Paul Ruinaard Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 like i said steep learning curve........ wanting to use disc brakes, so looking at a mtn bike wheel set. getting into the debate with myself about which wheel will be faster on the road. Over an audax distance of 600km I need as much help as I can get, so trying to figure out lowest rolling resistance but best comfort for long riding. I sound like such a fairy - one would never think I pedalled a mtn bike 350 odd km's through the Namibian desert in under 22 hrsI used a set of MTB 29er wheels. Carbon rims on American Classic hubs. Works a treat cause you can mount a big tire on them tubeless.
Ryanpmb Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 cotic.jpg :clap: she (or he) cannot decide yet, is mmmmiiiiiiiinnnneeeeNice slowbee. Well done.
Ryanpmb Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks to Ryan and "the nerd" for all the assistance with the questions.... but you okes are in for it now that a build is required. Lucky the frame is being delivered when the argus is here. but ztr crests.... with disc brakes .....Anytime mate.
Ryanpmb Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 and so it begins ..... have to learn everything about wheels and tyres ...... especially if wanting to fit disc brakes. so if I understand things correctly I am looking for mountain bike rims, that are narrow enough to take 28c tyre ? like crests maybe ... hey Ryan.. You want to be looking at 32C (at least IMO) and bigger... As per my PM, chat later.
Paul Ruinaard Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Go wider on the tyres. I ride 35 mm and have been up to 42 mm for more off road uses. I am using Conti CX tyres tubeless. They work fine on the road - got them locally. I am a big guy (110kg +) and run them at approx 4 to 4,5 bars tubeless on carbon clinchers. I am a bit worried about the rims sidewall holding up at higher pressures. Rolling resistance and comfort is great. IN fact comfort is exceptional MTB rims work fine - if you really want porn gte a set of ZTR Iron Cross rims - havent seen them here though. The carbon rims i got work a treat and can double as MTB rims as well. Put a set of brake levers on your bar tops as well - it will be very useful when off road as you dont wnat to be in the drops down a drop off i can assure you....
Paul Ruinaard Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Now this is how they should look ... http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/02/18/road-to-nahbs-2015-kish-fabrications/
the nerd Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Go wider on the tyres. I ride 35 mm and have been up to 42 mm for more off road uses. I am using Conti CX tyres tubeless. They work fine on the road - got them locally. I am a big guy (110kg +) and run them at approx 4 to 4,5 bars tubeless on carbon clinchers. I am a bit worried about the rims sidewall holding up at higher pressures. Rolling resistance and comfort is great. IN fact comfort is exceptional MTB rims work fine - if you really want porn gte a set of ZTR Iron Cross rims - havent seen them here though. The carbon rims i got work a treat and can double as MTB rims as well. Put a set of brake levers on your bar tops as well - it will be very useful when off road as you dont wnat to be in the drops down a drop off i can assure you.... Hmmmmm iron cross....
Slowbee Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 interesting reading on tyre choices : https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2742.0
Monark Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Slobee you lucky bugger! I wanted that as well! I have dibs if you sell ever
Slowbee Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Slobee you lucky bugger! I wanted that as well! I have dibs if you sell eversorry ... you make me feel bad! But if I ever sell I will let you know first ! beside, I am sure EvanB will come across something like this soon again. His store must be full of wonderfull goodies!
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Slobee you lucky bugger! I wanted that as well! I have dibs if you sell ever Yes, it's a great frame .... best thing about that frameset for me is the steel fork .... the cotic-X now come with a carbon fork. I would rather have a steel fork when it comes to commuting - handling load, pavements and rough roads That frameset gives you the best of both worlds in my opinion ... Also had a long hard look when I saw the add ... but happy right now with what I have.
the nerd Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Yes, it's a great frame .... best thing about that frameset for me is the steel fork .... the cotic-X now come with a carbon fork. I would rather have a steel fork when it comes to commuting - handling load, pavements and rough roads That frameset gives you the best of both worlds in my opinion ... Also had a long hard look when I saw the add ... but happy right now with what I have. Slowbee has the carbon fork on his... I have the steel fork on my X
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Slowbee has the carbon fork on his... I have the steel fork on my Xsorry, my mistake, .... but the steerer is still aluminium?
eddy Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 ALMOST THERE... Nice. What RD will you be fitting ?
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 sorry, my mistake, .... but the steerer is still aluminium? I have been looking for a steel fork for my cross … but couldn’t find any that would suit the Ridgeback. I also have a part carbon fork on mine, ….. alu steerer, carbon stanchions and alu bottom. I come from old school where my brother use to weld bicycle frames together to make our own tandems. Steel frames and forks was the norm. We once had a ugly where the (steel) fork failed …. Remember getting back home and my mom looking at us ... both bloody with gashes out the arms, shoulders and legs .... high speed down the local hill when it all came apart ... With the advent of the carbon era I have been very weary of trying anything other than steel in the front …. But alas had to let go .. I still have my tange chromoly Peugeot with the steel forks, but my race bike now have carbon too …. I still browse the internet for carbon failure …. But seems these days that as long as you buy brand-name you are safe, …. or safer
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