Warm spring is a good season for cycling, I believe that many riders in this time can not live to go out to ride.So do you know if you have experience in tire selection?What type of tire is the best one for you?Today, let me introduce you to how to choose the most suitable tires according to the different performance characteristics of the tires
1. Rolling resistance and TPI as well as stab resistance
Usually, the higher the tire pressure, the smaller the drag, the rider will effort (tire pressure is the best condition for your weight).Tire with high TPI (i. e., higher density per square inch of tires) tend to be lighter, while high TPI also makes the outer wall of the tires softer, which also makes high TPI tires feel better when riding compared to those with lower TPI.However, high TPI tires tend to be less resistant (because of thinner tires with lower TPI walls).This also leads to low TPI tires that are usually more durable than high TPI tires (although the TPI and the durability of the tires, the TPI is only related to tire puncture resistance).Therefore, for the competition direction or the pursuit of speed and lightweight, better cycling road conditions, lower roll resistance, thinner and thinner high TPI tires are definitely the best choice.For slightly poor road conditions, or like to challenge mixed roads and just entry, thick spurs + lower cost of low TPI tires is a good choice.
2. Selection of 23C and 25C
In the Grand Tour, most drivers no longer use 23C tires but 25C tires. So for daily users, which one do we choose between 23C and 25C tires?
25C tires are mainstream (even a trend toward 28C).Under the same tire pressure, the wider 25C tire has a shorter and round shape in contact with the ground compared to the 23C under pressure (23C tires are narrow and elliptical), which also leads to the 25C tires under the same model tend to have lower roll resistance than the 23C size, and better riding compared to the 23C outer tire.The 25C is only more weight.Overall, the 25C will definitely meet your needs for those who pursue low roll resistance, handling and ride feeling.Those who pursue lightweight can choose a lighter and cheaper 23C tire.
3. Tread
The tire prints, also known as tire flowers, were initially designed to enhance the tire grip to prevent loss of grip.However, tread lines tend to increase roll drag, which is why flat race and time trial tires have less, or even less tread than all-weather long-distance tires.The tires appearing on all-weather long-distance tires often enhance the grip and also have the drainage function. The drainage lines designed on the tires make you increase your confidence in the rain ride.So, if you usually do not ride in the rain, or ride on less corners, and the road conditions are better and more for short distances, you can choose the tires with less tread and lower roll resistance.For the long-distance need, or ride the route is more complex car friends, the all-weather long-distance tire with enhanced grip effect is actually the top choice.
From www.biketo.com
