Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - One tough Tire!

If you're like me, not very fast recreatonal rider, you might appreciate this tire. This is the toughest I've seen so far. I put 5000 miles plus on this tire this year, not one flat under my heavy arse!:thumb:

I used it on trail rides and plenty of mtn training rides this year. Plenty of debris , rocks, sand and other stuff in the mtns, and not one flat. Tire did seem to be a little heavy but did it really slow me down? I don't thinks so and if it did, not much and I aint racing!:D

I used a 700 X 25 tire (wire bead) so if you're a slow rider like me and want a tire that will last for rec riding, give it a try.

Buds have the newer race version but I've head plenty complaints about punctures with the new lighter version.:( But this is the real thing. The real one and only original Armadillo! I laugh and tell my buds that this thing can stand in the center of a room by itself. Was I lying?
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Rode this sucker till the rubber started wearing off!
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After I took it off, I realized just how bdly the tire was worn but still....NO FLAT TIRES IN 5,000 miles!
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The real thing!
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these are the tires I have on 3 bikes. 2 27" bikes and a 700c bike. I've also been very happy with mine. between the 3 bikes last year I racked up a little over 2,000 miles, so I should be good for all of next year too!

Atleast 2 more years^^ :D

Those are the same I have on my commuter/road bike. Seem to be doing alright so far! :thumb:

Thanks for the recommendation. Unlike you, I have had pretty good luck with Gatorskinz.

How much do you usually pay for these, and where to buy?

I paid about $50 a piece here in CO

I paid about $40 at a tandem shop. But that was few years ago and the shop is gone.

I've had good luck with Gatorskins so far, but I might buy these next time for a good comparison. I hear Armadillo's are terrible when it rains or in wet conditions. Have any experience with that?

I've had good luck with Gatorskins so far, but I might buy these next time for a good comparison. I hear Armadillo's are terrible when it rains or in wet conditions. Have any experience with that?

I can't comment on wet conditions, haven't had to deal with it her in Califorrrrrrnia!:D Light drizzle once or twice but that's it and prolly doesn't qualify as "wet conditions" experience!:

I've had good luck with Gatorskins so far, but I might buy these next time for a good comparison. I hear Armadillo's are terrible when it rains or in wet conditions. Have any experience with that?
I had similar experience with mine as Beanz - also wore them down right to the cords without a single flat. I did use them the last two winters here (our rainy season) and didn't notice any handling problems, but I tend to take it fairly easy around sharp turns anyway when it's wet.

But I did feel that the bike was noticeably slower with the Armadillos and I don't plan to get any more of them despite the good wrt flats.

they are perfectly fine in the rain. for speed I crank mine up to 120 psi

Same tires on 2 bikes. No flats. Great tire!

I guess I have a ways to go. I got 8 miles on my tires. I put it on my MTB so speed isn't an issue. I have had a flat with my regular MTB tires, but I was looking for something with lower rolling resistance when I'm on the road or paved trail. The LBS recommended them because of the tread pattern and wear.

I have had good luck with Vitoria Randonnuer tires 700x28. I have not had a flat in eons. I don't baby tires either. I have intentionally ran over glass and other road debris and they just keep on going.