I rode the D2 last year on my Bleriot (650B) and had the CDLV's
mounted. They were fine but I should add the conditions were dry and
generally good. Have since switched to Pari-Motos and much prefer
them for the road - not sure about mud. My sense is they would be
fine for the D2 but I can't
On Aug 21, 12:11 pm, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote:
On Aug 20, 12:41 pm, Michael Farrell mfarr...@gmail.com wrote:
Any suggestions on tires (specifically 650b) for next weekend's d2r2?
Thanks, Mike
any would be fine. i've run Hetres, Pari-Motos and Parigi Roubaix
(700x28) at
You asked specifically about 650b, so Hetres are perfect for it. Pretty
standard New England dirt roads, last year they were not too rutted. I saw
lots of 25mm tires, and most of those riders did fine. Anything with a bit
of extra cushion (eg Hetres, or in 700c, 30mm up) are nice over
I'll be there with Hetres, 1st time using 650b there, and I'm looking
forward to it.
In the past, I've used 700x32 cross tires with much success. The low-
profile xc tread is great for traction, especially on steep dirt (of
which there is plenty). I'm curious how the relatively smooth Hetres
Hoping to be there with a Quickbeam running Vittoria Cross Xn Pros
(32's). Certainly won't be anywhere near the front of the pack, but
hopefully can enjoy the ride. Given the gearing limitations of the
QB, I may walking some of the hills. Will be good to see some
Rivendell bikes.
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IMO Fatty's are terrible in anything resembling mud. If the course is dry,
or if the course is mostly gravel (I've never done the ride, but would like
to one of these years) I'd go for them, otherwise I would personally go with
CdlVs
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Fatty Rumpkins wouldn't be bad for the gravel roads, but it seems people who
ride them love the Hetres. I don't think that either would be a bad choice.
Looks like a great ride, plenty of up and downs.
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On Aug 20, 12:41 pm, Michael Farrell mfarr...@gmail.com wrote:
Any suggestions on tires (specifically 650b) for next weekend's d2r2?
Thanks, Mike
any would be fine. i've run Hetres, Pari-Motos and Parigi Roubaix
(700x28) at D2R2. all were great on that course, but i sure
appreciated the wider
Can't speak to the hetre, but as someone who rides gravel on almost a
daily basis I can vouch for the fatty rumpkins. I found them more
stable than both the cypress and pari-moto. The rumpkins are
definitely more sluggish on pavement... Trade offs, trad offs! I just
picked up some Lierres to see
