Narrow tires, am I the only one? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T15:59:40Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/narrow-tires-am-i-the-only-one?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A134077&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI did put the 32 I have on th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-10:1198434:Comment:1339322012-10-10T17:30:11.469ZPaulhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Paul322
<p>I did put the 32 I have on the front, but it felt weird since it was such a big difference. I am small, 145, and consider myself a good bike handler. I have no issues with running them, I was just wondering if anyone else did. I do not agree with the on comment above about traction in mud, it depends on what type of mud you are dealing with. All the mud tires I have ever had on my mtn bikes over the years have been extremely narrow so that that dive down into the mud deep and find…</p>
<p>I did put the 32 I have on the front, but it felt weird since it was such a big difference. I am small, 145, and consider myself a good bike handler. I have no issues with running them, I was just wondering if anyone else did. I do not agree with the on comment above about traction in mud, it depends on what type of mud you are dealing with. All the mud tires I have ever had on my mtn bikes over the years have been extremely narrow so that that dive down into the mud deep and find traction.</p> if you're small (150ish) and…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-10:1198434:Comment:1340772012-10-10T13:39:09.646ZPatrick Shankhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/PatrickShank
<p>if you're small (150ish) and know how to drive a bike, don't sweat it. get to know the tires really well, find their limits and pick good lines. confidence and skills go a long way. </p>
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<p>that said, assuming the clearance issue only exists in the back, why limit yourself to a 30mm tire up front? given the narrow tire in the rear, I'd go for more volume and grip up front. </p>
<p>if you're small (150ish) and know how to drive a bike, don't sweat it. get to know the tires really well, find their limits and pick good lines. confidence and skills go a long way. </p>
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<p>that said, assuming the clearance issue only exists in the back, why limit yourself to a 30mm tire up front? given the narrow tire in the rear, I'd go for more volume and grip up front. </p> Narrow tires will drastically…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-09:1198434:Comment:1341442012-10-09T16:47:13.400ZGeoffrey Grosenbachhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeoffreyGrosenbach
Narrow tires will drastically hurt your traction in mud. They hold a lower volume of air and will flat more easily.<br />
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See CXMag #13 (I think) for the article on the history of tires. Pros in the '70's had to run most of the couse because the skinny tires were so powerless.<br />
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It sounds like you got yourself a free road bike, good for commuting. If you have enough dough to be considering FMB tubulars, you can afford a new frame that can run proper CX tires. The November Hot Buns is carbon and only…
Narrow tires will drastically hurt your traction in mud. They hold a lower volume of air and will flat more easily.<br />
<br />
See CXMag #13 (I think) for the article on the history of tires. Pros in the '70's had to run most of the couse because the skinny tires were so powerless.<br />
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It sounds like you got yourself a free road bike, good for commuting. If you have enough dough to be considering FMB tubulars, you can afford a new frame that can run proper CX tires. The November Hot Buns is carbon and only $800. Or you could get a frame used on this very site for cheap.