So, as I posted in the Gravelenture bike thread, I "supersized" my Fuji Sportif with 35mm tires. Now, after less than 100 miles, the BB has started creaking. Badly! Is it a coincidence? I know that press fit BBs are notorious for creaking. But I hadn't heard a sound out this one for thousands of miles. Now, its suddenly creaky as all get out. Right side only, and only under heavy load. I can lighten the pressure and make it go away. My theory is that the extra resistance of the bigger tires is loading up the BB more.
Here is my post from the other thread for background, and your general amazement that I got 35mm tires to fit (had to remove the RD to install!). FWIW, I continue to love the ride, although it is slightly "sluggish" off the line.
So, my project bike has stalled for a variety of uninteresting reasons. So I decided to put the tires (35mm Conti SportContact) and wheels (good Vuelta MTB wheels) on my Fuji Sportif. As the name implies, its a bit more relaxed geometry than a race bike. Chainstay is 415mm, about 10mm longer than a race bike. Taller head tube also. Almost identical geometry to Specialized Roubaix. Anyway, I had to take off the rear derailleur for installation, but they fit. Just barely! Ran em at 55psi rear, 50psi front. I think I could reduce those pressures slightly. AMAZING ride. I was surprised how much slower they seemed off the line, but plodding along mile after mile of uninterrupted trail, they were great.
N=1, but did my ride about 10 min faster (27 miles) than usual yesterday. Definitely felt the comfort in my butt and hands over the course of the ride. Will keep them on until I can get the project back on track.
It was wet yesterday. I promise I washed it when I got home:
Here is my post from the other thread for background, and your general amazement that I got 35mm tires to fit (had to remove the RD to install!). FWIW, I continue to love the ride, although it is slightly "sluggish" off the line.
So, my project bike has stalled for a variety of uninteresting reasons. So I decided to put the tires (35mm Conti SportContact) and wheels (good Vuelta MTB wheels) on my Fuji Sportif. As the name implies, its a bit more relaxed geometry than a race bike. Chainstay is 415mm, about 10mm longer than a race bike. Taller head tube also. Almost identical geometry to Specialized Roubaix. Anyway, I had to take off the rear derailleur for installation, but they fit. Just barely! Ran em at 55psi rear, 50psi front. I think I could reduce those pressures slightly. AMAZING ride. I was surprised how much slower they seemed off the line, but plodding along mile after mile of uninterrupted trail, they were great.
N=1, but did my ride about 10 min faster (27 miles) than usual yesterday. Definitely felt the comfort in my butt and hands over the course of the ride. Will keep them on until I can get the project back on track.
It was wet yesterday. I promise I washed it when I got home: