700 x 28 low priced. What's your recommendation.
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In that price range, I'd still go with Paselas, but drop down a size to 25 mm.
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the vittiria zaffiro actually meets the ops requirement of under 20.
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It might not be that the Panaracers are big for 28's; it could be that your other 28's were smaller than their rated size. It's been my experience that Panaracer tires tend to run pretty close to the marked size.
Tires do tend to have a roughly round cross-section, although tread thickness and the width of the rim can an effect on a tire's cross-sectional width and height.
In that price range, I'd still go with Paselas, but drop down a size to 25 mm.
Tires do tend to have a roughly round cross-section, although tread thickness and the width of the rim can an effect on a tire's cross-sectional width and height.
In that price range, I'd still go with Paselas, but drop down a size to 25 mm.
The Pasela 700 x 28 was 28.4 W x 28.6 H. That's as close to the spec as it is reasonable to expect. When I ride .2mm off it will be round.
The Performance branded 700 x 28 was 25.9 W x 26.5 H. I didn't measure the Conti yet but it is even shorter in height than the Performance.
Niagara Cycle (great service and prices) issued an RMA so I will exchange for 700 x 25 Paselas like you suggest. If everything varies relatively, the Pasela 700 x 25 should be pretty close to the size of the old Conti's.
The Pasela has gotten a lot of respect here and elsewhere so I think the problem is solved.
Thank you all for your input. I will follow up when I ride the Paselas.
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I've been very happy with Continental GP 4 seasons. However, even at discount price, these are over 30 euros per one.
Can anyone rate these in terms of durability and ride smoothness (from 1 to 5):
I rate the GP 4 seasons 4 in terms of durability and 4 in terms of ride smoothness.
1) Kenda 193 Qwest
2) Continental Sport Contact
Those 2 models are readily available where I live. Paselas and those other recomended in this thread would cost me an arm and a leg due to shiping costs and border customs fees.
Can anyone rate these in terms of durability and ride smoothness (from 1 to 5):
I rate the GP 4 seasons 4 in terms of durability and 4 in terms of ride smoothness.
1) Kenda 193 Qwest
2) Continental Sport Contact
Those 2 models are readily available where I live. Paselas and those other recomended in this thread would cost me an arm and a leg due to shiping costs and border customs fees.
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I've ridden the Kenda Qwest extensively in 28mm and I like it. For a $15 tire, what are you expecting? It holds air and grips the road.
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How about punctures, in the wet? Do sharp rocks easily stick to them?
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For those stating that the Panaracer Paselas run true to size, I have found the opposite to be true.
The 28's I have mounted on my hybrid measure 26.6mm wide exactly. Not even close to the 28mm they're supposed to be. And that's on hybrid rim so plenty of width there, for sure.
The 28's I have mounted on my hybrid measure 26.6mm wide exactly. Not even close to the 28mm they're supposed to be. And that's on hybrid rim so plenty of width there, for sure.
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Too bad you couldn't use the 28's. I've had those and liked them quite a lot. Right now, two of my bikes have Paselas. One has 32's, and the other has 35's! The 35's are new to me, and they are oh so lovely.
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