Question for you all. I know that when you select tires (and tubes) for time trialing, you should take into account both rolling resistance and aerodynamics. There is data, for example, showing that even through Bontrager Race Lite X Pro’s have lower rolling resistance than the Bonty Aero TT’s, the latter have lower overall drag once you also factor in aerodynamics. But here’s my question. It seems to me that aerodynamics would be much more important for the front tire than the back tire. So in the case of the front tire, yeah, the Aero TTs are probably best. But what about the back? Would the lower rolling resistance Race Lite Pro’s be better there since I presume the aerodynamics are a lesser factor in the overall drag for the rear tire? Or is there so little difference between the two tires that who cares?
For those who use Bonty’s for time trialing, what do run on the front and back?
Sure, let me be the guinea pig! I certainly see the logic, but don’t know that I’d want to deal with the clean up and other hassles that’d come with tire changes. What can I say, that’s why I run clinchers instead of tubulars as it is.
Sure, let me be the guinea pig! I certainly see the logic, but don’t know that I’d want to deal with the clean up and other hassles that’d come with tire changes. What can I say, that’s why I run clinchers instead of tubulars as it is.
You’d have to see if the goo sticks better to itself or the tire. If it’s the former, then no mess :-).
How durable have the the Aerowings been for you? Are they o.k. to train on in your opinion? Also, how would you compare their ride quality next to a higher TPI tire like the Vittoria EVO Cx?
Thanks.