The Truth About Wide Tyres And Wide Rims On Road Bikes
Are fatter tyres faster?
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We've seen in recent years a trend of wider tyres on road bikes - the improved contact patch and ability to run lower air pressure can reduce the risk of punctures, improve grip and improve comfort.
But are they faster? To find out, we tested out some Schwalbe One tubeless tyres on the brand new ENVE SES 4.5 AR Disc wheels - designed specifically for disc brakes, with a super wide 25mm internal rim width to compliment a wider tyres.
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Inside the wind tunnel with ENVE wheels 🎥 http://gcn.eu/29b3ZbU
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We've seen in recent years a trend of wider tyres on road bikes - the improved contact patch and ability to run lower air pressure can reduce the risk of punctures, improve grip and improve comfort.
But are they faster? To find out, we tested out some Schwalbe One tubeless tyres on the brand new ENVE SES 4.5 AR Disc wheels - designed specifically for disc brakes, with a super wide 25mm internal rim width to compliment a wider tyres.
Watch more on GCN...
A closer look at the ENVE SES 4.5s 🎥 http://gcn.eu/2cwAPld
Inside the wind tunnel with ENVE wheels 🎥 http://gcn.eu/29b3ZbU
Photos: © Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com
About GCN:
The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding!
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling
Thanks to our sponsors:
Santini cycling kit: http://gcn.eu/1SFf8PV
KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK
fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5
Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj
Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz
Muc-Off: http://gcn.eu/1XlT5Og
Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n
Ass Savers: http://gcn.eu/1XlTmkm
Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH
Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/1RUwyGf
Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/1qHTlMu
Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/1OcMUv5
Powertap: http://gcn.eu/1XlfT2p
power2max: http://gcn.eu/1sdoPva
Rotor: http://gcn.eu/1q3vtCo
Reynolds: http://gcn.eu/1JjCDVL
YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT
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