Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Armadillo Tire

I commute on my fixie in Brooklyn and looking for tires that can take the abuse of NYC streets.

Why or Why not? Let me know what you think and any other suggestions.

Matt

Armadillo's are probably your best solution.

I agree... they are a biatch to get on the first time.. but how often u'll change a flat on them.. is WELL worth it.

I commute on my fixie in Brooklyn and looking for tires that can take the abuse of NYC streets.

Why or Why not? Let me know what you think and any other suggestions.

Matt

i commute on my fixie everyday from brooklyn to nyc. i have not flatted ONCE on armadillos. they are the best bet for NYC ridin'...

mc

Please expound upon these tires, and if they'd hold up to the severe terrain around here, which no doubt rivals NYC.

Please expound upon these tires, and if they'd hold up to the severe terrain around here, which no doubt rivals NYC.

Glad to see you are still a member here. Had my doubts for a while.

The Specialized Armadillo is, IMHO, about the toughest tire made for a road bike. They also have a model for the Mtn Bike using the Armadillo Technology.

Go to the Specialized web site and check them out. They are a bit pricey, and also a bit slower than Conti's, for example.

I was having flats from goatheads - since I switched to the Armadillos, I have had none.

Alas, they are generally available only through Specialized LBS's and Specialized Online.

Ahh these are MTB tires.. not the 700 variety.

bicycle habitat on lafayette street in manhattan sells the armadillo tires for $35 apiece.

bicycle habitat on lafayette street in manhattan sells the armadillo tires for $35 apiece.

Surprise - they also have the Armadillos for mtn bikes and slicks. Look for the Specialized Nimbus

Ahh these are MTB tires.. not the 700 variety.

The make both.

The 04 All Condition Armadillo Tire (http://www.specialized.com/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=04EquipTiresArmadillo) retails for $29.99, and is available in 700x23/25/28 and 27x1-1/4 sizes. Very tough tire.

Hi,
I wouldn't ride on NYC streets. But, if I had to for some reason, I think I would use Conti Top Touring.

The make both.

The 04 All Condition Armadillo Tire (http://www.specialized.com/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=04EquipTiresArmadillo) retails for $29.99, and is available in 700x23/25/28 and 27x1-1/4 sizes. Very tough tire.

wow.. they really upped the ante on the armadillo line for 2004 huh? looks pretty sweet, those nimbus's look great for NYC.

mc

i have some on my surlyand i really like them. i never never get flats. they are heavy though and don't corner as well as some tires but I still like mine a lot

I have heard only positive things about Armadillo tires.

they're a great tire for not getting flats, but as cutter and others have said, they're heavy. i put one on one of my other bikes in the rear and it just didn't want to take off quick or stop rolling once i got up to speed. and it just made the whole bike feel laggy compared to how it felt with other tires. i switched to a panaracer somethingorother with kevlar. it's supposed to be a 700 x 25, but it looks more like a 23.

i'm still running armadillos on my "beater" fixie though.

i have found that the Vittoria randonneur (w/double shielding) are as good if not better than the armadillo tires for crappy streets (ie; new york) and they are pretty weatherproof. they're a bit heavier and thicker than my usual tires (28s) , but when in ny or in the rainy slippery weather out here (i'm in SF now), these work great. vittoria rubino pros (700/23)are pretty good and are lighter/prettier when the streets and weather are good to me. i never got a flat on those for 2 years straight until i moved to new york last summer. then i got introduced to the armadillo and randonneurs...

xo
kat



I commute on my fixie in Brooklyn and looking for tires that can take the abuse of NYC streets.

Why or Why not? Let me know what you think and any other suggestions.

Matt

I have ridden my Armadillos in the Chicago ghettos for close to seven months, rain, shine, sleet, snow and never gotten a flat.

Mine is coming any day now. Of course in the mean time I got another damn flat.

Thanks y'll for the advice.

Matt