fairlights are very very nice. I'd go for one of those - if you were after an adventure bike
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21 Feb 2019 09:06
posted 21 Feb 2019 09:19, edited 21 Feb 2019 09:19
21 Feb 2019 12:13
21 Feb 2019 13:10
typically people tend to run slightly wider tyres over winter if they have the ability to do so. cyclocross tyres may inspire more confidence but wont fit on many frames and will really increase rolling resistance
Took my first heavy slam at the weekend, front wheel went from under me on a bend which was still damp, possibly oily. Made a fucking mess of my hip, elbow and a new pair of Castelli shorts, luckily bike's pretty much unmarked.
I'm guessing I already know the answer, but are any tyres less prone to losing grip than others? Currently running stock Giant Gavia Race 0s.
I'm guessing I already know the answer, but are any tyres less prone to losing grip than others? Currently running stock Giant Gavia Race 0s.
ouch. sorry to hear that. in some greasy conditions even the widest tyres won't help. consider running slightly lower pressures in them when it's damp and you are worried…
saying that - i feel i have a lot of confidence in these. corner well. some marketing advert somewhere with a video that explains the tech https://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-corsa-g-isotech-700c-tyres-2-free-latex-tubes/
saying that - i feel i have a lot of confidence in these. corner well. some marketing advert somewhere with a video that explains the tech https://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-corsa-g-isotech-700c-tyres-2-free-latex-tubes/
Cheers guys, and thanks swede - copped those Vittorias, good reviews from plenty of different sources.
Andy, don't think my frame will take anything wider than 25c, and I use a turbo + zwift through winter / when it's not dry so not looking for a proper 'winter' tyre set-up. A combination of new bike / impatience to get out on it was partly to blame, but think it was just bad luck.
Andy, don't think my frame will take anything wider than 25c, and I use a turbo + zwift through winter / when it's not dry so not looking for a proper 'winter' tyre set-up. A combination of new bike / impatience to get out on it was partly to blame, but think it was just bad luck.
It's been 25 years (!) since I've been on a road bike so I'm a bit out of touch, but would running cyclocross tyres for the winter work and inspire confidence in the corners?
typically people tend to run slightly wider tyres over winter if they have the ability to do so. cyclocross tyres may inspire more confidence but wont fit on many frames and will really increase rolling resistance
- should say though, they come up very wide. so depends how much clearance you have if you will be able to fit the 25c
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