tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post8191728781221441689..comments2023-07-21T17:26:24.127+04:00Comments on Ron George: On Rolling Resistances of Wide TiresRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16268869622833968439noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-7190604476714496072008-06-11T18:24:00.000+04:002008-06-11T18:24:00.000+04:00The tires were difficult to mount dry. However, a...The tires were difficult to mount dry. However, a little soapy water on the beads and it was a snap. <br><br>True, I can't tell a difference in rolling resistance, but so long as they are not SLOWER, I find the other advantages are significant.<br><br>I agree that at speed aero means everyhing. But, the tubeless are great for my training, group rides, rides in the mountains with lots of hard cornering, etc.<br><br>I've never flatted them and they lose about 10psi per night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-91659099809881213232008-06-11T06:46:00.000+04:002008-06-11T06:46:00.000+04:00This is why tubeless makes so much sense. Low pre...This is why tubeless makes so much sense. Low pressure, but not risk of snakebites. Great cornering grip. No increase in rolling resistance. <br><br>BTW - I have the new Dura Ace 7850SL wheels with Hutchinson Fusion Tubeless tires and they are sublime. I've sold all my tubulars except for a nice set of Mavic Cosmic Carbone Pros with Vittoria CXs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-64825428199015008932008-06-10T20:32:00.000+04:002008-06-10T20:32:00.000+04:00I really respect and miss the issues of Bicycle Qu...I really respect and miss the issues of Bicycle Quarterly. They had some very sound technical articles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-64828618977546427682008-06-10T19:58:00.000+04:002008-06-10T19:58:00.000+04:00Years ago I had inside info that Cyril Guimard (at...Years ago I had inside info that Cyril Guimard (at the time Bernard Hinault's DS) instructed his team mechanics to inflate the tubs up to 110 psi, not beyond. His idea was that the lower psi resulted in a more comfortable ride with no compromise of rolling resistance, with the result of a fresher rider at the end of the day. Looks like he knew something....Brucemeisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-56388057757808404782008-06-10T19:47:00.000+04:002008-06-10T19:47:00.000+04:00Wow that surprises me. I always thought that fatt...Wow that surprises me. I always thought that fatter tyres had more resistance.<br><br>hmmm....now I am going to need to find a new excuse as to why I go so slow.thePigwww.cyclepig.comnoreply@blogger.com