What are the best (non-race) Sub $50 (each) 700c x 23 tires?
12-27-12, 04:44 PM
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I have been running cst, ultra speeds for the last 3 years, Kevlar belt, folding, good ride and handling. I get them from an ebay store called nice bike tires .com. $52.00 delivered. Normally in 3 days.
12-27-12, 04:45 PM
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Doesn't seem as popular on the forums but I love my Vredestein Fortrezza Tricomps
12-27-12, 05:20 PM
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great topic to revisit at least once a yr...
at 168-172 Lbs (
a bit more butter fat than I'd like...) and riding my tires at 90-95 frt, 100-105 rr on "under 23mm width" clincher wheelz
less than $50 : Conti GP 4000 (haven't had the opportunity to try the 4000s, which I've read can be had for < $40)
less than $35 : Rubino Pro SLick from Perfbike...
less than $25 : have LUV'd the Kendas labeled as Forte DC Pro for Perfbike - but no longer available - so next tire change I'm tryin the the Forte Pro Lite Road as a possible equal sub...
all run with 60-70 gm tubes
itz all about supple,fast performance for me - I don;t worry much about puncture resistance or durability. I'm gonna get flats and the tires will wear out...
I need everything I can muster to keep up with the younguns...
edit: also trying some Kenda Kalientes in an effort to find the = of the Forte DC Pros...
Vredestein Fortezza - nice compromise, 250 ish g, wear like iron, tough to flat, ride pretty good - ugly blue sidewall - might be why they were about $27...
at 168-172 Lbs (
a bit more butter fat than I'd like...) and riding my tires at 90-95 frt, 100-105 rr on "under 23mm width" clincher wheelzless than $50 : Conti GP 4000 (haven't had the opportunity to try the 4000s, which I've read can be had for < $40)
less than $35 : Rubino Pro SLick from Perfbike...
less than $25 : have LUV'd the Kendas labeled as Forte DC Pro for Perfbike - but no longer available - so next tire change I'm tryin the the Forte Pro Lite Road as a possible equal sub...
all run with 60-70 gm tubes
itz all about supple,fast performance for me - I don;t worry much about puncture resistance or durability. I'm gonna get flats and the tires will wear out...
I need everything I can muster to keep up with the younguns...
edit: also trying some Kenda Kalientes in an effort to find the = of the Forte DC Pros...
Vredestein Fortezza - nice compromise, 250 ish g, wear like iron, tough to flat, ride pretty good - ugly blue sidewall - might be why they were about $27...
the "Forte Pro +" are solid tire. nothing to write home about, but excellent price point and quality for a commuter or someone that rides without a focus on top speed and superb grip....great budget tire. runs big though (25 =28)
12-28-12, 10:56 AM
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I've been using Serfas STK-RS folding tires for a couple years now. These seem like the best kept secret. They are light, handle well, and long lasting for a training tire. I routinely go about 1,200 to 1,500 miles before a single flat and at that time the rear tire is ready to be replaced anyway.
12-28-12, 11:12 AM
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Another possibility would be Michelin Pro 4 Endurance, available from either PBK or Ribble for ~$70/pair shipped. I'm using the Michelin Krylion Carbons, which were replaced by the Pro 4 Endurance, and they're good; the Pro 4 Endurance are supposedly better. Haven't had a flat (knock wood!) with them, and get ~3k miles from the rear.
ETA:
How much do you weigh? I'm ~180-190 and run 100 psi in front and 110 in the back.
ETA:
How much do you weigh? I'm ~180-190 and run 100 psi in front and 110 in the back.
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12-28-12, 11:29 AM
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I really like Michelin Lithions and you can get two for less than $50 delivered.
https://www.probikekit.com/us/tyres-t...road-tyre.html
https://www.probikekit.com/us/tyres-t...road-tyre.html
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12-28-12, 11:35 AM
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This will be my first year with Michelin Lithions - they were a good price ($25 each) on Amazon - it's good to read decent reviews about them. Previous years I had Continental and another type of Michelin. The only bad tire I've had in 12 years of riding were the stock Specialized tires that came with my Roubaix. Couldn't ride 100 miles without getting a flat. I try and target around $30 for tires each year and so far I've been happy with just about any tire I've purchased.
12-28-12, 11:37 AM
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i'm over 200 pounds. i ride at 100 psi and it feels very hard. I once pumped up to 120 and it was so painful.
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12-28-12, 11:42 AM
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michelin lithion and rubino pros for me. I don't seem to get punctures. I've had a co2 pump for 2 years and still to use it in anger.
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12-28-12, 12:19 PM
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My evals:
-- Michelin Krylion Carbon were great -- nice ride, long wear, no punctures; I just ordered a pair Pro 4 Endurance, I hope they are as good
-- Vittoria Rubino Pro III: Nice tire, very long wear, no punctures but a bit prone to nicks
-- Vredestein Fortezza Tri Comps: Best riding tire in this category I have owned, great puncture resistance, but they wear out fast
-- Conti GP 4000: I know people swear by em, and they are very nice ride, but I get a lot of punctures.
