Petalpower
Regular
Hi everyone
, I'm a newbie cyclist, injured runner just starting out so please excuse my ignorance if I ask a daft question
I haven't ridden a bike for more years than i care to remember but it's like they say...you never forget! Although it seems a lot more technical then all those years ago! I'm sure you used to pedal backwards to change gear ![Grin ^_^ ^_^](/styles/default/xenforo/smls/grin.gif)
I bought a second hand Raleigh RXW cyclocross bike a week ago and so far I'm loving it. I wanted something I could use on the road (my friends have road bikes) but also something I could tackle some tracks or towpaths on with the kids.
So here goes with the hopefully not too silly question...it has Shwalbe Rapid Rob tyres on at the moment which are knobbly (technical term
) and I must admit give me a bit more confidence on the road. But I've read they can wear really quickly on tarmac so is there any reason why I can't change them to more of a road tyre instead? If it's not a daft idea what tyre would you recommend and size too please? It's a bit of a mine field all this!
Any tips or advice would be every so gratefully received and happy cycling![Cycling :bicycle: :bicycle:](/styles/default/xenforo/smls/Laie_76A.gif)
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I bought a second hand Raleigh RXW cyclocross bike a week ago and so far I'm loving it. I wanted something I could use on the road (my friends have road bikes) but also something I could tackle some tracks or towpaths on with the kids.
So here goes with the hopefully not too silly question...it has Shwalbe Rapid Rob tyres on at the moment which are knobbly (technical term
![Blush :blush: :blush:](/styles/default/xenforo/smls/blush.gif)
Any tips or advice would be every so gratefully received and happy cycling
![Cycling :bicycle: :bicycle:](/styles/default/xenforo/smls/Laie_76A.gif)