chrisb1357
Über Member
Hi all,
I have the following bikes below which is relating to my question further down regarding using my CX on the road and tyre choice based on the CX wheels and tyres i already have from another bike while i strip down the road bike and get it sprayed and rebuilt over next few months.
Giant Defy 4 (Road Use) (11-32 Compact 8 Speed Claris) (700x25c Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ Tyres on Custom Set of 36 Spoke Sputnik Rims which i think are 19mm internal width as they state 622x19 on the wheel)
Forme CX Calver (CX / Multi Use) (11-32 Compact 9 Speed Sora) (700x32c Kendra CX Tyres on One23 SF1.0 wheels which also state 622x19 on the wheel)
I have started to strip down the Giant Defy 4 road bike which has not been done for a while and i am taking my time doing this so the road bike will be out of use for a bit as i strip down the Defy and rebuild as well as servicing the wheels with a help of the guy that built them for me.
I want to carry on road cycyling for a bit while i do a few bits on the Defy and get it re sprayed and was thiking of using the Forme CX on the road but i dont fancy riding on the 700x32c CX tyres as they dont roll well. Could i just fit the 700x25c Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ Tyres from the Defy to my Forme wheels as both wheels state 622x19 on them so should the CX wheels be ok with the Vittoria tyres or not.
I know that sites reccommend a minimuim of 28c on 19mm width wheels but i have been running 25c on my custom wheelset for a few years without any issues.
Another option is i have been offerd a pair of 32c Conti 4 Seasons from a friend that have only had around 300 mile use but with these being 32c v the 25c will i see any difference in rolling. I know this is heavly debated all over the internet but just looking for options to keep me cycyling for now.
Many Thanks
I have the following bikes below which is relating to my question further down regarding using my CX on the road and tyre choice based on the CX wheels and tyres i already have from another bike while i strip down the road bike and get it sprayed and rebuilt over next few months.
Giant Defy 4 (Road Use) (11-32 Compact 8 Speed Claris) (700x25c Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ Tyres on Custom Set of 36 Spoke Sputnik Rims which i think are 19mm internal width as they state 622x19 on the wheel)
Forme CX Calver (CX / Multi Use) (11-32 Compact 9 Speed Sora) (700x32c Kendra CX Tyres on One23 SF1.0 wheels which also state 622x19 on the wheel)
I have started to strip down the Giant Defy 4 road bike which has not been done for a while and i am taking my time doing this so the road bike will be out of use for a bit as i strip down the Defy and rebuild as well as servicing the wheels with a help of the guy that built them for me.
I want to carry on road cycyling for a bit while i do a few bits on the Defy and get it re sprayed and was thiking of using the Forme CX on the road but i dont fancy riding on the 700x32c CX tyres as they dont roll well. Could i just fit the 700x25c Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ Tyres from the Defy to my Forme wheels as both wheels state 622x19 on them so should the CX wheels be ok with the Vittoria tyres or not.
I know that sites reccommend a minimuim of 28c on 19mm width wheels but i have been running 25c on my custom wheelset for a few years without any issues.
Another option is i have been offerd a pair of 32c Conti 4 Seasons from a friend that have only had around 300 mile use but with these being 32c v the 25c will i see any difference in rolling. I know this is heavly debated all over the internet but just looking for options to keep me cycyling for now.
Many Thanks
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