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Bigmark
08-10-05, 06:44 AM
OK, I have about worn out the stock Bontrager tires on my Tiburon. :(

Yesterday I rotated the front with the back, but I will soon be in the market for some good 700/35 road tires. I was looking at the Michelin Transworld City tires, and was wondering if anyone had them, or anything similar to them. I am looking for a strictly road type tire, with good rolling efficiency, and some durability. I just started to look, and figured this is the best place for advice.

HiYoSilver
08-10-05, 11:42 AM
I put one of these on the front and like it better than MIchelin dynamics.
http://www.schwalbetires.com/on_tour.php?Nickname=MARATHON%20SLICK&Image=TireImages/marathon_slick.jpg#

It has reflective sidewalls and kevlar belt. No flats since changing to the schwalbe's.

Delivery is in a couple of days, either from schwable or from oregon LBS with slightly cheaper prices. www.universalcycles.com
hubs
08-10-05, 08:54 PM
I put 32c panaracer paselas on mine ... they rock at about 90 psi but are still great on the crushed stone path once in a while. I went with the wire bead. Nashbar has them for under $15@ ... that helped too!

Congrats on wearing out your first set!

FarHorizon
08-10-05, 08:58 PM
I've never met a Michelin I didn't like. I've also had good luck with Specialized turbos.
Hal Hardy
08-11-05, 01:13 AM
I've got a Continental Top Touring 2000 37x700 on the rear of my recumbent. At 80psi, it rolls and rides well. With a 70% rear weight bias, you just know I'm hard on that tire. In 3 years, it has rolled over it's share of junk. Last year I got my only flat to date. Whatever the debris was would have flatted most any road tire judging from the gash in the tread. I booted it with a tube patch and am still using it.

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/tires/city/toptouring_2000/toptouring_2000_en.html