[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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 make it this year, so won't be able to report back. On Aug 22, 12:34 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: 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 will perform for me On Aug 21, 8:22 pm, rb b...@projectblu.com wrote: 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 dirt. There were some sandy sections too, and wider tires are useful there as well. How many from this list will be there? (I will be) Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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 D2R2. all were great on that course, but i sure appreciated the wider footprint of the Hetre and slightly smaller Pari- Moto on some of the high speed dirt road descents. I've also run Hetres, Pari-Motos, as well as Col de Vies at D2R2. I agree w/Patrick - it's a toss up between the Pari-Motos and the Hetres. If the course is choppier than normal, I'd recommend the Hetre. There are sections where you'll want one over the other, but for the most part, depending on conditions, I'd give the nod to the Pari-Motos. You can only descend so much faster than others on narrow, rocky, pot-holed, water-bottle-strewn roads before scaring the skinny-tired cyclists as you pass. Have fun out there, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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 dirt. There were some sandy sections too, and wider tires are useful there as well. How many from this list will be there? (I will be) Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hAySrX4t96gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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 will perform for me On Aug 21, 8:22 pm, rb b...@projectblu.com wrote: 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 dirt. There were some sandy sections too, and wider tires are useful there as well. How many from this list will be there? (I will be) Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eyFGIgLnsFYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MLmbjoYF_2EJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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 footprint of the Hetre and slightly smaller Pari- Moto on some of the high speed dirt road descents. it's a great ride - enjoy!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?
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 if that are a happy medium between the rumpkins and the pari-motos. Good luck! On Aug 21, 11:11 am, 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 D2R2. all were great on that course, but i sure appreciated the wider footprint of the Hetre and slightly smaller Pari- Moto on some of the high speed dirt road descents. it's a great ride - enjoy!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
