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700c tyres for the beach?

  • 14-07-2010 4:11pm
    #1
    kumate_champ07
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    I didnt get far with a 25c up front and 32c behind, got about 30m before I sunk!
    I kind of need wider tyres anyway for Donegal/off road, would 42c work or do I need something bigger for the sand?

    I better check that I have enough clearance, I think 42c would be near my limit

    also what kind of tread pattern would be best for sand? I just like the idea of cycling along with the waves and fresh wind beside me, Im near a very nice beach thats never busy


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  • #2
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,256 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Wouldn't recommend cycling on the beach. Both Salt water and sand are very bad for bikes. The water and sand will get into the BB and wheel bearings. they'll also get into the rear freewheel and cause corrosion. The salt water will also rot your tyres, cause rust etc. etc.

    If you must do it, I imagine a mountain bike would be best with Knobbly threaded tyres. Preferably someone elses bike! :D


  • #3
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,460 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    one of these

    http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/just_plain_stupid/Monster_Bike_2/#300291

    ;)

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #4
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    well I figured the sand wouldnt be good for the drive chain. Im riding fixed, I can get a kmc z410 chain for a fiver and replace it regularly. perhaps I will use a wheelset with cup and bearing hubs so I can clean out the sand.

    basically I need a separate bike for the beach?! prob wouldnt be a bad idea as bringing a bike up on the bus is a pain.

    I miss having a mountain bike but love the lightness of a fixed gear racer, I want a racer for off road thats still light


  • #5
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,256 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    kumate_champ07 wrote: »
    well I figured the sand wouldnt be good for the drive chain. Im riding fixed, I can get a kmc z410 chain for a fiver and replace it regularly. perhaps I will use a wheelset with cup and bearing hubs so I can clean out the sand.

    basically I need a separate bike for the beach?! prob wouldnt be a bad idea as bringing a bike up on the bus is a pain.

    I miss having a mountain bike but love the lightness of a fixed gear racer, I want a racer for off road thats still light

    Sounds like you need one of these or equivalent.


  • #6
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    +1 Sand is an absolute nightmare on a bike. I've ruined a chain just from cycling beside a beach when there was a bit of a wind. If you must though you are going to need very wide tyres at low pressure to stop the bike sinking into the sand, something like these (100mm wide) which he used to cycle over a desert:

    r364929_1689227.jpg

    Personally I wouldn't.


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  • #7
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    well Ive some more things to think about thanks, but not gonna give up on the idea. I'll eventually just build up a cheap bike that can take the abuse.


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