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Nice site! I'll also suggest an easy thing to add: You could add an explanation of folding tires vs wirebead tires. Often even tires with the same dimensions c
by Matthias247 5y ago
Nice site!
I'll also suggest an easy thing to add: You could add an explanation of folding tires vs wirebead tires. Often even tires with the same dimensions come with both formats. The difference and the benefits of each version (price vs weight and rolling resistance) are understandable for most people.
- moasda 5y agoThank you, good idea, I will add an explanation.
- Lio 5y agoFor anyone interested in tyre rolling resistance I can recommend: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/ https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/ It’s a wealth of standardised tests of tyres and tubes, if like that sort of thing.
- wolverine876 5y agoForgive me, but apparently this is the 'post-truth' age: What makes the person and their tests credible?
- Lio 5y agoThat’s a good question! He’s published his test protocol[1] so I guess the tests could be repeated for verification. I don’t think that’s happened yet though or much other peer review either. The guy running the site launched it as a personal project in the absence of all independent test data except for manufacturer’s claims (and they all claim to be the best). It’s also worth noting that the fastest tyres in test might not necessarily be fastest in use. Eg stiffer mtb tyre might roll slower but give more support when going hard downhill. He’s pretty up front about his test being quite specific and designed for repeatability. 1. https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/the-test https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/the-test
- wolverine876 5y agoThat helps me understand. Thank you!