Those should be great. Any sort of fast 35mm CX tire will fit the bill. There are a few sections of sand, but I rode them with Challenge Eroicas (smooth 32mm) and while it sapped some energy, didn't stall me out. The rest is really hard pack. Minimal rocky sections.
On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Dave C <david.charles.carr...@gmail.com> wrote: > Based on the comments from Dave and Mike, I think I will put 35 mm cross > knobbies on her Romulus and have her test them out. > > I have a WTB Cross Boss that should fit its clearances. > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9JiP33yPrdA/VsOcToKgvoI/AAAAAAAABZY/09CG6A6Dpxo/s1600/wtcbs1-1.jpg> > > > On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 7:32:27 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com > wrote: >> >> David, sorry to not have replied to you sooner... life happens sometimes. >> >> I'm ecstatic you and your wife can make it! It's practically in your back >> yard, right! The 100km is the signature event, so it's the one to shoot for >> in my opinion! >> >> You brought up two related question. The first is about your tires. The >> Nano/Knard combo will be fine. Anything more than 40mm is unnecessary. >> As the second question is about bikes/tires, I'll add that like Mike >> mentioned, some light knobbie tread will be really appreciated. So >> whichever bike she brings I think she'll be happier with the tire that has >> some knobs. That and whichever frame she will be most comfortable on for >> six+ hours. Oh, and gearing for hills. >> >> I don't think goatheads are going to be a big problem. I've been >> pre-riding with my my road bike on Challenge Eroicas, which are pretty thin >> rubber. No problems. So don't choose a tire just for puncture resistance. >> Pick the tire for the terrain: 30 miles of roads, and 30 miles of hardpack. >> A few short sand sections. As insurance, taking out the valve core and >> putting a couple ounces of Stans wouldn't hurt at all. I'd do that before >> tire liners. In fact, that is what I do! >> >> So don't know if that helped clear things up for you. I hope some. >> Anything else, definitely let me know! >> >> Was out in the hills today, and it's beautiful! >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 6:34 PM, 'Mike Schiller' via SoCal All Rounders >> (SCAR) <socalall...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >>> I rode it two years ago on Hetres. They were very fast but less stable >>> in the singletrack sections and my background is MTB racing. This time I'm >>> going to run a low knobbed tire like the Panaracer 40mm Gravelking. I >>> think your wife would better off on the Romulus with some 36-38mm low knob >>> tires than the Glorius. >>> >>> I'll be riding the 100km course as well. >>> >>> ~mike >>> Carlsbad Ca >>> >>> On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:42:08 PM UTC-8, David Carroll wrote: >>>> >>>> David, everybody, >>>> >>>> Just registered my wife and I for the 100km. We thought about the >>>> English century, but we have to arrange babysitting and bring the kids down >>>> to Redlands. A hundred miler might take too much time. Probably my mom (KC) >>>> and dad will participate in the half-metric event. >>>> >>>> I've never been on the course, but it seems these trails around there >>>> are a bit smoother than our fire roads, which are rutted, rocky things that >>>> most people tackle with 29ers, Jeeps, and lifted trucks. Would a 41 mm >>>> Knard / 40 mm Nano combo on my Soma Double Cross be fine? Not overkill, I >>>> hope. My wife has to decide between her Glorius, Romulus, or 29er. She has >>>> Hetres on the Glorius, and if she takes it I thought we might want to put >>>> in tire liners. I don't get a ton of thorns here in the San Gabriels, but I >>>> hear goat heads are more common around Redlands. >>>> >>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated. We like to ride fast and light >>>> when possible, but I'm not looking to get any "under-biking awards" :) >>>> >>>> Dave in Wrightwood >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:22 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html >>>>> >>>>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there! >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> David >>>>> >>>>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace >>>>> >>>>> "it isn't a contest. 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