I just bought a 2010 Blue Triad with American Classic 420 wheels. These wheels are 700x20 which is different than what I'm used to, 700x23. I haven't had a chance to ride the bike outside/at all yet, and I have a few questions.
First of all, being a 180 lb rider, will I be able to use these wheels? Being that they're thinner rims, I'll need to up my pressure, right? With a max pressure of 120 psi for the rims, will I be able to achieve appropriate pressure at that size rim with my size?
Secondly, if I can use these wheels, what can I do for a trainer tire? Most trainer tires are 700x23, so there's a blowout possibility according to my mechanic. I've considered getting a cheap wheel and throwing a cheap cassette on it, but I'm running a 10-speed SRAM Force cassette on the American Classic 420s.
Do I need to get rid of the 420s and get something a little wider or can I roll the 420s? If so, can I run a typical trainer tire or do I need to get a different wheel?
Thanks for the tips and advice.
First of all, being a 180 lb rider, will I be able to use these wheels? Being that they're thinner rims, I'll need to up my pressure, right? With a max pressure of 120 psi for the rims, will I be able to achieve appropriate pressure at that size rim with my size?
Secondly, if I can use these wheels, what can I do for a trainer tire? Most trainer tires are 700x23, so there's a blowout possibility according to my mechanic. I've considered getting a cheap wheel and throwing a cheap cassette on it, but I'm running a 10-speed SRAM Force cassette on the American Classic 420s.
Do I need to get rid of the 420s and get something a little wider or can I roll the 420s? If so, can I run a typical trainer tire or do I need to get a different wheel?
Thanks for the tips and advice.