Junior Member
Just wanted to give an update. I ended up getting the 28mm gatorskin hardshells. I had a gift card and a 15% off coupon so I said hell with it. They fit on the bike and everything seems ok so far.
I've only gone about 40 miles on the new tires. I haven't noticed much of a speed increase yet but we'll see after biking this week. I did notice it is easier to get going from a complete stop.
Don in Austin,
How long did it take you to finish that century? I have a feeling I can finish one with the current bike, I'm just going to have to go at a comfortable pace which will make the ride longer. I have gone fairly decent distances before. I've done a 50 mile tour and the most we've done in one day was about 64 miles. I noticed my hands do go numb after awhile. I bought some Ergon grips to replace the stock grips and they have helped a bit.
coldfeet,
I've heard good things about the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but the local stores didn't have any in stock. I didn't have much to choose from actually lol.
I think these are the last upgrade i'll purchase for this bike. If I end up trying tours more often I think i'll look for a new bike.
Thanks again everyone for all the help and advice!
I've only gone about 40 miles on the new tires. I haven't noticed much of a speed increase yet but we'll see after biking this week. I did notice it is easier to get going from a complete stop.
Don in Austin,
How long did it take you to finish that century? I have a feeling I can finish one with the current bike, I'm just going to have to go at a comfortable pace which will make the ride longer. I have gone fairly decent distances before. I've done a 50 mile tour and the most we've done in one day was about 64 miles. I noticed my hands do go numb after awhile. I bought some Ergon grips to replace the stock grips and they have helped a bit.
coldfeet,
I've heard good things about the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but the local stores didn't have any in stock. I didn't have much to choose from actually lol.
I think these are the last upgrade i'll purchase for this bike. If I end up trying tours more often I think i'll look for a new bike.
Thanks again everyone for all the help and advice!
Junior Member
I forgot to put this in my last post. I emailed my question to Kona and this was their response. Thought it was interesting.
Hi, without knowing you or how and where you ride I would say the smallest tire you can run is a 37c. Swing by your shop for a second opinion. If the roads are really rough where you live the shop may suggest sticking with a larger volume than that.
Happy Trails!
Hi, without knowing you or how and where you ride I would say the smallest tire you can run is a 37c. Swing by your shop for a second opinion. If the roads are really rough where you live the shop may suggest sticking with a larger volume than that.
Happy Trails!
Senior Member
622X28 Parcela GTs would be a good tire for your purpose. Your real problem is the position on the bike. You are sitting upright and pushing a lot of air out of your way. A touring bike with drop bars would give you the best of both worlds. You could be more aerodynamic and still have a utility bike for comuting.
As for air pressure, it is determined by the tire width and the weight of the vehicle with the engine.
https://www.adventurecycling.org/res...SIRX_Heine.pdf
As for air pressure, it is determined by the tire width and the weight of the vehicle with the engine.
https://www.adventurecycling.org/res...SIRX_Heine.pdf
Senior Member
Before you decide to ride 100 miles you need to ride several rides in the 65 to 85 mile range. A 100 mile ride is not twice as hard as a 50 miles ride, it's more like 4 times as hard, especially in heat or stiff hills.
How far have you been riding in an 8 hour period?
How far have you been riding in an 8 hour period?