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09-08-21, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pulse_

I'm not talking about the 150-200km challenge here, just for training.

I'm confused. Is this whole thread about what tires you should use to train for the event, or what you'll be riding on the day?

For training, it doesn't really matter. Just get your miles in.

I think most people are responding to your title, which implies what you'd be riding on the day of.

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Originally Posted by Pulse_

Have you tried a combination of a thinner tire in the front and wider in the rear? Let's say 25/28mm? On motorcycles and many vehicules front tires aren't as large as the rear ones but I don't know if this rule makes sense on a road bike.

I actually did this on my first brevet bike. Not for performance reasons, but the frame didn't have much tire clearance and the front wheel had a hop, so a 28mm rubbed and squeaked.

I fixed it before too long.

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