New tires day!

[DaveMatthews]

NTD...
Continental Ruban 29x2.3
Can't wait to try these out...



Now... do I have the guts to do it myself?
I don't have the right inflator for tubeless methinks...

 

[Rickster]

Dave you only need a pump or compressor with a presta valve adapter and some sealant. That’s it ! Just a walk in the park.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Went out and got the wheels from LBS at lunch. All they charged me for was sealant!
No charge for tire install and I didn't even buy them there! Excellent customer service.

Mounted the wheels with new Conti Rubans and went for a short 8km ride around the hood which included mostly road but short stints in gravel and dirt.







Observations:
These Rubans are quite a bit less noisy than the Rekons. Bonus. There is some more noise when cornering hard as that gets the side knobbies involved. No worries... feels reassuring.
All surfaces were dry and all felt very much under control. Hard braking on pavement felt excellent.
In my haste to try them out I forgot to check the pressure. They must be pumped up to the max as the ride felt a bit stiff. Will check that later. I usually ride between 35 - 40psi.
Too early to come up with hard evidence but it seems like the rolling resistance is lower for sure. Bonus again. Maybe that'll change a bit with the expected lower psi.
Tomorrow there will be rain, so Saturday should give me an opportunity to try them out on wet surfaces on a longer ride.
Positive vibes so far...

 

[DaveMatthews]

New tires and bigger battery...
Checked the tire pressure and it was 45psi or so. No wonder they felt stiff!
Set them at 30 just for fun and headed out with 94% battery on the new 800Wh.
Started out on my typical trails and gravel on the way to Mud bay.



Been waitin' for the train all day... (apologies to ZZTop)...



They've been hacking all the blackberry bushes down and leaving nice hunks of stems/branches with big fat thorns all over them on the path...



Tubeless FTW!!!



My nemesis the puddle. A runner came by and stomped through the puddle without missing a beat. Too funny!





Got any corny jokes?











Stop for water...



Going under the highway...



More water before the hill home...





Didn't map this ride out. It was impromptu. First half was all trail and gravel, second half was mostly road.
Gotta say I like these new tires. I found myself going further with less resistance. They are wonderfully more quiet. I feel like I spent less energy maintaining a higher speed than usual.
At 61kms it was my longest ride so far, and it was also my fastest 40km according to Garmin.
New battery has 68% left, so 120kms is not out of the question.

 

[KnollyBro]

New tires and bigger battery...
Checked the tire pressure and it was 45psi or so. No wonder they felt stiff!
Set them at 30 just for fun and headed out with 94% battery on the new 800Wh.
Started out on my typical trails and gravel on the way to Mud bay.



Been waitin' for the train all day... (apologies to ZZTop)...



They've been hacking all the blackberry bushes down and leaving nice hunks of stems/branches with big fat thorns all over them on the path...



Tubeless FTW!!!



My nemesis the puddle. A runner came by and stomped through the puddle without missing a beat. Too funny!





Got any corny jokes?











Stop for water...



Going under the highway...



More water before the hill home...





Didn't map this ride out. It was impromptu. First half was all trail and gravel, second half was mostly road.
Gotta say I like these new tires. I found myself going further with less resistance. They are wonderfully more quiet. I feel like I spent less energy maintaining a higher speed than usual.
At 61kms it was my longest ride so far, and it was also my fastest 40km according to Garmin.
New battery has 68% left, so 120kms is not out of the question.

Some pretty nice looking mountains you got there in that last picture!

 

[DaveMatthews]

Some pretty nice looking mountains you go there in that last picture!

North Shore baby!