23 v. 25 vs. 28 mm tire width?
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What's the old saying? "My favorite color is ON SALE"
I will say though that I am guilty of doing exactly what Tomato Coupe suggested. Every time I plan on buying a 25mm tire for my road bike, I see that the 23mm is on sale for less (no surprise considering the trends) and choose to save $10 or $20 rather than save my butt.
I will say though that I am guilty of doing exactly what Tomato Coupe suggested. Every time I plan on buying a 25mm tire for my road bike, I see that the 23mm is on sale for less (no surprise considering the trends) and choose to save $10 or $20 rather than save my butt.
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I wanna be like the guy on the left below, looks like he's leading because the fat tires make more contact with the road, resulting in more speed
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Yeah, amateurs do races of that length, and longer.
The now defunct Everest Challenge was 120 miles, 14,700' day 1; 85 miles, 12,500' day 2. Spectacular ride.
I don't race but entered the 40+ open race for fun on a 24-lb touring bike, wound up with the jersey.
The now defunct Everest Challenge was 120 miles, 14,700' day 1; 85 miles, 12,500' day 2. Spectacular ride.
I don't race but entered the 40+ open race for fun on a 24-lb touring bike, wound up with the jersey.
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Pro cyclists actually come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. There are sprinters, climbers, pursuiters, all-rounders etc. They certainly don't all look like Chris Froome!
Someone like Chris Hoy could pass off as a "bodybuilder"
Someone like Chris Hoy could pass off as a "bodybuilder"
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The most memorable advice I received was from a bystander who was cheering on our group as we descended a twisty road. When I came into view, he yelled as loud as he could, "Oh my God, eat a SANDWICH!"
Cycling is one of the only sports in which my body type is an advantage.
That's no "typical" cyclist, that's Michael Rasmussen, world mountain bike champion and twice-winner of best climber at the Tour de France.
His BMI is 19.5, in the normal, healthy range (as is mine, 18.9).
(Edit: That isn't Rasmussen after all. That's Chriss Froome. My mistake.)
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I loooooong time ago, I was on a training ride chugging along a flat road at about 32 mph enjoying the draft of a 100+ person pack when out of the corner of my eye there was some dude on a full suspension downhill bike passing the pack in the next lane over. It was Tinker Juarez.
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[QUOTE=terrymorse;22059015]Thanks for that unsolicited body building advice, motopokep .
The most memorable advice I received was from a bystander who was cheering on our group as we descended a twisty road. When I came into view, he yelled as loud as he could, "Oh my God, eat a SANDWICH!"
Cycling is one of the only sports in which my body type is an advantage.
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Not the only. You'd be good at sprinting, marathons and then also mountain climbing and swimming (for the latter two, your arms would bulk up naturally". I'm just saying that cycling is one of the few sports (not the only though) that doesn't use all 4 limbs, resulting in funny-looking athletes with muscular legs and toothpicks arms. Do 10 sets of curls and 10 sets of dips or tricep extensions every week, rep range from 10, then go heavy all the way down to where you can only do 4-6 reps, go to failure on every set (where you can't do a single rep anymore). Your arms will grow if you get adequate protein intake. You're not gonna be looking like Dorian Yates, but at least people will think twice before knocking you off your bike to steal it
The most memorable advice I received was from a bystander who was cheering on our group as we descended a twisty road. When I came into view, he yelled as loud as he could, "Oh my God, eat a SANDWICH!"
Cycling is one of the only sports in which my body type is an advantage.
