Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Best kevlar tyres for fixie street use?

Hi

Since I got my fixie about a month ago I'v burned through two Scwalbe Blizzards and a cheapo Kenda Kshield. Ok, I ride a lot, but was just wondering if anyone knows a reasonably long lasting 23-25 tire I am unaware of? Someone mentioned that Conti's Grand Prix series lasts quite long?

Brw, do you rotate your cog often to alternate brake/skid position?

- B

Hi

Since I got my fixie about a month ago I'v burned through two Scwalbe Blizzards and a cheapo Kenda Kshield. Ok, I ride a lot, but was just wondering if anyone knows a reasonably long lasting 23-25 tire I am unaware of? Someone mentioned that Conti's Grand Prix series lasts quite long?

Brw, do you rotate your cog often to alternate brake/skid position?

- B
If you do a lot of brake skidding to stop, you will grind through any tire sooner than you wish to. That said, I have had good luck with Panaracer Pasella type which are cheap enough, though heavier than the higher proced alternatives, and have a lot of tread in the middle of the tire to wear thru before it becomes flat prone. In the higher price range Conti ultra 2000 have lasted me a full year on one of my racier bikes but I try to avoid skidding if possible by looking ahead and not getting into panic producing situations. That, of course, is not always possible.

Fixedgearhead

what about the Soma tires? They look beefy. I prefer Panaracers over any other tire for street use.

Hi

Since I got my fixie about a month ago I'v burned through two Scwalbe Blizzards and a cheapo Kenda Kshield. Ok, I ride a lot, but was just wondering if anyone knows a reasonably long lasting 23-25 tire I am unaware of? Someone mentioned that Conti's Grand Prix series lasts quite long?

Brw, do you rotate your cog often to alternate brake/skid position?

- B

I've been using Continental Contacts with pretty good luck thus far. Unfortunately, 28 is the narrowest I've been able to find.

Cam

i used to rock some panaracer stradius pros, but i chewed them up way too fast. since then, i've been fond of buying cheap, wire-bead tires. i know you're looking for kevlars, bikkhu, but something to consider is that you can buy $10 wirebeads that'll hold up for a long time, and they don't break your heart when they finally give up the ghost. my ladyfriend bought me some green, tan, and black vittoria 'couriers' for V-day, and they've held up famously. and, they were just $10 each. (unless she overpaid. but i saw 'em in a bike catalog for $10, and i'm pretty sure she got 'em from that same catalog, as she now gets that catalog sent ot``to her house allllll the time.

well, for whe`atever that's worth.
-rob

Are you looking for something more or less smooth or would a little tread be OK? I really like Avocet Cross II K(evlar)s. The 28s are quite narrow. In fact, they look more like 25s. They are definitely narrower than 26 mm Specialized TurbosThe tread is deep, but the configuration is such that there is a wavy but solid rib down the middle. When riding straight they feel as smooth as slicks but offer a little bite as you turn. The extra thickness might last longer for skidding, but I couldn't speak from experience. They aren't cheap at about $30, but they last for regular riding. I like the look on my urban street fixie.

Are you looking for something more or less smooth or would a little tread be OK? I really like Avocet Cross II K(evlar)s. The 28s are quite narrow. In fact, they look more like 25s. They are definitely narrower than 26 mm Specialized TurbosThe tread is deep, but the configuration is such that there is a wavy but solid rib down the middle. When riding straight they feel as smooth as slicks but offer a little bite as you turn. The extra thickness might last longer for skidding, but I couldn't speak from experience. They aren't cheap at about $30, but they last for regular riding. I like the look on my urban street fixie.Rainman is right, the Avocets last and last. I have the 35s, but they really measure 32. No need for Kevlar with these, the inverted tread is thick and laughs at road crap.

u;ve been using armadillos for a while on one of my bikes, and they've lasted a good long time. my only problem is that they're heavy as hell and a real pain in the ass.

i put a panaracer pasella on my other bike and it's definitely lighter than the armadillos, but i'm not sure if it's as durable just yet.