Tire Selection/Advice?
06-11-08, 04:25 PM
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Tire Selection/Advice?
Hi everyone... I need some direction. I was thinking about purchasing some slicks this weekend. (early father's day gift to myself).
Does anyone have an opinion regarding Satellite Elite Hardcase 700c x 38c tires?
https://www.bontrager.com/model/02850/en
I am currently running a pair of WTB Interwolfs 700c x 38c which came stocked on my newly purchased GF Kaitai.
https://www.wtb.com/products/tires/hybrid/interwolf
Any help will be appreciated.
Does anyone have an opinion regarding Satellite Elite Hardcase 700c x 38c tires? https://www.bontrager.com/model/02850/en
I am currently running a pair of WTB Interwolfs 700c x 38c which came stocked on my newly purchased GF Kaitai.
https://www.wtb.com/products/tires/hybrid/interwolf
Any help will be appreciated.
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From what I see on the tire design, it looks like a great concept. As to how it rolls, I couldn't tell you, I don't run tires that wide. 
My widest is 32 MM and my Allez has 26MM that are only 26's because of the extra thick tread rubber. Otherwise, they'd be 23's.
My widest is 32 MM and my Allez has 26MM that are only 26's because of the extra thick tread rubber. Otherwise, they'd be 23's.
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I'm running Continental Contact tires on my Trek at 32 mm width. I pump them to the 85 pound max rating. They don't really seem very wide, but roll easy and give a nice ride.
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While we are on the subject of tires...
My wife rides a Trek 7.3 FX hybrid. Right now it has 32s on it with "Bontrager Camino" rims. I can't find ANYTHING online about these rims. Anyone know how small I could go on these rims. I figure at the very least they would take 28s but what about something like 25s?
And, would going from 32 to 28 make any difference as far as rolling resistance/speed? I got 2 different answers from 2 different people at the LBS. One guy suggested keeping the 32s and pumping them up 10 pounds or so above the max. They are rated for 110 and I usually go 100 on them. Anybody want to stop me from trying to take these bad boys to 120?
My wife rides a Trek 7.3 FX hybrid. Right now it has 32s on it with "Bontrager Camino" rims. I can't find ANYTHING online about these rims. Anyone know how small I could go on these rims. I figure at the very least they would take 28s but what about something like 25s?
And, would going from 32 to 28 make any difference as far as rolling resistance/speed? I got 2 different answers from 2 different people at the LBS. One guy suggested keeping the 32s and pumping them up 10 pounds or so above the max. They are rated for 110 and I usually go 100 on them. Anybody want to stop me from trying to take these bad boys to 120?
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I can tell you an extra 10# makes a world of difference. When I switched over to "road tires" on my Puegot MTB, the guy at the LBS suggested I start with 90 and then try 100. the 100 psi option makes a world of rolling difference.
I still feel like I'm trying to time trial a John Deere when I ride that thing though. Thinner is better, but air is cheap.
I still feel like I'm trying to time trial a John Deere when I ride that thing though. Thinner is better, but air is cheap.
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I had those exact tires and they are nice. Roll nice and pretty darn resistant to flats. I eventually moved to the Race Lite Hardcase in the 28's, but I still have the 38's for when I want a softer ride.
As far as going from 32 to 28's, the smaller tire does make a difference, but in that case, it would not be huge. 38 to 28, big difference.
As far as going from 32 to 28's, the smaller tire does make a difference, but in that case, it would not be huge. 38 to 28, big difference.
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While we are on the subject of tires...
My wife rides a Trek 7.3 FX hybrid. Right now it has 32s on it with "Bontrager Camino" rims. I can't find ANYTHING online about these rims. Anyone know how small I could go on these rims. I figure at the very least they would take 28s but what about something like 25s?
And, would going from 32 to 28 make any difference as far as rolling resistance/speed? I got 2 different answers from 2 different people at the LBS. One guy suggested keeping the 32s and pumping them up 10 pounds or so above the max. They are rated for 110 and I usually go 100 on them. Anybody want to stop me from trying to take these bad boys to 120?
My wife rides a Trek 7.3 FX hybrid. Right now it has 32s on it with "Bontrager Camino" rims. I can't find ANYTHING online about these rims. Anyone know how small I could go on these rims. I figure at the very least they would take 28s but what about something like 25s?
And, would going from 32 to 28 make any difference as far as rolling resistance/speed? I got 2 different answers from 2 different people at the LBS. One guy suggested keeping the 32s and pumping them up 10 pounds or so above the max. They are rated for 110 and I usually go 100 on them. Anybody want to stop me from trying to take these bad boys to 120?
06-12-08, 11:42 AM
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NYC commuter here--I swear by Hardcases. As soon as I have a good excuse, I'm going to replace my Comfort B Hardcases with Satellite Elite Hardcases.
06-12-08, 01:11 PM
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Thanks for your feedback.
Would the 38s be able to withstand more urban abuse (potholes, curbs, speed bumps, etc) opposed to 32s or 28's? Keep in mind my 270ish lbs build.
Would the 38s be able to withstand more urban abuse (potholes, curbs, speed bumps, etc) opposed to 32s or 28's? Keep in mind my 270ish lbs build.
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I'm 300 and the 28's hand my roads just fine. The 38's should do you great. I don't go looking for potholes, but they handle anything that happens well.
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OK... so I purchased the 38s. What a difference the slicks and the xtra pressure make.
I am a happy camper. I was tempted tp go thinner but I'll settle for these right now. They seem to compliment the rough streets of Chicago very well. Our arterial sreets are so bumpy due to salted streets from snow removal.
At least the 17 mile lake front bike path is in great condition which is a 1/2 block from my condo.
Thanks for your help.
I am a happy camper. I was tempted tp go thinner but I'll settle for these right now. They seem to compliment the rough streets of Chicago very well. Our arterial sreets are so bumpy due to salted streets from snow removal.At least the 17 mile lake front bike path is in great condition which is a 1/2 block from my condo.
Thanks for your help.
