wanted: all black (700x23c) tire like the pasela
08-27-14, 08:07 PM
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wanted: all black (700x23c) tire like the pasela
i haven't bought tires in quite a while that weren't panaracer paselas with a gumwall. it's been years! this is what i like:
- gumwalls look great on vintage bikes
- at $20ish/tire, they fit my budget
- even in the 23c size i prefer, they feel plush, like another brand's 25mm (or wider) tire
- they come in a flat protection (pt) tread
- they're easy to find online.
but sometimes you want an all-black tire, maybe for a late '80s bike with black hoods. what tire meets my needs as described above?
i know the pasela comes in an all-black sidewall, but they're difficult to find. do you know of a supplier? what about another panaracer model like the ribmo? anyone tried it? do they offer a pasela-like, plush ride?
what is your blackwall tire of choice that's sleek, inexpensive and plush?
thanks!
- gumwalls look great on vintage bikes
- at $20ish/tire, they fit my budget
- even in the 23c size i prefer, they feel plush, like another brand's 25mm (or wider) tire
- they come in a flat protection (pt) tread
- they're easy to find online.
but sometimes you want an all-black tire, maybe for a late '80s bike with black hoods. what tire meets my needs as described above?
i know the pasela comes in an all-black sidewall, but they're difficult to find. do you know of a supplier? what about another panaracer model like the ribmo? anyone tried it? do they offer a pasela-like, plush ride?
what is your blackwall tire of choice that's sleek, inexpensive and plush?
thanks!
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Niagara has them in black wall for $24 & change Panaracer Pasela Tire, 700c x 23c, Wire Bead, Black
The Stradius is $18 & change.
The Stradius is $18 & change.
08-27-14, 08:33 PM
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damn. what a deal. thanks!
i'll wait a bit and hopefully read some replies before pulling the trigger on those. i love paselas, but am open to trying something new since i never buy all-black tires.
wondering about the ribmo too.
i'll wait a bit and hopefully read some replies before pulling the trigger on those. i love paselas, but am open to trying something new since i never buy all-black tires.
wondering about the ribmo too.
08-28-14, 02:10 AM
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yeah, i've found the wire beaded paselas are easier to mount than the folding ones. i don't know if this is just my experience or if it's somewhat universal.
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08-28-14, 05:37 AM
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Soma Express tires are made by panaracer. They are the Pasela tire with a reinforced sidewall. AEBike also has good prices on panaracer tires on their website.
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yeah. the kendas kontenders currently on there remind me of those. i think the kendas are a little better.
what is on your team champion?
thanks for the recs. hmm ... the pic on their site is confusing:
which is it?
$24 with the pt flat protection. good deal, but they only have 23c in the tanwall.
what is on your team champion?
which is it?
AEBike also has good prices on panaracer tires…
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Mountains Plus out in Mercer Island has $16 black Paselas, but it looks like they only go down to 25c. It'd give you a good excuse to bike across the I-90 bridge 
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I have to admit that most of the draw for Paselas, for me, is the thin tan sidewalls. Apart from super-high-end tires like Challenge or Vittoria, it seems that Panaracer makes all of the tires in that category.
If I wanted all-black tires, I'm not sure which one I'd go for.
If I wanted all-black tires, I'm not sure which one I'd go for.
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Had a set of Vittoria Black wall's , can't remember the model but what I do remember is they were fast but harsh and prone to puncture.
08-28-14, 01:37 PM
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Mountains Plus out in Mercer Island has $16 black Paselas, but it looks like they only go down to 25c. It'd give you a good excuse to bike across the I-90 bridge .
.OP: I'm currently running a Panaracer Stradius Sport, and can't really complain, though there are some slight uneven spots.
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^ that is a good deal. most of in-store paselas i've seen are $40+.
