Smolly Posted October 27, 2011 Share Hi all, I've been suckered into a midday ride on the 27th of November(more commonly known as the 94.7 road race)YES, i did seed that badly. SO, back to the question, should I remove my knobblies and put on some slicks (which I have from last years midday ride) or should i push ahead. Does it really help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K Posted October 27, 2011 Share Hi smolster, Firstly - you going to be very lonely on the 27th - the race is on the 20th. My last race was way back in 1999 but I did exactly that and really felt the difference. All the best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Mike Posted October 28, 2011 Share No question about it. The wheels are the one item that makes the biggest difference in speed on a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 28, 2011 Share Hi Smolster,If you have them, use themRegardsSarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flea Posted October 28, 2011 Share I have done both - the knobbly run had lots of rain, so I was happy I did not change, but you will feel the difference. That year I did the back-to-back so did not change - also did it just as a training ride so the extra drag was there for a purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibruegge Posted October 28, 2011 Share Hi all, I've been suckered into a midday ride on the 27th of November(more commonly known as the 94.7 road race)YES, i did seed that badly. SO, back to the question, should I remove my knobblies and put on some slicks (which I have from last years midday ride) or should i push ahead. Does it really help? Not sure if pushing your bike will be faster than riding it, no matter which tires you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamber Posted October 28, 2011 Share I would not let my Luscious Letitia (dual susser) run on anything but knobblies. Nope- i will be running on "The Captain" and "FasTrak". I will also be the unshaven one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted October 28, 2011 Share Use the slicks, why waste the tread on the MTB tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 28, 2011 Share I would not let my Luscious Letitia (dual susser) run on anything but knobblies. Amen to that brother. Love the sound of my saguaros at about 65km/h...Sounds like you kicked a bee hive and then stuck your head inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted October 28, 2011 Share Ooops! Missed the important intel and almost arrived in jhb a week late. Ok, reason for the knobbly swap question is that I don't feel like removing my tubeless and battling to put them back. I have a spare set of rims, but cassette or rotors, so can't move forward or stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted October 28, 2011 Share Ooops! Missed the important intel and almost arrived in jhb a week late. Ok, reason for the knobbly swap question is that I don't feel like removing my tubeless and battling to put them back. I have a spare set of rims, but cassette or rotors, so can't move forward or stop!I think best option is just get a road bike then you dont need to swop tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Hi all, I've been suckered into a midday ride on the 27th of November(more commonly known as the 94.7 road race)YES, i did seed that badly. SO, back to the question, should I remove my knobblies and put on some slicks (which I have from last years midday ride) or should i push ahead. Does it really help? Do it. Buy some cheap 1.95's. Don't let some LBS laaitjie sucker you into ZAR 210/250 Specialized or Continental 1.50's either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Do it. Buy some cheap 1.95's. Don't let some LBS laaitjie sucker you into ZAR 210/250 Specialized or Continental 1.50's either! Dude. If you let the youngster at the local bottle store suck you, you have bigger problems than what tyre to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Dude. If you let the youngster at the local bottle store suck you, you have bigger problems than what tyre to use. Tyre. Rubber. Same difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted October 29, 2011 Share I think best option is just get a road bike then you dont need to swop tires.Would rather quit cycling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic0000 Posted November 1, 2011 Share So I'll be joining you guys in the afternoon ride as well. Just built myself a dual susser but think I will steal my Lady's wheel (Non tubless) and ride on slicks... As disgusting as that sounds, but if you gona cross over to the tar, may aswell go all in! Who's got a source for uber cheap slicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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