Question about cross tires...
05-15-08, 08:16 AM
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Question about cross tires...
So here's my question...
Are there some cross tires with lower profiles than others? I ask because I'm searching for cross worthy tires that have the lowest profile. (This is my desperate attempt to gain just a centimeter or two of standover clearance.)
Are there some cross tires with lower profiles than others? I ask because I'm searching for cross worthy tires that have the lowest profile. (This is my desperate attempt to gain just a centimeter or two of standover clearance.)
05-15-08, 08:32 AM
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It is the nature of bicycle tires that they have a round profile. Can't be helped. Some tires have more tread built up on the corners giving a flatter look, but that's it.
Why the standover worries, is the bike really too tall?
Why the standover worries, is the bike really too tall?
05-15-08, 08:35 AM
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Why are you "desperate" to get more standover?
If you really spend that much time straddling your bike, perhaps consider a different hobby.
If you really spend that much time straddling your bike, perhaps consider a different hobby.
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no, i guess not. it's just a physcological comfort sort of thing. i like the idea of being able to stand over my bike without the toptube squishing things...
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