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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: Bearbait on January 09, 2011, 04:40:37 PM

Title: Audax Winter Riding
Post by: Bearbait on January 09, 2011, 04:40:37 PM

I am considering an Audax mk3, but would want to ride it during the winter. i'm a little concerned by the description. Íinexpensive enough for winter training' . 

The recommended width for tires is 28mm.   The most narrow studded tires I can find are the 622 - 700c Nokian A10 which are 30.5 mm wide (Peter White site).  Could I fit those on?

Title: Re: Audax Winter Riding
Post by: tpickersgill on January 11, 2011, 06:52:20 AM

I'm currently running my Audax Mk 3 with Schwalbe Marathon Winter tyres (700x35c). I had to take the mudguards off and have only millimeters to spare around the rear tyre, but it works.

I couldn't recommend using 700x35c, but the 700x32c Nokians would probably be a much better fit.

Title: Re: Audax Winter Riding
Post by: shawn5 on February 09, 2011, 05:56:19 AM

Yes dude,..
700x32c Nokians has great fitting and also suitable for me also,...
great bike ever,..

Title: Re: Audax Winter Riding
Post by: freddered on February 09, 2011, 06:13:16 PM

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Íinexpensive enough for winter training'

Bloody Hell, the SJSC "Special" is £1700 !!!!!!

I guess I missed the meeting where £1700 became inexpensive.

Title: Re: Audax Winter Riding
Post by: Bearbait on February 09, 2011, 06:46:15 PM

No kidding!  Just quoting from the pamphlet.