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2011-04-29 10:04 AM

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Subject: Yet another race tire setup question

Background: Im going to with the SRAM S60 for my front and my trainer wheel with a wheel cover in the back so I can race with power on my B14.

I have decided to go with the Vittoria Open CorsaEVO CX clinchers - more specifically a 20 in the front and either a 20 or 23 in the back. Im fairly light - just under 140. My question is, is it worth it to go with the 20 in the back as well? In other words, is there much benefit to running 20s all around instead of just in the front?

If it helps, Ill probably go with the latex tubes. Also, this will be a race only setup.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

 

 

 

 

2011-04-29 10:16 AM
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Subject: RE: Yet another race tire setup question
runningmonkey - 2011-04-29 10:04 AM

Background: Im going to with the SRAM S60 for my front and my trainer wheel with a wheel cover in the back so I can race with power on my B14.

I have decided to go with the Vittoria Open CorsaEVO CX clinchers - more specifically a 20 in the front and either a 20 or 23 in the back. Im fairly light - just under 140. My question is, is it worth it to go with the 20 in the back as well? In other words, is there much benefit to running 20s all around instead of just in the front?

If it helps, Ill probably go with the latex tubes. Also, this will be a race only setup.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

How wide are the rims on the S60?  I run Hed C2 wheels with the 23mm rims and it's more aero/faster to go with a 23 than a 20.  I would go with whatever tire width matches your rims. 

2011-04-29 10:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Yet another race tire setup question
Don't recall off the top of my head, but I checked with SRAM. They confirmed 20 would be the way to go with the S60.
2011-04-29 2:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Yet another race tire setup question
runningmonkey - 2011-04-29 11:04 AM

 Ill probably go with the latex tubes. 



I love the Open Corsas.  I love latex tubes. But they are a ginormourse PITA to use together.  Buy extra tubes, because it's easy to stuff up the install. 

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