FYI, PBK has some good tir sales now. Also, I got an additional 10 bucks off with coupon code DOLLAR10 so my Pro4 Endurance tires came in under $63.00 for the pair (free shipping).
-- Michelin Krylion Carbon were great -- nice ride, long wear, no punctures; I just ordered a pair Pro 4 Endurance, I hope they are as good
-- Vittoria Rubino Pro III: Nice tire, very long wear, no punctures but a bit prone to nicks
-- Vredestein Fortezza Tri Comps: Best riding tire in this category I have owned, great puncture resistance, but they wear out fast
-- Conti GP 4000: I know people swear by em, and they are very nice ride, but I get a lot of punctures.
FYI, PBK has some good tir sales now. Also, I got an additional 10 bucks off with coupon code DOLLAR10 so my Pro4 Endurance tires came in under $63.00 for the pair (free shipping).
12-28-12, 12:43 PM
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Specialized All Condition, Armadillos if you want extra puncture protection and don't mind a bit more weight. The wire bead version comes in under your $50 mark. You can get the All Condition Elite for a few dollars more and about a 75g weight reduction.
12-28-12, 04:11 PM
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My evals:
-- Michelin Krylion Carbon were great -- nice ride, long wear, no punctures; I just ordered a pair Pro 4 Endurance, I hope they are as good
-- Vittoria Rubino Pro III: Nice tire, very long wear, no punctures but a bit prone to nicks
-- Vredestein Fortezza Tri Comps: Best riding tire in this category I have owned, great puncture resistance, but they wear out fast
-- Conti GP 4000: I know people swear by em, and they are very nice ride, but I get a lot of punctures.
FYI, PBK has some good tir sales now. Also, I got an additional 10 bucks off with coupon code DOLLAR10 so my Pro4 Endurance tires came in under $63.00 for the pair (free shipping).
-- Michelin Krylion Carbon were great -- nice ride, long wear, no punctures; I just ordered a pair Pro 4 Endurance, I hope they are as good
-- Vittoria Rubino Pro III: Nice tire, very long wear, no punctures but a bit prone to nicks
-- Vredestein Fortezza Tri Comps: Best riding tire in this category I have owned, great puncture resistance, but they wear out fast
-- Conti GP 4000: I know people swear by em, and they are very nice ride, but I get a lot of punctures.
FYI, PBK has some good tir sales now. Also, I got an additional 10 bucks off with coupon code DOLLAR10 so my Pro4 Endurance tires came in under $63.00 for the pair (free shipping).
12-28-12, 04:29 PM
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Some people don't like them, but I love my continental ultra sports.
12-28-12, 06:18 PM
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I have gp4000s tires on my good bike and All Conidtion Armadillos on my bad weather bike. The GP 4000s is a great all-around tire. Very happy with them. The Armadillos ride like bricks, as someone else noted, but they are bulletproof.
One of the UK sites (Wiggle) was having a sale recently on the 4000s. A pair plus 5 Conti Race tubes for $90 including shipping. Not sure if it is still on though.
One of the UK sites (Wiggle) was having a sale recently on the 4000s. A pair plus 5 Conti Race tubes for $90 including shipping. Not sure if it is still on though.
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12-28-12, 06:28 PM
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These are my choice for sure can be had for sometimes less than $40 a tire. Also good choice is Kenda Kaliente Iron Cloaks, they are only 198gs and wear almost as good as the Vreds no as long.
12-28-12, 06:45 PM
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What do the 700x25s measure out at? The 700x25 Krylions I have measure out at 26.7mm wide on RR465 rims, I'm wondering if the Pro4 Endurance are similar.
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12-28-12, 07:00 PM
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I have not measured them, but by eyeball they seem more than 2 mm wider than the same tires in 23.
12-28-12, 09:36 PM
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Veloflex Corsa is the right answer, GP4000s is the popular answer.
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12-28-12, 11:15 PM
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i don't like to knock stuff, but I made the mistake of buying 6 of these from 3 different sources - not super pricing, but ok, and I needed some tubes and figured the conti tubes would be as good as as their tires - NOT!
I've now had 4 of these split at mold seams, all within 300-500 miles of being installed within GP4000, WTB Alto Camino (was a great tire) and Forte DC Pro.
All tires showed no punctures.
No, these were no pinch flats from improper install...
These tubes are total crap!
I regularly use PerfBike Ultralight(light) and Maxxis Ultralight which are both lighter by 20 g than the Contis (at 67 g ea) and therefore much thinner, and have very little problems with them, they usually go a whole year without any issues.
The Conti Race tubes I will now avoid like the plague...
12-28-12, 11:20 PM
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So many suggestions. I am not sure what to pick from. lol
