Re: [RBW] I have questions

Leah I posted a separate thread announcing the arrival of the new (at least to me!) and updated versions of the ubiquitous Gravelkings . More choices - but some look nice! Cheers, Chris On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 8:01:40 AM

Re: [RBW] I have questions

Oh, man. Those wheels are gonna look ACE!! I'll chime in anecdotally that the difference between 42-48 isn't super noticeable as long as you get your PSI where it feels comfy for you. Have an amazing time on that 2-day ride. As for front rack security, I don't use a strap, but I also check

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Jumping on the "48s are fine" bandwagon: I have a roadish "gravel" bike with 650x48s (22mm inner width rims, Panaracer Pari-Moto rear, RH Juniper Ridge front) - it's plenty quick on pavement despite not being a dedicated paved road bike. At ~160lbs, I run 30psi. The 650b wheels on the 50cm

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To take into account George's experience: I do use widish rims for the 48s/50s: 27 mm IW Velocity Blunt SS's. But at 20 the Soma SV SLs handle wonderfully on pavement. I agree that as the tires get fatter and the pressures lower, small pressure differences make a big difference in handling. On

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Agree, tho' IME a 48 mm tire will require considerably less pressure than a 42. I'm 170-175 and put ~35 psi in 42s but only 20 in 48s (that measure 50 on my rims); this for pavement riding, very supple tires. A lighter rider can use less. Jan has shown (and my Big Ones also show) that width does

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A few respondents to this thread have referred to "inflation" (and I don't mean these horrible price increases we're undergoing), J and Jay...maybe it's J used to take my truck to a transmission repair service by that name and they did a poor job of serving, but I digress. Anyway, inflation

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The actual speed difference between a similar quality 48mm and a 42mm will be extremely small - I wouldn't sweat it at all! Probably like 0.1 mph difference. Most of the perceived difference is all in our heads, based on the squish-factor and the buzz they make on pavement, neither of which

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Will has Mark's alternate safety strap in this email news letter, scroll down to "Mark's safety cable". Looks like a good solution since the cable housing protects the bike frame from the cable. https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=ad1569fa93a2ab2374ead2fde=279bef4181 As far as 650B tires go, I

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You don't say which Gravel King model you are using, but I see in your Philly post that you have Ultradynamico Cava tires on your bike. So maybe you run the file tread GK? Anyhow, I rode through 2 sets of 700x42 Gravel King SK on my old Sam Hillbourne before moving up to 700x50 which just

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The 60 mm Schwalbe Big Ones that used to be on my dirt road Matthews were among the very fastest-rolling tires I've used, including various "racing" tires and 2 extralight RH models. I'd say that the right 48 mm tire will roll plenty fast. I've not used any Gravel Kings. Patrick "it's not my