Originally Posted by
G4teamG
OK I had enough. Recently purchased a set of WTB Slickasaurus tires for my bike (26x1.5). Since it's been raining off and on here in SoCal I havent had a chance to put a lot of miles on them. But, when I have had the chance to ride I got 3 flats in less that a 100 miles riding. I'm done with them. A friend said to go with Specialized Nimbus Ex tires. He never complains about flats so I figured I'd call the LBS and get a quote. They are an authorized dealer so I figured this guy knows what he is talking about. Turns out this guy says go with the Bontrager tires instead. When I mentioned the flak jacket protection with the Nimbus he said it really doesn't help much if anything. What gives? Any suggestions? Need something that will not puncture or pinch so easily. Also, I will run about 80 psi on them. Thanks
I switched from the nimbus tires (flak jacket) to schwalbe mondial due to puncture resistance. Limestone chat and small pebbles here like to stick in the soft rubber of the nimbus and work their way in. I'm a huge specialized fan but really dislike the nimbus. Also they are quite heavy, the good thing is the low price compared to higher end tires ($30 compared to $40 for what I replaced them with.)
Oddly the tires I replaced them with are faster due to weight and I'm assuming a harder compound, or at least they seem harder. Average speed went up 1-2mph. Puncture resistance is insanely better. If you like the nimbus I would only use the armadillo not the flak or sport.