso

Heavier, less aero, requires a heavier fork, more...

Heavier, less aero, requires a heavier fork, more expensive, and uglier. But other than that, sure great.
04-23-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,237
Posted By trailangel

Chain looks like old 5 speed. And rusty. Bike...

Chain looks like old 5 speed. And rusty. Bike looks new. I smell troll
04-23-19, 07:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,237
Posted By JohnDThompson

Or just a chain tool and a spare master link.

Or just a chain tool and a spare master link.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,554
Posted By caloso

Cross bike? Sure. Mountain bike? Sure. Road...

Cross bike? Sure. Mountain bike? Sure. Road bike? Nope.
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