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1) what's the difference between the training tires and racing tires?
2) what do the numbers represent on the tire? (EX 27x1 1/4 or 700cc)
3) recommendation for brand for training and amateur racing.(all weather)
4) what material is good? nylon or steel?
5) do i need a specific tubes for the specific tires?
6) how thin of the tires is recommended for races?
7) i believe tread is need for training?
HOLY MOLY THESE ARE ALOT OF QUESTIONS. i couldn't stop thinknig about these questions....
plz answer!
2) what do the numbers represent on the tire? (EX 27x1 1/4 or 700cc)
3) recommendation for brand for training and amateur racing.(all weather)
4) what material is good? nylon or steel?
5) do i need a specific tubes for the specific tires?
6) how thin of the tires is recommended for races?
7) i believe tread is need for training?
HOLY MOLY THESE ARE ALOT OF QUESTIONS. i couldn't stop thinknig about these questions....
plz answer!
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1) Cost, weight, flat resistance.
2) Obsolete size designations. See https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire_sizing.html
3) I used to like Ultremos, but the R series just aren't worth it. Try Continentals
4) Are you talking about the bead? Kevlar is lighter and more foldable.
5) Sort of. Tubes fit a range of tire sizes.
6) It's not the "thinness", it's the weight and gripiness.
7) Incorrect.
2) Obsolete size designations. See https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire_sizing.html
3) I used to like Ultremos, but the R series just aren't worth it. Try Continentals
4) Are you talking about the bead? Kevlar is lighter and more foldable.
5) Sort of. Tubes fit a range of tire sizes.
6) It's not the "thinness", it's the weight and gripiness.
7) Incorrect.
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1) what's the difference between the training tires and racing tires?
2) what do the numbers represent on the tire? (EX 27x1 1/4 or 700cc)
3) recommendation for brand for training and amateur racing.(all weather)
4) what material is good? nylon or steel?
5) do i need a specific tubes for the specific tires?
6) how thin of the tires is recommended for races?
7) i believe tread is need for training?
HOLY MOLY THESE ARE ALOT OF QUESTIONS. i couldn't stop thinknig about these questions....
plz answer!
2) what do the numbers represent on the tire? (EX 27x1 1/4 or 700cc)
3) recommendation for brand for training and amateur racing.(all weather)
4) what material is good? nylon or steel?
5) do i need a specific tubes for the specific tires?
6) how thin of the tires is recommended for races?
7) i believe tread is need for training?
HOLY MOLY THESE ARE ALOT OF QUESTIONS. i couldn't stop thinknig about these questions....
plz answer!
OP: please answer
How much are you looking to spend per tire, and what size tire do you have now?
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A little or a lot. Generally speaking, wear and puncture resistance is the governing criteria for training tires. Rolling resistance and grip are important for racing. There is a world of tires that fit these criteria in various ways.
Tire size (diameter) needs to match the rim. Tire width needs to match the intended use and fit within the constraints of the frame/fork. I realize that's pretty vague. See this page for details.
I have tied Continental, Michelin and Vittoria. I had no specific complaints about any brand.
Yes: steel, kevlar, rubber, cotton, proprietary plastics, synthetics are all good.
Good for one purpose, may detract performance characteristics in other places. I prefer folding clincher tires (kevlar, not steel bead), high tpi casing and a puncture resistant breaker. Many tires fit within this criteria.
Other than sized correctly, no.
I believe you mean narrow.
I don't recommend anything in particular but I would expect a large percentage to be 23c
On car tires, the tread is often shaped to avoid hydroplaning. Road bike tires are narrow enough to make this characteristic unimportant.
Tire size (diameter) needs to match the rim. Tire width needs to match the intended use and fit within the constraints of the frame/fork. I realize that's pretty vague. See this page for details.
Yes: steel, kevlar, rubber, cotton, proprietary plastics, synthetics are all good.
Good for one purpose, may detract performance characteristics in other places. I prefer folding clincher tires (kevlar, not steel bead), high tpi casing and a puncture resistant breaker. Many tires fit within this criteria.
Other than sized correctly, no.
I believe you mean narrow.
I don't recommend anything in particular but I would expect a large percentage to be 23c
On car tires, the tread is often shaped to avoid hydroplaning. Road bike tires are narrow enough to make this characteristic unimportant.
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1) Cost, weight, flat resistance.
2) Obsolete size designations. See https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire_sizing.html
3) I used to like Ultremos, but the R series just aren't worth it. Try Continentals
4) Are you talking about the bead? Kevlar is lighter and more foldable.
5) Sort of. Tubes fit a range of tire sizes.
6) It's not the "thinness", it's the weight and gripiness.
7) Incorrect.
2) Obsolete size designations. See https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire_sizing.html
3) I used to like Ultremos, but the R series just aren't worth it. Try Continentals
4) Are you talking about the bead? Kevlar is lighter and more foldable.
5) Sort of. Tubes fit a range of tire sizes.
6) It's not the "thinness", it's the weight and gripiness.
7) Incorrect.
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