cheap tires vs expensive tires
03-06-22, 01:30 PM
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The Mech Support carries such type of tires to teach riders a lesson... To be better at avoiding hazards in the road, unless that rider wishes to experience a rolling punishment.
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03-06-22, 01:35 PM
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One rest stop one day was right across from a gravel pit. Lots of sharp stones on the shoulder. I think it was a setup.
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03-06-22, 05:20 PM
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The irony of this thread is that in my experience, good tires are probably the cheapest way to markedly improve the actual performance of a bike. This has been proven true to me in every type of bike I ride from road to MTB to gravel to fatbike.
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03-06-22, 06:28 PM
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You don't learn anything new by listening only to what you wanted to hear.
There is actually quite a wide variation in rolling resistance between tyres of the same nominal size. Both compound and construction affect rolling resistance. Basically, lighter, more supple tyres are faster. The difference can be quite significant if speed is actually important to you. But there are also a lot of other factors to consider when choosing tyres i.e. braking and cornering grip (wet and dry), comfort, durability and puncture resistance. Personally I don't skimp on tyres as they are ultimately the only thing between you and the hard, unforgiving road. So I buy the best tyres for my needs (not necessarily the fastest rolling).
There is actually quite a wide variation in rolling resistance between tyres of the same nominal size. Both compound and construction affect rolling resistance. Basically, lighter, more supple tyres are faster. The difference can be quite significant if speed is actually important to you. But there are also a lot of other factors to consider when choosing tyres i.e. braking and cornering grip (wet and dry), comfort, durability and puncture resistance. Personally I don't skimp on tyres as they are ultimately the only thing between you and the hard, unforgiving road. So I buy the best tyres for my needs (not necessarily the fastest rolling).
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....I can say one good thing about Continental Gatorskin tyres. They were not nearly as bad as Specialized Armadillo road tyres used to be. I Googled to make sure they were still selling them (they are), and discovered there is now an Armadillo Elite. Now I have this mental picture of an armadillo dead in the middle of a local Texas highway, wearing a tuxedo.
....I can say one good thing about Continental Gatorskin tyres. They were not nearly as bad as Specialized Armadillo road tyres used to be. I Googled to make sure they were still selling them (they are), and discovered there is now an Armadillo Elite. Now I have this mental picture of an armadillo dead in the middle of a local Texas highway, wearing a tuxedo.
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03-07-22, 12:36 PM
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After many different tries ya finally get a set of tires you really like. Its more than the specs of weight, and resistance. Some times they just feel good...
My favorite old school tire was Vitoria Sew Ups... Ha... Now days my favorite tiers reflect my Geezer type riding style...
"Continental Ride Tour" and "Kenda K184"
So how much do they weigh and what is thier rolling resistance? Duh... They just feel good...
My favorite old school tire was Vitoria Sew Ups... Ha... Now days my favorite tiers reflect my Geezer type riding style...
"Continental Ride Tour" and "Kenda K184"
So how much do they weigh and what is thier rolling resistance? Duh... They just feel good...
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If you only ride your bike for short and/or leisurely riding, then it probably should make no difference whatsoever.
If you like measuring yourself against the clock and other data while riding, then you might want tires with less rolling resistance which are typically the higher dollar tire.
If you like measuring yourself against the clock and other data while riding, then you might want tires with less rolling resistance which are typically the higher dollar tire.
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On my road bike the switch from Bontrager Hard Case Lite tires to Conti GP5000 was a noticeable difference in both ride comfort and pedaling resistance.
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ok. i've seen lots of posts about tires making a difference in speed on here. i can't wrap my head around that. one pedal stroke gets you so far, so fast. as fast as you pedal. so why does a 50 dollar tire go faster than a 20 dollar tire, or am i way off base as to what tire speed even means, as regards to pedal stroke, resistance? i know size can make a difference, as can tread as to the amount of energy used to make a pedal stroke, but as for speed, someone smart explain to me how two of the same size tires, say 700x 25, with same tread , do different things, be it a 20 dollar dept store tire or a 50 dollar bike shop tire.
One more word: Aerodynamics
What the heck, another word: Weight
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There are lots of people who enjoy riding fast, but never pin on a number. The differences between very supple race tires and very stiff puncture resistant tires are decidedly noticeable. It may not matter to some, possibly many riders, but that doesn't mean the difference is unimportant.
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Blast from the past! Well done!
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This. I constantly roll up behind lighter riders on downhills
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