Upgrade Hybrid Advice

[milnerbike]

I'm looking to upgrade my hybrid, currently in the process of sanding and repainting.
Then i'd like to add new wheels/tyres that are a little more commute friendly (currently 700c road which i find too thin for me and struggle with punctures, flats, low grip) and if not too expensive i'd like to add disc brakes.

Any suggestions for the wheels/tyres/brakes?

Thanks

 

[raleighnut]

28or 32mm Schwalbe Marathon (or M+) tyres, as for brakes, what are fitted now?

 

[milnerbike]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

Current brakes are Lee-Chi TX-127

 

[milnerbike]

The rims are Ambrosio WS 23 32h so the 32mm Schwalbe Marathon will be ideal ?

 

[MichaelW2]

Does your frame have disk mounts?

 

[vickster]

What's the bike? 28 or 32mm tyres should fit most hybrids at a minimum assuming the wheels will take them

 

[milnerbike]

Bianchi Camaleonte 2008

don't think so for the disk mounts (wasn't aware of this issue!)

 

[Yellow Saddle]

How did you experience this "low grip" in the tyres?

 

[raleighnut]

Try fitting new pads to the V-brakes, Lee Chi aren't the best but they're a lot better than the pressed steel 'cheapo' ones.


View: https://youtu.be/6m81Uo6zDag

 

[milnerbike]

OK looks like i'm stuck with regular brakes, although they're the one part which are mechanically not in the best shape and a little rusted.

The frame is wide enough for 32mm tyres but not sure about the rims, anyone know if its fine for ambrosia ws 23 rims?

thanks

 

[milnerbike]

Actually, only one wheel is ambrosio ws 23, the other is a stock replacement after theft. So ideally i'd like a pair of replacement wheels, and black.

 

[vickster]

See if something like a 28mm vittoria Rubino tyre is better. £15 a tyre on offer from Evans. And try some koolstop brake pads. Also make sure the rim braking surface is kept really clean. Baby wipes great for this