Tandem Cycling - 26"x 1 1/8 Conti Ultra Gatorskins

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stevegor
05-10-09, 09:37 PM
I've been using these for a while and found them quite good, but I'm having a helluva hard time getting them here in Australia, is anyone else finding they're hard to get, wherever you live?

Also, does anyone know of another tyre, (US =tire), of similar quality and 120psi

zonatandem
05-10-09, 10:01 PM
We use Maxxis Re-Fuse. Folding/kevlar bead. Arimid layer (kevlar) to protect against punctures. Got 2,950 miles on rear tire on our tandem before we replaced it.
stevegor
05-11-09, 01:04 AM
We use Maxxis Re-Fuse. Folding/kevlar bead. Arimid layer (kevlar) to protect against punctures. Got 2,950 miles on rear tire on our tandem before we replaced it.

Rudy,
Do they come in 26 inch?

embankmentlb
05-11-09, 05:40 AM
I use the Schwalbe Stelvio & it have been a great tire. I think it has a max pressure of 115 psi. & is not foldable. So it may not be what you are looking for.
stevegor
05-11-09, 08:03 PM
I use the Schwalbe Stelvio & it have been a great tire. I think it has a max pressure of 115 psi. & is not foldable. So it may not be what you are looking for.

I think the Stelvio line has been dropped for the new Durano, but I can't find either of them on the Schwalbe website in 26 inch size. I would prefer a non folding tyre.

Any other suggestions?
embankmentlb
05-12-09, 12:34 AM
I think the Stelvio line has been dropped for the new Durano, but I can't find either of them on the Schwalbe website in 26 inch size. I would prefer a non folding tyre.

Any other suggestions?
I ordered my last set from Tandems Ltd. Alabama, USA. They advertise them in the latest catalogue. However, shipping to OZ from the US may cost you more than the tires.