Skinny slicks or wide knobbies in the rain?
06-13-12, 02:34 PM
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Like all others mentioned here. Fenders !
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Fenders - Because It Might Be Pee™
Also, wide slicks for rain. Go slower too, because you can slide on greasy sludge.
Also, wide slicks for rain. Go slower too, because you can slide on greasy sludge.
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the grip of a good quality skinny tire is often far superior. imo, moving up to wider tires is totally overrated. if comfort is an issue just keep the skinnier tire and use a wider rim. i use 19 mm internal rims with 25 mm tires and love it. corner like you would not believe!
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I've got quick-clip rear fender and a downtube quick attach front fender for my MTB and CX bike if I feel like riding either one without too much glop spraying up on me and my stuff.
It was about $30 for both together, and it takes all of 90 seconds to put them on. Worth every penny.
It was about $30 for both together, and it takes all of 90 seconds to put them on. Worth every penny.
SKS X-tra dry rear = $15.00
CRUD Crudcatcher downtube fender = $16.00
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