The Cycling Thread - Page 303 - SV650.org

maviczap · 29-06-13, 04:45 PM

As you'd expect mate, they'll look down their aero helmets and think who does he think he is!

It'll be different once you've wiped the floor with them!

maviczap · 29-06-13, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackie_Black

I need some mudguards and does anyone know of any puncture resistant 35mm cross tyres? dont was schwalbe marathons really as they weight a ton and are more road biased.

There's plenty of choice here, I'd maybe go for a 32mm tyre, as it'll roll a bit better than the 37mm?

Continental or Vittoria are what I'd be looking at. Both have a good rep as regards puncture resistance

29-06-13, 04:50 PM

It has 35 mm contis on it now and they roll quite nice, I suppose the 32 is probably the best fit. Although that said the bigger tyres will handle the tracks better won't they?

maviczap · 29-06-13, 05:01 PM

Aye, they should do, but it might depend on the surface? Which will also change with the weather won't it?

If its hard packed, then the 32's would be better, but if its wet then the 35's would be better, its always going to be a bit of a compromise and not worthwhile having a spare set of wheels due to the hub gears.

29-06-13, 05:06 PM

hmm, decisions decisions. If i go for mudguards that are 27-35 will they suit a 35 mm tyre ? or do I need something bigger.

maviczap · 29-06-13, 05:48 PM

They'll be alright I suppose, but you won't know until you fit them?

At least with bigger guards you'll get more protection?

Might also pay to see if the bigger guards fit ok, as that could be a needless expense if they don't fit

29-06-13, 05:54 PM

I'll get them from halfrauds so i can return them. Was actually thinking about putting 45mm mudguards on for more protection as you say. Just wondered if it was normal to get guards the size of the tyre or always go a bit bigger.

maviczap · 29-06-13, 06:08 PM

On my winter bike I run 25mm Conti's and my mudguards are up to 35mm I think

Bike & me stay nice and clean, including the front mech, although rear mech & casstte still get cruddy.

Might also pay to see what they look like on the bike, as too big can look carp

fizzwheel · 29-06-13, 06:10 PM

Dont forget TDF starts today, Highlights on ITV4 now..

maviczap · 29-06-13, 06:36 PM

:Series is set to record on my Sky+

29-06-13, 04:45 PM	#3021
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread As you'd expect mate, they'll look down their aero helmets and think who does he think he is! It'll be different once you've wiped the floor with them! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-06-13, 04:50 PM	#3023
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread It has 35 mm contis on it now and they roll quite nice, I suppose the 32 is probably the best fit. Although that said the bigger tyres will handle the tracks better won't they?

29-06-13, 05:01 PM	#3024
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Aye, they should do, but it might depend on the surface? Which will also change with the weather won't it? If its hard packed, then the 32's would be better, but if its wet then the 35's would be better, its always going to be a bit of a compromise and not worthwhile having a spare set of wheels due to the hub gears. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-06-13, 05:06 PM	#3025
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread hmm, decisions decisions. If i go for mudguards that are 27-35 will they suit a 35 mm tyre ? or do I need something bigger.

29-06-13, 05:48 PM	#3026
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread They'll be alright I suppose, but you won't know until you fit them? At least with bigger guards you'll get more protection? Might also pay to see if the bigger guards fit ok, as that could be a needless expense if they don't fit __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-06-13, 05:54 PM	#3027
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread I'll get them from halfrauds so i can return them. Was actually thinking about putting 45mm mudguards on for more protection as you say. Just wondered if it was normal to get guards the size of the tyre or always go a bit bigger.

29-06-13, 06:08 PM	#3028
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread On my winter bike I run 25mm Conti's and my mudguards are up to 35mm I think Bike & me stay nice and clean, including the front mech, although rear mech & casstte still get cruddy. Might also pay to see what they look like on the bike, as too big can look carp __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-06-13, 06:10 PM	#3029
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Dont forget TDF starts today, Highlights on ITV4 now.. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

29-06-13, 06:36 PM	#3030
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread :Series is set to record on my Sky+ __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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