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Old 08-22-12 | 05:10 PM
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Bikes: 2020 Masi Giramondo 700c; 2013 Lynskey Peloton; 1992 Giant Rincon; 1989 Dawes needs parts; 1985 Trek 660; 1985 Fuji Club; 1984 Schwinn Voyager; 1984 Miyata 612; 1977 Raleigh Competition GS

Originally Posted by mdesanc13
looking to upgrade my rubber.
i now have 700x28c continental ultra sports. cheap, crappy tires.
the guy i bought the bike from put them on the bike and ive gotten 3 flats in 300-400 miles.
yes, ive put the tubes in right, trust me when i say its the tires. ive seen tons of bad reviews for them online.


i have a touring bike, what i want is some bulletproof tires that will go thousands of miles for me. im willing to shell out about $50 clams for a tire.
i think some tread will be nice because i want to use it in a variety of weather, but if the tires are treadless and do well in all weather im fine with that.
i commute, do tours, centuries, ect.

i would like the tires to absorb some amount of bumps too for a more comfy ride and so my wheels stay true longer.

im trying to decide between these continental tires:

gatorskin http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Ga...pr_product_top

top contact http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Co...ywords=700x28c

tour ride http://www.amazon.com/Continental-To...ywords=700x28c

touring plus http://www.amazon.com/Continental-To...cmu_pg__header
anyone here who can give me their 2 cents on which would best suit me/ knows of a quality tire?

thanks,
-matt
If you read the reviews done by people who toured on those tires you will find out they didn't last long as others. Currently the best of the touring tires are Schwalbe Marathon Plus HS348, they not only excel in flat protection but also are head over heels better in mileage then any other tire on the market. No other tire comes close to the HS348 in both categories.
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