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JWB475 wrote: I just mounted up some Maxxis Ikons 27.5 x 2.2. They measured out to ~55mm, so not much bigger than the Thunderburts. They are a bit heavier, but still not bad for a big knobby at ~625 grams. Haven't had a…
chas wrote: I find that going over 2" gets a tire that handles really wierd on pavement, but great on dirt. Have you tried wider rims? I think for 2" at least 24 mm rim width should work better, on narrower rim the tire…
imwjl wrote: I'm not sure what people mean by drop bar geometry. There isn't any strict definition but for me it means: - Steeper headtube angle, low-medium trail - Short(ish) chainstay - Low q-factor (road bottom…
Skldmark wrote: Jus so you know, monstercross has really only been applied to 700c. Not really. For example: https://cycletraveloverload.com/15-best-monstercross-bikes-650b-gravel-bikes-in-2020/ Because it's hard to fit…
Sherwin24 wrote: 700 or 650b? Oh yeah I should've mentioned, 650b. Anyway, thanks all for the recommendations, will check them out.
Hello all, Does the forum have any experience on the wider, so called monstercross, tires? Most gravel tires are not available past 2-inch size, so I'm looking to buy narrower mtb-tires with decent rolling resistance…
Thanks for everyone's input. Reading your responses I might actually go as low as 20mm inner width rims, DT Swiss ER 1600. They come in two variations: 23mm and 32mm rim height. Supposedly the latter are more aero but…
clarksonxc wrote: It really depends on if your tire width would more likely skew towards the narrow side (would you ever use 28mm road tires?) or the wider side (would you ever use 2.2" mtb tires?). My frame fits max.…
Hello all, Building my first gravel bike and having a hard time deciding the rim width. I'm leaning more towards light gravel and road so I think I'm better off with 700c for now. I've found DT Swiss GR 1600 wheels…