F'ing Root(s)

[ridebikeme]

Ahhh I can totally relate. New England is known for it roots and rocks, and I have to admit there are times where I also think "WTF?" For me personally, 30 PSI is WAY too hard, so I might suggest checking with others in your area that are roughly the same size as you are. If I remember correctly, you still own your C-dale, so a good test might be to swap tires and see what your thoughts are then. I know that I've mentioned earlier that I thought the Kenda Nevegals were a great tire, especially in mud, wet leaves etc... this is your opportunity to see what your thoughts are. Let us know if you are able to check the Kendas out; it would be interesting to hear your thoughts as well!!

Don't let this section of trail keep you away from your bike, perhaps try another section to gain back your confidence... you'll be cleaning that section in no time!

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Ahhh I can totally relate. New England is known for it roots and rocks, and I have to admit there are times where I also think "WTF?" For me personally, 30 PSI is WAY too hard, so I might suggest checking with others in your area that are roughly the same size as you are. If I remember correctly, you still own your C-dale, so a good test might be to swap tires and see what your thoughts are then. I know that I've mentioned earlier that I thought the Kenda Nevegals were a great tire, especially in mud, wet leaves etc... this is your opportunity to see what your thoughts are. Let us know if you are able to check the Kendas out; it would be interesting to hear your thoughts as well!!

Don't let this section of trail keep you away from your bike, perhaps try another section to gain back your confidence... you'll be cleaning that section in no time!

Ahhh...I can't swap the tires, since old bike was a 26er. DH and I may swap tires, just to see if what he has on his bike handles these spots differently. I am suspecting that I simply was riding with too much air pressure. From what I'm reading the Nevegals are simply a soft, heavy tire (the heavy probably explains in part why that F5 was such a slow dog of a bike, too), so perhaps that is why I never had issues with those, even at similar PSI. I'm also reading that larger, higher volume tires (the Trail Kings are 2.4 wide--really beefy things) can ride especially low, so maybe the PSI was the real issue).