Slicks?

13ADL1X
13ADL1X Posts: 151
edited March 2010 in Commuting chat
Why do slicks give more grip - Is it due to a larger contact area?

Also should I go the long way home today?
The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.

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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Yes to both.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Some compounds have better grip than others though. And they're all worse than useless on ice.
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html#tread
  • 13ADL1X
    13ADL1X Posts: 151
    Cool link thanks.

    Long way home it is and then fitting my new Conti Sport Contacts to replace the Panaracer Fire XC's I'm currently commuting on. Hooray.
    The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    I have those tyres for road use on my CX - good choice.
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • deffler
    deffler Posts: 829
    +1 for the Continental Sport Contacts. Ive got em for my MTB when I commute on roads
    Boardman Hybrid Pro

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  • 13ADL1X
    13ADL1X Posts: 151
    I mainly got them coz they were cheap (£9.99 per tyre) from On-One and fancied adding some zip to my commute.

    I've even bought some lyrca tights recently!! Although still wear my baggies over the top but they are the greatest thing ever and I now wonder how I coped without them. No more freezing, wind chapped shins and my knees stay nice and warm and not stiff. :D
    The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.

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