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Ideally, the brakes should be able strong enough to break traction otherwise you will not be able to brake maximally (i.e., just before the threshold of losing traction). Rim brakes can do this, even …

The initial tubeless tire setup can go quickly if you have the right tools and a bit of practice, so this isn’t the barrier, rather it’s the tire and rim cleanup after a tire removal that is the main drawback … to frequent tire swaps. …

In that case which tire is more comfortable depends on how you set up the tire and your riding conditions. … Background "Stiffness" relates to tire construction and casing tension (i.e., tire pressure). …

No you will not be able to use your 700x23c tire on a 650c rim. The bead seat diameter of 700c rims is 622mm, this will also be the bead diameter of the your 700x23c tire. … Your 700x23c tire will be 51mm too wide. …

Frames with mid-reach caliper brakes can support tire sizes up to around 32-35mm depending if you want to run fenders as well. Unfortunately, the N+1 rule has struck again... …

In general bicycle road tire traction will be related to the following factors: Tire compound and environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, wet/dry/snow) Tire construction (e.g., tire suppleness) … Technical FAQ: Tire grip in wet conditions Tire Construction & Tire Pressure Traction is gained by the tire interacting with the road surface. …

Because you are not dealing with mud, a slick tire or nearly slick tire will work quite well for the short sections of gravel you are encountering. … Slicks however can have a surprising amount of traction on dirt, as long as you don't push the tire to the point that it slips. …

The QR system was designed before the advent of modern disc brakes, and as such there are a few peculiarities such as the one you are experiencing. You should only worry about rubbing after clamping …

You cannot shrink a steel or Kevlar bead by 8mm, as they are designed not to stretch or shrink (otherwise a clincher tire will roll off the rim in a corner). … The tire bead is what interfaces with the rim. …

Every continental tire I have owned seem to have some of those threads, even ones that mounted relatively easily. I just cut them off and have never had an issue with them. … To speed it up you can also put the tire in a vice and pull on the top of the wheel to try and force the bead to seat. …

The first tire measurement you mentioned 44 622 refers to the tire width of 44 mm and rim bead seat diameter of 622 mm respectively. … The differences in tire widths you are seeing (i.e., 42, 44, 45, 47) likely corresponds to the fact the final tire diameter depends on the combination of tire and rim widths (i.e., the same tire can have …

I usually keep the tire oriented so the tire label is over the valve stem. That way when dealing with a flat I can track the tube flat back to the tire location quickly. … Then I running my bare hands around the inside found tire until I find the sharp that penetrated the tube. …

Tire construction Unfortunately, tire construction is a confounding factor when discussing performance of large volume tires. … All things being equal, a larger volume tire will also be heavier than a narrower tire. Add in heavy duty construction found on most high volume tires, and you end up with a much heavier tire. …

Couple points on road bike categories: The "All Road" category now exists, which is essentially a tougher road bike with the tire clearances of a CX bike. … Tires wear out based on tread thickness, compound, tire width and mileage. …

There is more to tire set-up than just puncture proof. Many are also interested in tire suppleness, traction and rolling resistance. … Many of the puncture proof setups add material to the tire making the tire carcass stiffer, this in turns means it takes more energy to deform the tire when rolling (or encountering a bump), which in turns …