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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

09-24-14, 08:27 AM

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38s on cross bike

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Posted By Richard8655

Maybe true, but it was just a comparison. I guess...

Maybe true, but it was just a comparison. I guess I'm not too compulsive in analyzing it like that as I accept a few hundred grams for the benefit.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

09-19-14, 12:09 PM

Replies: 27

38s on cross bike

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Posted By Richard8655

Yeah, it's a balance of what feels good, works...

Yeah, it's a balance of what feels good, works best for the surface, and wanting to avoid flats while not slowing you down (or much at least). My Armadillo 38's are an experiment for a while. I'll...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-22-14, 04:53 PM

Replies: 27

38s on cross bike

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Posted By Richard8655

Makes sense for a nice light tire like that......

Makes sense for a nice light tire like that... not criticizing. I'm willing to go with a little more weight for flat protection, durability, longevity, and comfort. And for me a few hundred grams...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-22-14, 10:38 AM

Replies: 27

38s on cross bike

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Posted By Richard8655

I don't notice any difference in speed going from...

I don't notice any difference in speed going from 32 to 38 (640g vs 790g for armadillos). 5 ounces is a few sips out of the the water bottle.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-21-14, 05:40 PM

Replies: 27

38s on cross bike

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Posted By Richard8655

Specialized Tricross takes 'em, if not even...

Specialized Tricross takes 'em, if not even larger. I wouldn't say 38 is fat, more like in the 40s is fat in my opinion.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-21-14, 05:26 PM

Replies: 27

38s on cross bike

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Posted By Richard8655

Thanks all. Glad to hear many of you also enjoy...

Thanks all. Glad to hear many of you also enjoy the ride of 38s as I do. Knobster, from way back on this forum I thought you also were a Tricross owner.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-21-14, 09:36 AM

Replies: 27

38s on cross bike

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Posted By Richard8655

38s on cross bike

Wondering if running wider tires on cross bikes is popular here or more unusual.

I decided to go from the default 700x32 to 700x38 for my Tricross. I'm mostly on hardpack gravel bike paths and...

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