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Old 01-21-15 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ksisler
For touring single bikes, I have developed an affection for Continental Pasela's over the past two years due to their smooth ride feel. I run 700 x 35mm or 37mm on the front and 37mm on the rear. I carry a 35mm folding version as a spare for either end.
Wrong company for the Pasela. They're made by Panaracer. And they aren't bad as a touring tire. They are fantastic compared to Continentals but Bell folding tires you get a Helmart are fantastic compared to Continentals in my opinion. There's something about 4 blowouts...not flats but actually blowouts...in 30 miles and having to ride a whole tour at 70 psi to keep it from happening again that will put a person off of using a tire. Add to that several blowouts on other Continentals and a casing split after a minor rock strike and I'm cured from even considering a Continental for any bike.

Panaracer Pasela, Vitoria Randonneur and Michelin Lithion (although they don't make them in 32mm widths anymore) have all served me very well for touring tires. I haven't had a chance to try Schwalbe yet. The stars just haven't aligned properly.
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