I have an S40, about a 2020 - 2021 model with quick release wheels. It has Kenda Kriterium 700x30mm tires and the stock wheels - I think - bought it used. These have been fine (Cruzbike newbie, about 200 miles ridden) on streets, paved trails, and hardpacked limestone rail trails. But on Nebraska/Eastern Iowa gravel roads they don't have enough grip and are too bouncy and uncomfortable even at the lowest pressure, which is around 63psi.
I know a little about tires and less about wheels so looking for advice on 2 main points:
1. Is it easier to build out a second set of wheels and tires, and swap them for gravel rides, or just get decent gravel tires that fit my wheels and swap them out with the Kenda tires? I would likely swap them 4-8 times a month.
2. Any suggestions for tires and/or wheels? I am not a racer or wish to spend thousands of dollars on this, but I would like something that balances value and cost for a 'serious recreational' rider doing 5 to 6k a year on the roads and trainer.
Thanks!
I know a little about tires and less about wheels so looking for advice on 2 main points:
1. Is it easier to build out a second set of wheels and tires, and swap them for gravel rides, or just get decent gravel tires that fit my wheels and swap them out with the Kenda tires? I would likely swap them 4-8 times a month.
2. Any suggestions for tires and/or wheels? I am not a racer or wish to spend thousands of dollars on this, but I would like something that balances value and cost for a 'serious recreational' rider doing 5 to 6k a year on the roads and trainer.
Thanks!