Tyre help
alistair_pollard
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Afternoon! I have just bought a Vitus Energie VR cyclocross that I am thoroughly enjoying. I have only been out on a few rides so far. At somepoint I'm going to by a second wheel set so I can run off-road/gravel tyres and road tyres on the other set.
Right now, to get my fitness levels up I want to do road cycling on Dartmoor where i live. I currently have the Vee XCX, 700c x 33 tyres that the bike came with. They are quite nobbly, but they do fly along the road compared to what I'm used to (I always road mountain bikes). However I would like to get a pair of slicker road tyres. Thinking about 28mm.
How much improvement would I notice in terms of rolling resistance/efficiency? Should I get slicker tyres at 32mm? I do enjoy the comfort that the bigger tyres offer. I guess I want the optimum level of comfort v efficiency.
Any input would be greatly appreciated as road cycling is a new world to me!
Many thanks
Right now, to get my fitness levels up I want to do road cycling on Dartmoor where i live. I currently have the Vee XCX, 700c x 33 tyres that the bike came with. They are quite nobbly, but they do fly along the road compared to what I'm used to (I always road mountain bikes). However I would like to get a pair of slicker road tyres. Thinking about 28mm.
How much improvement would I notice in terms of rolling resistance/efficiency? Should I get slicker tyres at 32mm? I do enjoy the comfort that the bigger tyres offer. I guess I want the optimum level of comfort v efficiency.
Any input would be greatly appreciated as road cycling is a new world to me!
Many thanks
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Id be looking at maybe a 32mm GP5000 for the rear for comfort and then either a 25mm or 28mm for the front and a more aero transition from the rim sidewall to the tyre.================
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N0bodyOfTheGoat said:
Id be looking at maybe a 32mm GP5000 for the rear for comfort and then either a 25mm or 28mm for the front and a more aero transition from the rim sidewall to the tyre.
That's very interesting to have a bigger tyre on the back to maintain comfort. Is that quite a standard thing to do?N0bodyOfTheGoat said:Id be looking at maybe a 32mm GP5000 for the rear for comfort and then either a 25mm or 28mm for the front and a more aero transition from the rim sidewall to the tyre.
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It isn't the standard thing to do, however some people do it if there is sufficient clearance on the frame, to obtain more comfort on poor road surfaces. You will notice a difference if you switch to a slicker tread, 28c F/R or 28c F/32c R or 32c F/R if comfort is important to you, go for a tyre with a high TPI count. A lot of endurance road bikes come fitted with 28 - 32c tyres, though usually the same size F&R.0