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Post by travellingtales on Sept 6, 2007 22:02:19 GMT 8
Hey dudes, I'm sure the question of slicks vs knobbies has been asked before, but what do people think for wet conditions. We're in the middle of the rainy season, which is making things challenging in baguio - and everywhere else I imagine! Here's my take... Knobbies: better cornering grip on wet roads than slicks, but the knobs flick up water and grit, and they have a lot of rolling resistance regardless of the type of tire - unless they're semi-slicks I suppose.. Slicks: scary going around corners (for me anyway!) in the wet, but low rolling resistance, lighter, more durable, and they don't flick @#$% upwards and in your face as much or at all By the way, I'm taking about narrow profile slicks like the maxxis zenith 1.5, or serfas drifter 1.75, compared to, say, maxxis ignitor 2.0s. Which option do you take for your daily commute? jp
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Post by denise648 on Sept 6, 2007 23:09:51 GMT 8
travellingtalesI am currently using a maxxis 2.35 tires, and I use my bike on trails and going to work. I just want a knobby tire for the purpose of I can pass trough any kind of road conditions, its either rough, muddy, cement type, asphalt or some kinda mabato etc. I also even use it during rainy days. My tires on wet condition... it works well except to those type of floor in araneta cubao, don't know what type are those. About the water that flicks up, Im not bothered with that since I have a front and rear fender, and my favorite kapote, that's why I always enjoy biking even on rainy days. I don't even understand myself sometimes, I just love to see fat tires.
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Post by travellingtales on Sept 11, 2007 8:22:16 GMT 8
i've just constructed my new commuter bike. i'm experimenting on the baguio 'roads' with my serfas drifter 1.75 slicks. so far so good, but i know what you mean denise648, nobby tires look better! my bike looks frickin weird at the moment i'll keep you posted...
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Post by veeduber on Sept 17, 2007 12:14:54 GMT 8
I'm using Bontrager Hank slicks, dual compund, on my bike now and i love how it handles both in dry and wet paved roads. It's a 2.2 tire, still cushions pretty good on road bumps, btw i use an HT. I just switch to knobbies a day before a trail ride.
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Post by travellingtales on Sept 17, 2007 20:47:54 GMT 8
hmm, i might switch to big slicks - good idea veeduber! the ones ive got at the moment are nice and fast, but no fun in the city! BTW, correction on the last post, they're 1.5s. pretty much no cushion, and the concrete hits the rim when I jump up curbs at speed. annoying! but they certainly don't flick up much road @#$% and water, so if i'm wearing my work clothes whilst riding to lunch, i don't get mud on my chinos!
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Post by veeduber on Sept 17, 2007 21:23:42 GMT 8
pick the tire types with high profile, better road cushion, looks good on the mtb aswell
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Post by fiona d' princess on Sept 18, 2007 9:12:56 GMT 8
im currently using tioga's 2.3 "urban freestyle" semi slicks.....no problem so far, and the issue about cornering?, well i dont fell anything wrong about it specially on high speeds.... the only thing that bothers me is the extra speed the slicks been giving me ..... and the gut feeling that it can easily be punctured, well you cant blame me since i started riding bike ive been using fat knobby tires, so somehow i know the rolling resistance it will gave me once i pedal......
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Post by losiphile on Sept 18, 2007 10:14:35 GMT 8
Hi Travellingtales, You might want to try Maxxis WormDrive 1.90 Semi-Slick (if its still available in your place). Right now I'm using POGO Ladakh Tires 2.25 (Kevlar-folding), see it in the pic mounted on my singlespeed. Its slick in the middle (about 1cm) and knobbies (not too tall) on the sides. Hope this help.
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Post by anthrax76 on Sept 18, 2007 11:04:15 GMT 8
If only Maxxis Wormdrives are still available. They don't splash that much water, but the grip is good. I've used this as my bike commuting tire. I almost made both tires become slick before i replaced them.
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Post by losiphile on Sept 18, 2007 12:04:50 GMT 8
If only Maxxis Wormdrives are still available. They don't splash that much water, but the grip is good. I've used this as my bike commuting tire. I almost made both tires become slick before i replaced them. Agree!! ;D I still have my wormdrives which I bought in Feb 2005, very nice tires. ;D ;D
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Post by wcoastbo on Sept 18, 2007 13:37:53 GMT 8
here's my experience riding the roads in wet conditions.
both knobbies and slicks will spray water on you. slicks not as much, but after a long ride you're still dirty. use fenders to avoid this problem.
traction in the wet is dependent on surface area, greater surface area = better traction. a 2.0 knobby has less surface area than a 2.0 slick. car tires have grooves not for traction, but to channel water and avoid hydroplaning. we don't ride fast enough, given our tire width, to hydroplane.
I like to use 1.5 slicks for wet rides. 700x23 road tires aren't wide enough for my limited skill on wet surfaces. I also ride much slower and more conservative when it's raining.
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Post by polpan on Sept 20, 2007 11:10:54 GMT 8
Which option do you take for your daily commute? jp knobbies..... i used a pair of 2.3 tires for everyday work and trails.... it makes me flexible...flexible in terms of any kind/types of road during my bike-to-work days especially during rain.....i love biking in rains..... and besides i got only one bike.....and no need to change tires every now and then....
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Post by jakecastle on Sept 25, 2007 23:36:08 GMT 8
IRC METRO II 26x1.25 best tires for urban commute.
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Post by travellingtales on Sept 28, 2007 15:36:54 GMT 8
hey dudes, thanks for your input after a month or so on slicks, i think i'll leave them for long road rides only... wcoastbro, you're right - you can't stop water flicking up unless you're going really slow. but i have to get to work on time! most importantly, knobbies (or at least high-volume slicks/semis) are more fun and they're good exercise for the weekend rides. i'm switching back to kenda karmas (1.95) cos they suck in the dirt, but they roll okay, they're light, and i got them for free! happy riding people
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Post by trance03 on Sept 28, 2007 22:43:46 GMT 8
karmas are good. check out continental double fighters. 1.95 tried them, loved them.
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Post by ice on Jun 20, 2008 14:11:52 GMT 8
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