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John wrote: I was ridden Wednesday when I experience a tubeless valve stem break -- sheared off by branch, I think. I never heard of this happening to anyone before. From now one, I am carrying a spare valve stem.…
Slim wrote: I put the 50mm Pirelli Cinturato M on my daughters bike. On her 23 mm rim it measures 52 mm at 24 psi, after one night of stretching. So, nice tire, but not for those who were looking for something less than…
Conti Race King 29x2.0
ljsmith wrote: Those are some big knobs! a proper mud tire
I have been needing a more mud-friendly tire, to replace my worn gravel tire,for the spring conditions in the wheat fields. Searching my stash I found these, Bonty Jones Mud X 29x2.0, tubeless ready. 17-18-ish years ago…
[ QUOTE username=imwjl userid=5727258 postid=1334854253] The page doesn't load but it makes sense. In trying lots of ti and bikes, I felt there really was something to Moots having more specialization with the tubes. It…
Suspension may be “better” for much of what I ride but I prefer not to use more than a bouncy stem and big tires most of time. I don’t always need to go fast or use the most efficient setup. Not why I am out there.
It’s the second generation WTB dirtdrop. It has more drop than the original, less flare and sweep, and an “ergo” bend. if you like how it feels for you, you can use on wherever you want.
There are other factors than just hookless. Actual bead seat diameter and G height being critical. G height is the inside depth of the rim sidewall. Too short and the tire can blow off easily. Some companies increase…
barrows wrote: Incorrect: Enve SES series rims are 25 mm internal, as are Zipp 303 Firecrest. Both are widely used by road racers with 28 mm tires. These rims are available in a variety of depths to suit conditions. OK,…
barrows wrote: That is pure nonsense. Plenty of World Tour pros are riding these set ups down quite challenging descents, at very high speeds. The widest Roval road rim is 21mm. Enve and Zipp, 23mm. Road pros ride what…
stu wrote: I agree the tires feel firmer both radially and laterally on a wider rim but I've never used pressures anywhere near low enough to risk casing collapse in cornering. I think that's more likely to be an issue…
Volsung wrote: Someone stop Shiggy from finding out about fat bikes. same thing applies. I like fat bikes as rock crawlers. If I am not on deep snow or sand I use 65mm (external) rims with 4.0-4.5” tires. the times I…
barrows wrote: Umm... 25 mm internal width road rims are common, and are designed for best performance with 28-30 mm tires! See Enve or Zipp's latest aero wheels for road racing, used by many in the pro peloton with 28…
stu wrote: I'm running 34 mm Corsa N.EXT on 25 mm (inside) rims. I don't know if that combination qualifies as "overly wide rims" but the tires measure about 35.5 mm, handling is great, and I've had no pinch (or other)…
chas wrote: That is great news. I've been riding on pro one at 38 mm wide for a year and I love it. But to get that size I had to put the nominal 34 mm version on a super wide rim but still it's an amazing go anywhere…
and it is actually 559-58
Many, many distributors are offering heavy discounts as they are overstocked. Giant is said to be in default to their suppliers. Expect many companies to fail, which after current stock is sold off there will be more…
I’m surprised the cassette wasn’t loose on the hub
TheSubaruGuru wrote: I revisited the top photo, noticing that it's a flared bar with an OPPOSITE top angle geometry to what I find optimal to both reduce pain and provide a third position. Riding on the tops with this…