Ummmm, sir…that sounds delicious. I’m gonna try that.A bad habit my mom gave me is to eat cottage cheese with Frito scoop chips. It's like crack I can wipe out a big container in one sitting if I am not careful. I try to tell myself its healthy because cottage cheese but who am I fooling..
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The monster truck is no more... for a week. My coach put one of San Diego's fastest group rides on my calendar for Saturday. He also explicitely said to put on faster slick tires. So I bought Conti's fastest tires and mounted them up. Its a great way to gain speed and lose 1.5lbs off the bike. I think I'll need all the help I can get for the group ride
Before
After
The tires: Continental Archetype 30
The big tires will go back on next Thursday for Saturday's gravel race.
Before
After
The tires: Continental Archetype 30
The big tires will go back on next Thursday for Saturday's gravel race.
Mike95060
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Wait, I though I had the fastest set of Connies available? WFT are those!! 
Mike95060
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Sick top tube name tag btw.
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I just wanna chime in that 1) I love Schmoopsie and 2) pedaling around sf makes me inordinately happy and 3) I’m getting faster and my left leg is adding muscle mass.
Last, riding in dresses is fun.
Last, riding in dresses is fun.
stangmx13
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Wait, I though I had the fastest set of Connies available? WFT are those!!
Sry, you are giving up ~1w at 18mph. These are what Tadej runs.
Road Bike Tire Test: Continental Archetype 30
Tire lab test of a Continental Archetype 30 road bike tire. Includes rolling resistance tests, puncture resistance tests, wet grip tests, and detailed weight and size measurements
www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
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Mike95060
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Well, that totally justifies our 4+ hr difference in finishing times across the board. Wheeeew!Sry, you are giving up ~1w at 18mph. These are what Tadej runs.
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Road Bike Tire Test: Continental Archetype 30
Tire lab test of a Continental Archetype 30 road bike tire. Includes rolling resistance tests, puncture resistance tests, wet grip tests, and detailed weight and size measurements
stangmx13
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Here’s the same chart w OG Gatorskins added. Tires matter A LOT.
For reference, on flat ground with my gravel tires it takes me ~170w to do 18mph. I suspect that’ll be ~155w with the fast Contis or 9% less. With slow tires, itd take ~200w or 17% more. Those are big percentages. Fast tires are worth 18mon of training
For reference, on flat ground with my gravel tires it takes me ~170w to do 18mph. I suspect that’ll be ~155w with the fast Contis or 9% less. With slow tires, itd take ~200w or 17% more. Those are big percentages. Fast tires are worth 18mon of training
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Just like motos and race cars, tire quality is king.
The tiny human horsepower output makes it even more critical to have fast gums.
The tiny human horsepower output makes it even more critical to have fast gums.
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i have a stock trek marlin 6 and the tires are getting worn down, does that mean that it gets more efficient as it becomes more 'slick'? What psi should i pump these bad boys to?
stangmx13
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lol wut? Cuz the bike looks like it’s legless with such skinny tires?
Mike, you should look into the Schwalbe G1 RS gravel tires. If you want a fast tire that’ll be your huckleberry.
Yup.
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I have those on PeeBee up in Oregon.
LOVE them.
I stopped by Box Dog today and scheduled a tune up for Schmoopsie.
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Maybe a tiny bit. The rolling resistance of the tire is mostly caused by its construction and the materials used. The knob size and shape have a smaller effect on RR, in part because fast MTB tires already don’t have big chunky knobs. The tire could get more aerodynamic as it wears. But you “can’t see aero” so there’s no rule of thumb.
Tire pressure is very dependent on rider weight and tire size. You can try this calculator. I generally run a little lower than it suggests, but some ppl run a little higher.
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Well, damn, I didn't realize my gaterskins were so outclassed!Here’s the same chart w OG Gatorskins added. Tires matter A LOT.
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For reference, on flat ground with my gravel tires it takes me ~170w to do 18mph. I suspect that’ll be ~155w with the fast Contis or 9% less. With slow tires, itd take ~200w or 17% more. Those are big percentages. Fast tires are worth 18mon of training
I still prefer them as there are a ton of spines along my route so I need the puncture resistant tires over faster.
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They also have a glorious ride. As soon as the tires on Schmoopsie are toast I’m getting gator skins again. I’m just having fun, not racing.
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it is coming up with 65/70 or so, wow that is a lot more than the 30-40 i usually set them toMaybe a tiny bit. The rolling resistance of the tire is mostly caused by its construction and the materials used. The knob size and shape have a smaller effect on RR, in part because fast MTB tires already don’t have big chunky knobs. The tire could get more aerodynamic as it wears. But you “can’t see aero” so there’s no rule of thumb.
Tire pressure is very dependent on rider weight and tire size. You can try this calculator. I generally run a little lower than it suggests, but some ppl run a little higher.
SRAM | AXS
axs.sram.com
stangmx13
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That doesn’t sound right for a MTB tire. Make sure you didn’t put your weight in lbs when it’s asking for kg.
I run my 2.4” MTB tires at 16/19psi
Mike95060
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This is perfect. When you are ready to do longer rides (2-3X whatever distance you are currently doing) consider using more efficient tires. I look at better gear as the bridge you use to cross into places you haven't been able to reach yet. You build the bridge (buy expensive tires and set em up fast) then you do the work (riding) to get yourself as high up fitness mountain as you want to go.
IHMO, your doing great if you are being consistent and having fun doing it. When "fun" means pushing out further, please think about treating yourself to some excellent tires. You will have earned them!
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ooh, i had left it at 'road' but i guess it should be one of the mtb options
glad i didn't go and try and blast 70psi in there
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Slight tangent, do you have a gauge or portable electric inflator you recommend? My ability to accurately measure my tire pressure at home and on a ride is a bit sketchier than my high dollar tires would like /shame
stangmx13
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Ya if you are still using tubes, they are still a reasonable option.
The Pirelli Cinturato Velo is the new hotness for puncture resistance. It’s more puncture resistant, more grippy, and faster than the Gatorskin. This website does a puncture test. Fast tires score in the 30s. The Gatorskin scored 89. The Cinturato scored 116.
The best way to combat goat head spikes is tubeless tires. But it’s not feasible for everyone on every bike.
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I bought a city bike so I wouldn’t have to stop riding. It’s allowed me to ride almost 78 miles since I bought it that I wouldn’t have been able to ride without it. I’m at 144 miles for the month and happy about it because that’s more than I rode all last year. (It’s got Schwalbe Marathons on it.)
PeeBee up in Oregon was a game changer. Lighter. More gears. I immediately started ramping up. Now @stangmx13 is talking to me about grand fondos and I’m like, I can do that! My goal next trip here is to get over the GGB and back (without taking the ferry!) and to achieve a 30 mile ride.