Bicycle thread

[North ride]

This is a lot more fun with the front wheel on.

100% Riding indoor sucks. That’s why I suffer on a silly fat bike in sub Arctic Canadian winter temperatures. Because even that is better then riding a bike that doesn’t go anywhere.

 

[2whlrcr]

100% Riding indoor sucks. That’s why I suffer on a silly fat bike in sub Arctic Canadian winter temperatures. Because even that is better then riding a bike that doesn’t go anywhere.

I meant "really" riding the rollers. But I guess if I person is still recovering from a bone injury, launching off a set of rollers might not be the best plan.

 

[North ride]

I meant "really" riding the rollers. But I guess if I person is still recovering from a bone injury, launching off a set of rollers might not be the best plan.

Years ago I had a set of rollers. Had a few inside crashes getting board and trying bunny hops and stuff.I now know road “cyclists” that never ride outside. Just on a trainer hooked up tu a video game machine. It’s weird…………….

 

[philipbarrett]

Years ago I had a set of rollers. Had a few inside crashes getting board and trying bunny hops and stuff.I now know road “cyclists” that never ride outside. Just on a trainer hooked up tu a video game machine. It’s weird…………….

I "jumped" off mine once, left a huge black burn stripe on the rug & a nasty smell of burnt rubber!

 

[MVI]

Totally agree. But I don’t want responsibility for suggesting that to a guy recovering from time in a cast already…😎

I better go check out the rower thread again, seem safer than indoor biking.

 

[MrWellAdjusted]

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[Yinzer Moto]

Dropper posts in road cycling?

Mohoric: I've destroyed cycling, now everyone will use a dropper post

Milan-San Remo winner reveals the details of his bike tech marginal gain

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[2whlrcr]

I better go check out the rower thread again, seem safer than indoor biking.

You might drown...

 

[MrWellAdjusted]

Your Carbon Fibre Bike Won’t Last Forever.​

 

[2whlrcr]

My carbon road bike is 20 years old. It has to go another 20 before I'm done with it.

 

[DSquared]

So I've been debating getting something to replace my Cannondale Hybrid but I think it really suits my need of bumming around town and the occasional long journey down the local rails to trail. My problem is it rides rough. Can I put taller and or more aggressive tires on it to smooth things out?
Brake clearance

Current tire size

 

[Yinzer Moto]

So I've been debating getting something to replace my Cannondale Hybrid but I think it really suits my need of bumming around town and the occasional long journey down the local rails to trail. My problem is it rides rough. Can I put taller and or more aggressive tires on it to smooth things out?
Brake clearance

Current tire size

You should be good to go up to 38mm, at least, maybe 42mm. The narrow rim might limit going much further. What do you weigh and what kind of pressure are you running in the 32mm tires? Thick sidewall, flat proof tires tend to ride pretty harsh.

 

[DSquared]

You should be good to go up to 38mm, at least, maybe 42mm. The narrow rim might limit going much further. What do you weigh and what kind of pressure are you running in the 28mm tires? Thick sidewall, flat proof tires tend to ride pretty harsh.

220# wet. I probably had the higher end of the limit, 70? psi the last time I rode it. I didn't want to break a rim on a bump so that led me to the higher end.

 

[Yinzer Moto]

220# wet. I probably had the higher end of the limit, 70? psi the last time I rode it. I didn't want to break a rim on a bump so that led me to the higher end.

70psi is in the ballpark of correct. You might be ok dropping it by 10psi.


Here is a tire pressure calculator.

SILCA Professional Tire Pressure Calculator

Dial in your bikes' tire pressure to get the most comfort, speed, and efficiency on your ride. If you are looking for the best free marginal gain, click here

silca.cc

This calculator asks for some different specs

Tire Pressure Calculator - Optimize Your Bike's Performance | CSBikes

Optimize your bike with CSBikes' tire pressure calculator. Input your bike type, tire size, and riding conditions to determine the recommended tire pressure

cycling-sport.com

 

[philipbarrett]

You should be good to go up to 38mm, at least, maybe 42mm. The narrow rim might limit going much further. What do you weigh and what kind of pressure are you running in the 28mm tires? Thick sidewall, flat proof tires tend to ride pretty harsh.

I run 38mm Rene Hearse at 38 lbs per their recommendations for my weight. Supreme comfort and no detectable loss of speed whatsoever using both my butt-analysis and according to Strava.

I know Jan Heine is a bit of a mad scientist but I can wholeheartedly recommend his tires.

Tire Pressure Calculator

The new Rene Herse tire pressure calculator is based on hundreds of tests of tires from 20 to 55 mm wide. These tests have consistently shown that supple high-performance tires roll fastest at two distinct pressures: A relatively high pressure that provides a firm feel…

www.renehersecycles.com

 

[DSquared]

I run 38mm Rene Hearse at 38 lbs per their recommendations for my weight. Supreme comfort and no detectable loss of speed whatsoever using both my butt-analysis and according to Strava.

I know Jan Heine is a bit of a mad scientist but I can wholeheartedly recommend his tires.

Tire Pressure Calculator

The new Rene Herse tire pressure calculator is based on hundreds of tests of tires from 20 to 55 mm wide. These tests have consistently shown that supple high-performance tires roll fastest at two distinct pressures: A relatively high pressure that provides a firm feel…

www.renehersecycles.com

Those look like a good pattern for what I want. The fact that they are priced like dirt bike tires kinda sucks but they aren't made in China so I can dig that.

And next stupid question... Do I need to get tubes to fit the larger size?

 

[Yinzer Moto]

And next stupid question... Do I need to get tubes to fit the larger size?

Maybe….. tubes are very stretchy. Your tubes in the 32mm tires are probably ok for up to 42mm. You could be ok with running a tube for a 23mm tire, it will just be stressed a bit. New tubes are cheap insurance.

 

[Yinzer Moto]

Specialized has a couple of nice tires for not much money.

Pathfinder Sport | www.specialized.com

Born in the American Midwest, gravel riding is one of the fastest growing styles of cycling. The sense of adventure, conquering new challenges, and simp...

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Sawtooth Sport | www.specialized.com

The Sawtooth is THE adventure tire of choice, developed to handle any road surface and to be tough enough to withstand the rigors of exploration. The tr...

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[North ride]

Your Carbon Fibre Bike Won’t Last Forever.​

I’ll just send this to my wife. See honey I need a new bike

 

[2whlrcr]