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10-13-2015, 12:30 PM
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Picked up WTB's Cross Boss in 700x35 to replace the 40c Nanos which didn't fit my frame. They are perfect in every way (faster, 130g lighter per tire, supple at 35psi), except for this:
No bueno. I am toying with the idea of moving the good 35c to the rear, and putting one of the 40c Nanos on the front. Thoughts? My biggest gripe with the Nano (aside from it not fitting the bike) was that they felt really slow on the road, even at 60psi, and even compared to the 35s. Is a 35/40 combo the best of both worlds, or worst of both worlds?
No bueno. I am toying with the idea of moving the good 35c to the rear, and putting one of the 40c Nanos on the front. Thoughts? My biggest gripe with the Nano (aside from it not fitting the bike) was that they felt really slow on the road, even at 60psi, and even compared to the 35s. Is a 35/40 combo the best of both worlds, or worst of both worlds?
Yup, you pay a small price in rolling resistance for the 40's but the gains outweigh that if the sections that matter or rough or loose. I gapped all the guys in my class in a fast deep sandy section of last weekends cross race with the 40's. I have a set of UCI legal 33c tubs I never run any more.
Not that yo have to run in sand very often but the extra width is an advantage on pretty much any surface except pavement. There is a reason UCI strictly controls tire width in cross, because it's a distinct advantage.
pic of someone else from this course a few years ago
My old training buddy Brent, same course. I hit that section full speed, everyone else braked before hitting the sand. That got me the gap I rode to the win. So yeah, I'm a fan of 40's.
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10-13-2015, 01:29 PM
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Pics sent to WTB a couple nights ago, they agree it's a defect and want it back. The problem is that they don't have any stock to replace it with. Nick, does Mojo have any on the shelf?
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10-15-2015, 06:42 PM
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WTB replaced my rear Nano 40C TCS that leaked through the casing after drowning it in Stans sealant. They even included a new pint of sealant.
Yup, you pay a small price in rolling resistance for the 40's but the gains outweigh that if the sections that matter or rough or loose. I gapped all the guys in my class in a fast deep sandy section of last weekends cross race with the 40's. I have a set of UCI legal 33c tubs I never run any more.
Not that yo have to run in sand very often but the extra width is an advantage on pretty much any surface except pavement. There is a reason UCI strictly controls tire width in cross, because it's a distinct advantage.
pic of someone else from this course a few years ago
My old training buddy Brent, same course. I hit that section full speed, everyone else braked before hitting the sand. That got me the gap I rode to the win. So yeah, I'm a fan of 40's.
Yup, you pay a small price in rolling resistance for the 40's but the gains outweigh that if the sections that matter or rough or loose. I gapped all the guys in my class in a fast deep sandy section of last weekends cross race with the 40's. I have a set of UCI legal 33c tubs I never run any more.
Not that yo have to run in sand very often but the extra width is an advantage on pretty much any surface except pavement. There is a reason UCI strictly controls tire width in cross, because it's a distinct advantage.
pic of someone else from this course a few years ago
My old training buddy Brent, same course. I hit that section full speed, everyone else braked before hitting the sand. That got me the gap I rode to the win. So yeah, I'm a fan of 40's.
Do you have any advice on me "enjoying racing" or being a dick about the road cat-1 and cat-2s racing cat-5 CX? I might have podiumed last night if it weren't for those guys, including the state cat-3 crit champ (now a 2).
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10-15-2015, 09:20 PM
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Welcome to bike racing.
Most CX and local XC series push riders up in class to keep sandbagging to a minimum. Our local XC series is 12 races on Tuesday nights. Beginner series is only 6 races though. Top 3-5 in each age group get bumped to Sport for second half of series, whether they like it or not. Otherwise, just train harder.
For me, the only complaining in cycling should be my legs to me.. "please stop".
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10-16-2015, 11:13 AM
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None of these bottom-support racks can carry what I need to carry on the back of the EPA-wagon, which is usually my MTB, wife's bike, daughters' 24" MTB and the (now infamous) half-bike. Advantage GlideAWAY Bike Rack, Advantage GlideAWAY 4 Bike Carrier
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10-16-2015, 02:13 PM
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That would matter to someone who carries a variety of bikes, unlike Trey.
None of these bottom-support racks can carry what I need to carry on the back of the EPA-wagon, which is usually my MTB, wife's bike, daughters' 24" MTB and the (now infamous) half-bike. Advantage GlideAWAY Bike Rack, Advantage GlideAWAY 4 Bike Carrier
None of these bottom-support racks can carry what I need to carry on the back of the EPA-wagon, which is usually my MTB, wife's bike, daughters' 24" MTB and the (now infamous) half-bike. Advantage GlideAWAY Bike Rack, Advantage GlideAWAY 4 Bike Carrier
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