Originally Posted by
andrewluke
I have been running Bontrager tubes because my closer LBS is a Trek dealer and that's what they stock. I have had maybe one flat in the 3,000 miles I've been using them but I flatted both tubes in my new CAAD9 within two weeks on the same roads and killed a Specialized tube about every month. This is with the Vittoria tires that come on the cheaper CAAD9 bikes.
With the Gator Hardshells, I had no flats but I only got a few hundred out of them before I crashed and trashed the rear.
Yeah, Andrew. I didn't get the cheap Vittorias, but have the cheap Maxxis tires
(which are better than the Vits, but by no means what I'd consider a good quality tire).
Just dropped my CAAD9 at the LBS. Waiting on a set of 2011 Mavic Ksyrium Elites.
Continental GP4000S tires are already there.
Just have to order a set of tubes.
Right now, leaning towards Conti Race Lites so far (to keep it in the family).
But not ruling any other brand just yet.