sstein Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 My bike feels odd to ride. Everyone elses bike feels so smooth on the back wheel, but mine just feels odd. I can ride it but landing is not smooth and I seem to need to tense up more before kicks. I have a holroyd and my friend has a zoo (which are pretty much the same geo), but his feels so much nicer. Do you think it could be my rear tyre or gearing? I seem to be the only person riding dual ply rear and my gearing is 20:16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I'm sure the holroyds are heavier, which may be one part of the problem. And the geo isn't exactly the same I don't think, so that may be a part of it too. But the biggest factor is probably your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 bar and stem play a huge part in how a bike feels....maybe experiment with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) 20/16 is very high ratio for stock, consider dropping down to 18/16 and it will probably be easier. As for the smoothness, check your spokes are tight, also pedal/BB/headset/wheel bearings for play and wear; any looseness will come through the frame as knocks and rattles - to me a silent (not rattling) bike feels so much nicer edit: rear tyre shouldnt be the culprit, most people run a dual ply rear tyre. Edited February 4, 2009 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The holroyds have never ridden that well in my opinion. Zoo is far better from experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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