Chris Brandt

Specialized Armadillo tires are perfect for this event.

They have a new version this year that uses kevlar bead instead of the previous ones that used wire. So, now they are only about 40 grams heavier than the standard tire. I've been riding the gravel w/ them (25's) and they are tough. They are called Roubaix for a reason. I've not flatted w/ a pair of the wire beads after three seasons of winter rain miles. I only replaced one when I got a nasty cut from a huge nail, but it still didn't flat. Nice thing is that you don't have to mess around w/ a kevlar tire liner like someone mentioned. With a larger volume one, like the 25, you can get away w/ running lower pressure too.

I've also ridden the gravel Cantrell road many times in the past and not flatted using regular race tires. I have noticed though that the rubber on those tires gets cut up a bit more. At those particular times, the gravel was in much worse shape than it is now. Sometimes it can get really washboarded and w/ larger chunks of sharp rock. No worries now, plus after the Dukhobar section (which I was really looking forward to - Arrrrg!) got removed from the course, the gravel is pretty much a non-factor.

Chris

Lily Darcey

Speaking light tires that have a lower chance of going flat, can someone tell me about tires called duraskins or gatorskins with kevlar? I use a heavier tire for long distance riding, which a friend said probably hinders my traveling faster. He mentioned something about duraskin tires as being much lighter. Are there tires with kevlar that are even lighter than these?

Thank you

Lily
Galen Mittermann wrote: I just wanted to add, despite the banter, the odds of flatting on Cantrell are really pretty slim. Be smart and don't ride your lightest tires, but it WILL NOT:

a) beat up your wheels (its decently smooth), so no need for 36h 4-cross 3,500g bombers,
b) puncture everything in sight, requiring solid rubber tires
c) rattle you senseless

It's just a standard gravel road, folks, and a pretty good one at that.

But the $2 discount stands, to encourage people to do the right thing (just like at any other race) and toss a spare set of wheels in the wheel car if you have them.

Thanks, and we hope to see you all soon!

Galen Mittermann
Midtown Racing

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Galen Mittermann

I just wanted to add, despite the banter, the odds of flatting on Cantrell are really pretty slim. Be smart and don't ride your lightest tires, but it WILL NOT:

a) beat up your wheels (its decently smooth), so no need for 36h 4-cross 3,500g bombers,
b) puncture everything in sight, requiring solid rubber tires
c) rattle you senseless

It's just a standard gravel road, folks, and a pretty good one at that.

But the $2 discount stands, to encourage people to do the right thing (just like at any other race) and toss a spare set of wheels in the wheel car if you have them.

Thanks, and we hope to see you all soon!

Galen Mittermann
Midtown Racing

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