lets do a review on the quality of the air inside the tires next
@PathLessPedaledTV
7 жыл бұрын
great job!
@Henrywildeberry
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've watched several of your videos as well, and they are excellent!
@ahmadzuhairi
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review henry. just bought myself a rene herse switchback hill 650bx48. Looking forward to it.
@peterobbins84
6 жыл бұрын
Hey what's that cool flashlight holder on your front rack?
@Henrywildeberry
6 жыл бұрын
It's a rubber insulated P-Clamp. You can get these in many sizes at the hardware store, plumbing section. I got the one closest in diameter to my flashlight.
@tomnorton8218
7 жыл бұрын
Henry, thanks for the review! Hey what randomly front bag is that on your bike?
@Henrywildeberry
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tom! The bag is made by Swift Industries. Here is a link to their website. builtbyswift.com/shop/custom-ozette-randonneur-bag/ I'm very pleased with the quality and construction of the bag. This one is made from the canvas material, with a water proofing layer on the inside. It's a very high quality bag. I purchased this at Box Dog Bikes in San Francisco a few years ago. and it still looks new.
@RobertLinthicum
5 жыл бұрын
Try Schwalbe. Best value, almost no flats.
@RobertLinthicum
5 жыл бұрын
Also: I don't ride on the shoulder.
@Henrywildeberry
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, Robert. I haven't tried Schwalbe brand tires. Is there one in particular you recommend?
@RobertLinthicum
5 жыл бұрын
@@Henrywildeberry The problem with Schwalbe is they have too many models! Here is a start: www.schwalbe.com/de/tour.html The fatties that feature puncture protection are great. I commuted for three years on rocks and gravel with Big Apple Plus tires and never punctured. That amazed me. I always use tubes. (Is riding on the shoulder safer? I wonder if people driving couldn't see you better if you stayed on the roadway?) Viel Spaß!
@RobertLinthicum
5 жыл бұрын
@@Henrywildeberry You probably already know this, but go for the folding Schwalbe tires only. They have supple sidewalls and are relatively fast. The wire beads feel sluggish, to me.
@user-ov3lb6oo2q
4 жыл бұрын
Robert Linthicum Unfortunately there are only few tires for 26” left they offer
@AK-ic1yj
6 жыл бұрын
Nice informative vids, keep it up. Have you tried the WTB Horizon or Gravelking slick tires? If so, how would you say they compare to the Switchback Hill tires? Thanks brother :)
@Henrywildeberry
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, A K! I'm very interested in trying out the WTB's, and the Gravel King (by Panaracer). I also want to try out the Schwalbe brand, the G-One Speed.
@AK-ic1yj
6 жыл бұрын
Henrywildeberry Cool man. We need someone to make a vid comparing slick gravel tires. Namely, the Switchback Hill, WTB Horizon, and the Gravelking (slick/non-sk). Who is the hero that will do this for our community? Thanks! :)
@Henrywildeberry
6 жыл бұрын
I would enjoy doing the honors. However, I'm limited in reviewing what I purchase. That said, I am currently in the design phase of a new bike and will have the ability once it's finished to review larger width tires on smaller rim diameters (e.g 27.5/650b/26"). Have you checked out pathlesspedaled? Russ is very actively searching for products to review. He does a great job too. What's nice is I should have the new bike ready by next years Grasshopper Race Series. I feel those rides/races are a true measure of a tires ability. Thanks for the suggestion!
@AK-ic1yj
6 жыл бұрын
PLP rocks! One of the best cycling channels IMO :)
@AK-ic1yj
6 жыл бұрын
I would also like your opinion about using the 48mm Switchback Hill with 30mm internal width MTB wheels. Do you think this would be an improvement for this tire? Or would it ruin all its fine qualities? Much appreciated :)
@Henrywildeberry
6 жыл бұрын
Wider rims are better in almost all cases because they increase the tire volume thus allowing lower air pressure while still maintaining good handling. The only draw back to a wider rim is generally the wider rim is heavier than a narrower one. This means you're increasing rotational inertia but getting a faster tire on rougher surfaces. The question comes down to where do you plan to ride this wheel/tire? In some conditions, this tradeoff can be a major benefit like on rocky/washboard fire roads as one example. A larger tire with lower air pressure is also less flat and side wall cut prone. Therefore, increasing rim width will only help you out here. The downside of course is a less aero wheel. In general, aero wheels and tires not necessary unless you need a fast tire for road racing or time trialing. The way to get higher volume without increasing rolling inertia is to go with a smaller diameter rim like a 26-inch. Also, a 26-inch rim is stronger than a 27.5-inch rim because it has shorter spokes and a deeper spoke angle. So that means a 26-inch rim can be made to be as strong as a larger wheel but using less material and fewer spokes. In summary, there is no one sized fits all tire/wheel. It comes down to the conditions you plan to ride in, and your preferences on handling and puncture trade-offs. I like to ride performance feeling tires even though I know I'm risking a flat, because to me I'm always overly confident I can somehow avoid all the glass and possible pinch flats. I just like the feeling of a fast tire. I've ridden on a set of "touring tires" with extra reinforcement and I just didn't like the feel. I say go for the wider rims!
