landotter wrote:
> On May 5, 5:15 pm, Peter Cole <peter_c...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> Hank wrote:
>>> All the more reason to go with the Paselas - still made by National in
>>> Japan. A better 27" tire you will not find.
>> I've got to re****t in. I just received a pair of Paselas from Nashbar
>> (thanks for the heads up landotter). I've used Paselas for years,
>> usually in the 28mm size. This time I decided to go fat for my fixed
>> gear as I typically ride it on the bike path around the Charles river
>> this time of year and the pavement is kind of crappy.
>>
>> I got a pair of 35mm. They measure exactly 35mm, both on a skinny rim
>> (Open Pro) and a wider rim (CR-18). They mounted easily, and rolled
>> well. I pumped them up pretty hard (80-90). I may try running them a
>> little softer. Same nice tire that they've always been.
>
>
> Heee, how do those humongous 35s feel? I got the 32s expecting 28 real
> width sizing, but have been pleased with the balloons. All summed up--
> it's a larger diameter wheel. Mine roll better than I ever expected.
> Did some intervals on them last evening. A little slower than 23s on
> the blast up for sure, but not really that much. Once up to speed at
> 100psi, it's mainly psych stuff--am I really maintaining these speeds
> on these marshmallows?? They seriously do roll well.
>
> 100psi is a comfy fast pressure for these guys on fast jaunts, but for
> slower poking around journeys, Sheldon's calculator shows safe me at
> around a cushy 75, possibly 70 since we're nearing six months post ham
> season. ;-)
I put the Paselas on my fixer, which is a 20 year old Fuji frame. I
think it originally had 27" wheels. The frame clearances are good, but I
can just barely mount the rear wheel (when inflated), it just clears the
dropout mouth when bumping the chainstays at the BB.
The tires feel good. Way different than my 35mm Nokian snow tires with
their deep tread and studs (not surprising). The ride is noticeably less
harsh than it was with the 25's I had on before. A really nice bad
pavement, easy ride, tire. Lots of people obsess over frames, I never
felt that much difference (tin butt?). Tires make a huge difference.
Going from 25-35mm on this bike is like riding a new bike. I have
experimented lots with offroad tires, looking for the perfect match.
There I found the best tread pattern (for trails around here) but also
found I liked the biggest tires I could fit. I don't know why I haven't
tried big tires on my road bikes until now.
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