rommelgc
Maximum Pace
- Sep 3, 2009
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Hello all,
This question has been in my head for several weeks now.
There is already a good topic about winter gear but what does it take to winterize a road bike? I've got no pennies to buy a cyclocross specific bike but I do have 3 sets of wheels. The goal is to have a bike ready to run and can be confidently used even if there is some ice/snow on the road, it will not be used for full on cyclocross (mud, ruts, roots, etc) specially when wet..
The only thing I can think of is switching to fatter tires. I haven't played much with tires opting to use only 23mms on my wheels. I also haven't checked the clearance of my chainstays, but the equipes that I have can go up to 32mm tires according to the specs.
If I go to a fatter tire, does that imply the tire will also be taller? I'm afraid of the tire having no clearance with the caliper brake (pre-2010 Shimano 105 group). Has anyone ran a fat tire with this combo?
Anyone have a good tire (knobbed, or not) recommendation, 28mm up to 32mm that is locally available?
Regards,
This question has been in my head for several weeks now.
There is already a good topic about winter gear but what does it take to winterize a road bike? I've got no pennies to buy a cyclocross specific bike but I do have 3 sets of wheels. The goal is to have a bike ready to run and can be confidently used even if there is some ice/snow on the road, it will not be used for full on cyclocross (mud, ruts, roots, etc) specially when wet..
The only thing I can think of is switching to fatter tires. I haven't played much with tires opting to use only 23mms on my wheels. I also haven't checked the clearance of my chainstays, but the equipes that I have can go up to 32mm tires according to the specs.
If I go to a fatter tire, does that imply the tire will also be taller? I'm afraid of the tire having no clearance with the caliper brake (pre-2010 Shimano 105 group). Has anyone ran a fat tire with this combo?
Anyone have a good tire (knobbed, or not) recommendation, 28mm up to 32mm that is locally available?
Regards,