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Not the only. You'd be good at sprinting, marathons and then also mountain climbing and swimming (for the latter two, your arms would bulk up naturally". I'm just saying that cycling is one of the few sports (not the only though) that doesn't use all 4 limbs, resulting in funny-looking athletes with muscular legs and toothpicks arms. Do 10 sets of curls and 10 sets of dips or tricep extensions every week, rep range from 10, then go heavy all the way down to where you can only do 4-6 reps, go to failure on every set (where you can't do a single rep anymore). Your arms will grow if you get adequate protein intake. You're not gonna be looking like Dorian Yates, but at least people will think twice before knocking you off your bike to steal it
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I'm just saying that cycling is one of the few sports (not the only though) that doesn't use all 4 limbs, resulting in funny-looking athletes with muscular legs and toothpicks arms. Do 10 sets of curls and 10 sets of dips or tricep extensions every week, rep range from 10, then go heavy all the way down to where you can only do 4-6 reps, go to failure on every set (where you can't do a single rep anymore). Your arms will grow if you get adequate protein intake. You're not gonna be looking like Dorian Yates, but at least people will think twice before knocking you off your bike to steal it
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I'm looking at a tire that comes in two widths, 25 or 23 mm. What is the most widely used tire width for road cycling? I understand the thinner the tire, the less contact with the road = more speed. The thicker the tire = better handling on unpaved surfaces. Why would someone want the "thicker" 25 mm or even a 28 mm tire? I don't imagine having to ride on any gravel or grass, should I go with a 23 mm tire?
Aside from performance, how does width affect stability and durability (in terms of getting flats)? Also, will a 23 mm tire fit all standard 700cc rims that come with a 28 mm stock tire?
Aside from performance, how does width affect stability and durability (in terms of getting flats)? Also, will a 23 mm tire fit all standard 700cc rims that come with a 28 mm stock tire?
25mm is the ''standard'' and 28mm is on the edge of taking its place. Many race bikes come with 28mm tires nowadays. Personally, I like 28mm because I can lower the pressure (more comfortable) without having the increased rolling resistance.
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Since this thread has gone sideways (as usual), I will try to put it back on the right path.
25mm is the ''standard'' and 28mm is on the edge of taking its place. Many race bikes come with 28mm tires nowadays. Personally, I like 28mm because I can lower the pressure (more comfortable) without having the increased rolling resistance.
25mm is the ''standard'' and 28mm is on the edge of taking its place. Many race bikes come with 28mm tires nowadays. Personally, I like 28mm because I can lower the pressure (more comfortable) without having the increased rolling resistance.
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My wife and I can pick him out of the peloton by his elbows/arms alone (we call him "Praying Mantis arms"), and that Sir, is Chris Froome, 4 time winner of the TdF, as well as the winner of Vuelta, and Giro.
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That is Chris Froome (6'1" 146 lbs, BMI 19.3), winner of 7 grand tours.
When he's kitted up in yellow and climbing hard, Rasmussen does bear a passing resemblance:
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Similar yes, but c'mon, those are CLEARLY not Froome's biceps
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I'm thinking he could have done better without the ridiculous bike choice.
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Not the only. You'd be good at sprinting, marathons and then also mountain climbing and swimming (for the latter two, your arms would bulk up naturally". I'm just saying that cycling is one of the few sports (not the only though) that doesn't use all 4 limbs, resulting in funny-looking athletes with muscular legs and toothpicks arms. Do 10 sets of curls and 10 sets of dips or tricep extensions every week, rep range from 10, then go heavy all the way down to where you can only do 4-6 reps, go to failure on every set (where you can't do a single rep anymore). Your arms will grow if you get adequate protein intake. You're not gonna be looking like Dorian Yates, but at least people will think twice before knocking you off your bike to steal it
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Curls are a junk exercise.
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Aerobelly! Helps smooth turbulent flow behind the stem. Some people pay big money for belly fairings. You'll see them fund raising in front of grocery stores in December, wearing red and white to be conspicuous, usually they're practicing their bell ringing skills to be in shape for MUP racing season.
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"For seven hours and 12 minutes, Emge battled fellow racers and his own wide tires to finish the 112-mile bike portion of the triathlon. He clocked an average speed of 15.49mph, putting him at 1,854th of 2,671 total athletes for that segment (as well as 78th of 160 athletes in the 55-59 division)—an especially impressive finish considering his choice of gear."
I'm thinking he could have done better without the ridiculous bike choice.
I'm thinking he could have done better without the ridiculous bike choice.
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