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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by thekarens View Post
    PS.........Houston roads are notorious for chip seal, which is one of the reasons I went with a steel bike
    Yes I was introduced to the wonderful world of Texas Chip Seal last year at the Hotter'nHell. We rode the 25 mile distance and last year I am not sure what got old first the wind (UGH!!) or the chip seal. Either way I am not a chip seal fan. We have a similar surface here, but not where I normally ride.

    Thanks for the information. I think I am going to work towards this ride if I can clear that weekend. Thanks again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lgibster View Post
    Yes I was introduced to the wonderful world of Texas Chip Seal last year at the Hotter'nHell. We rode the 25 mile distance and last year I am not sure what got old first the wind (UGH!!) or the chip seal. Either way I am not a chip seal fan. We have a similar surface here, but not where I normally ride.

    Thanks for the information. I think I am going to work towards this ride if I can clear that weekend. Thanks again.
    I have not had much experience with chipseal (not that I'm complaining ) but I think you can make modifications to make it less unpleasant, specifically with your tires. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think wider tires will help, e.g., 25 or 28 mm instead of 23 for a road bike. Also lower air pressure should help. Just make sure your frame can work with the wider tire; someone at the LBS told me my Madone can use a 25 but not a 28. If you have a touring bike, you can probably go even wider.

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  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
    I have not had much experience with chipseal (not that I'm complaining ) but I think you can make modifications to make it less unpleasant, specifically with your tires. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think wider tires will help, e.g., 25 or 28 mm instead of 23 for a road bike. Also lower air pressure should help. Just make sure your frame can work with the wider tire; someone at the LBS told me my Madone can use a 25 but not a 28. If you have a touring bike, you can probably go even wider.
    You are exactly right! But almost all the cyclists I know here insist on running their tires at 100-115 psi and use 23mm tires. Here's a link to determine a good psi for your tires: http://www.dorkypantsr.us/bike-tire-...alculator.html It truly does help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
    I have not had much experience with chipseal (not that I'm complaining ) but I think you can make modifications to make it less unpleasant, specifically with your tires. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think wider tires will help, e.g., 25 or 28 mm instead of 23 for a road bike. Also lower air pressure should help. Just make sure your frame can work with the wider tire; someone at the LBS told me my Madone can use a 25 but not a 28. If you have a touring bike, you can probably go even wider.
    Yes the wider tire does help some. I rode the Hotter N Hell last year on my hybrid with 28s and a lower tire pressure. I now ride a Ruby with 25s. I did lower my tire pressure some when I rode chip seal here, but then I tend to suffer more flats. I think with Chip seal there is nothing that will totally help, you can just make it as comfortable as possible. Be thankful it isn't a popular road surface where you are.

 

 

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