@AK-ic1yj
6 жыл бұрын
Conditions for my riding will be a mixture of road, touring, gravel, and easy-does-it single track. Aero and weight are less important to me than off road capability. Which is why I wish to stay with a slick tire (nice road manners) but super wide for off road fun. Also, I enjoy the challenge of riding off road on slick tires. It makes everything technical and scary haha! Anyways, about the 30mm+ MTB rims. Most of the advice I get and research I do about using, let's say, 1.90-2.15 tires on 30mm+ rims, is negative. It seems the reason/logic being that such a large rim will deform a smaller tire and ruin its cornering characteristics and increase rolling resistance. Now, I understand how this could happen with knobbed tires, the knobs flattening out and all. But with a slick tire, perhaps it would help? We need to do actual testing to know for sure. Otherwise, all we have is just so much bro science. At the moment, I do have a pair of WTB Horizons on a pair of WTB i25 rims. I will be riding on these for at least a year or so. I will then switch to Switchback Hill (pun intended, heehee-haha) and then switch to Gravelking slicks. I will also be trying out a 30mm internal width MTB pair of rims and see how that goes with these tires. Now this I am excited about. I am already thinking that the Switchback Hills will be my preferred choice. If you had to pick one of these tires, even without being able to test all of them first, which would you choose?
@Henrywildeberry
6 жыл бұрын
That's an interesting point. I do have experience switching from a narrow 29inch rim to a wide 29inch (Stans) rim using the same exact tire. The tire is an older Bontrager XC. When I made the switch I did notice the shoulder of the tire (if you will), got a bit sharper, as the tire widened and flattened (as shaped more like a box). It felt like it would follow tracks more than it used too, and cornering on hard surfaces were noticeably different. However, on the same wheel, I placed a Compass Snoqualmie Pass 44mm tire with a rounded profile, and liked the feel of it very much. In that sense, I can see how a knobby XC tire with a flat(ish) profile will worsen as the rim width increases. The cross section just becomes more of a box shape. As wider rims gain in popularity it seems tire manufacturers will likely need to adjust the profiles to better match. For what it's worth, I should mention I stay away from overly aggressive knobby tires. I'm not a downhill fanatic. My preference is a mild tread for XC trail rides and slicks for everything else (gravel, fire roads, rough pavement, and even smooth single track).
@AK-ic1yj
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input, it is very helpful. It seems very difficult to understand what rim width and what tire width will equal actual tire width in the end. With each rim and tire manufacturer having so many different standards. Is the only way to know what the end tire width will be is to actually mount the tire and the rim and then measure? For instance, I am curious about running a Light-Bicycle 30mm internal width rim with a 48mm Switchback Hill tire. However, my frame will accommodate 52mm maximum clearance. Will this rim and tire combination equal out to over 52mm? Is there any way I could figure this out before actually buying the rims and tires? :)
@Henrywildeberry
6 жыл бұрын
One thing to keep in mind is there is a diminishing return as rim width increases. Remember a wider rim adds weight. A couple things you can do is put the tire on the rim with a tube and inflate it and just measure it. That's assuming you can check this out before you buy the rim/tire combo. Otherwise, I would say a a 48mm tire on a 30mm rim seems on the upper end, and probably won't be much better than say a 25mm internal rim. Ideally, there is an optimal width for each tire size where the added weight is offset by an increase in handling. In your case, you might just be adding extra weight and agonizing over it for no reason. Most people running that rim width are probably running 60mm and wider tires.
@legestrom
4 жыл бұрын
"obviously a wider tire will have more wind resistance" not actually true, but i don't think riding around on some backcountry trails will make a difference.
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