Motorad

I'm having a bike set up with Dura Ace 7800 gruppo, to include 7801-SL wheels. These wheels can work with tubeless tires, but until that bridge is crossed, I'm wondering if there are recommendations for good club riding clincher tires to go with the 7801-SL wheels. These wheels have 24mm profile rims, and the following website indicates that they were designed to be optimal in wind tunnel tests with 700 x 23 tires:
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Are there recommendations for 700 x 23 tires, to accommodate club rides at 14-17 MPH speeds, for use with the 7801-SL wheels?

dtrain

Conti Ultra Sport, maybe? I've heard they'll go up to 17mph.

8Lives

I use Pro2 Races's on my 7801s...700X23. great combo.

merlinextraligh

if you're shelling out for the Tubeless version of D/A wheels, why wouldn't you try the tubeless Hutchinson tires that are designed for those wheels.

If you didn't want to got tubeless you could get essentially the same D/A wheel in a standard clincher version for about $500 cheaper (mail order price.)

nitropowered

Get The hutchinson tubeless. I haven't ridden them but I know someone that has. He said it is a great tire but does leak air out like if you had latex tubes. You could also use stans in conjuction and decrease the leakdown.

bikepro

I've been riding the Hutchinson Fusion 2 Tubeless for about a month now and like them. They are a little harder to mount, but they are much more comfortable. I can run them at around 100 psi, rather than 115 or 120. Yes, they do leak down like a tire and tube, but I always pump my up before every ride anyway.
They are just about the same weight as a normal clincher tire and tube. They are a little expensive, but you can get them cheaper if you search the internet.

Motorad

Thanks for the useful information that was provided. Coming from the mountain biking world, I have never straddled a road bike, and I guess I'm approaching the riding world cautiously. But I guess since I'll be getting used to my new bike (Legend ST), and soon using clipless pedals for the first time, I could go ahead and get used to tubeless at the same time.

Here are the specs for the Hutchinson Fusion 2 Tubeless: Max PSI = 120 ... TPI = 127 ... Weight = 290g ... Size = 700x23 ... Bead = Carbon-Folding. QUESTION: What is TPI, and why is it higher than listed maximum pressure?

I have never ridden on tires that are skinnier than 32mm, so are there any precautions I should know about ... as far as going from 32mm clincher ... to 23mm tubeless?

Also, by the time I get my Legend ST, my body weight should be around 160 pounds, and for club rides ... what PSI should I ride the Fusion 2 tubeless? For example, what is your body weight, bikepro?

merlinextraligh

TPI is threads per inch. The higher the TPI the more supple the tire casing. (which is a good thing.)

100 lbs PSI should be fine for your body weight. One advantage of tubeless clinchers is that they don't pinch flat, so you can ride the PSI that you find comfortable.

Motorad

8Lives, thanks for the tip about the Michelin Pro Racer 2. But I'm curious ... have you tried the Hutchinson tubeless tires yet with your 7801-SL wheels ... or is there a reluctance that you have on using tubeless tires with your tubeless-compatible wheels?

kleng

I'm using the Michelin Pro2 race "limited edition" tires and vittoria latex tubes, which are a good combination. Weight wise their about 265g in total, roll very nicely and have a compliant ride at 110 psi.

krazyderek

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