toughest ie flat resistant tires for vintage roadbike?
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toughest ie flat resistant tires for vintage roadbike?
I have a Ritchey Road Logic i was trying to sell but does not look like it is going to sell so if I put a taller stem and different handlebars to get more upright (I can not ride roadie position due to neck) what is the most flat proof and widest tires that will safely fit on a mavic open 4 cd rim? I don't have a ton of room this is with a 23C tire. Also I have brake lever shifters what is the cheapest way to overcome those when going to a higher stem and mustache style bar? thanks.







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Your rims will hold a bigger tire than the Ritchey can take.
Note tough tires may not ride very well. That said Specialized had the Armadillo tire, Panaracer has Ribmo
Note tough tires may not ride very well. That said Specialized had the Armadillo tire, Panaracer has Ribmo
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Check out this Sheldon Brown page for a chart of tire width vs internal rim width (scroll 7/8 down): https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
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thank you. I have read conflicting info on tire width compatibility with the rims some say on the open 4 being they are only 13.1 wide a 25 is the widest others say 28 is not an issue others say 32 but I doubt 32 will fit my bike anyway. I would gladly give up some comfort for not changing flats at this stage of my life.
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Check out this Sheldon Brown page for a chart of tire width vs internal rim width (scroll 7/8 down): https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
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I'll also include the Continental "Gatorskin Hardshell" are very tough and as Mr. 66 noted with the other two tires they don't ride nearly as well as a good lightweight race/trainer tire but not horrible either.
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It's hard to imagine being unable to sell a Ritchey bike.
Nevertheless, you might investigate a 650b conversion to get the tire clearance you want.

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Try to fit the largest tire you can in there. You might be able to fit 28mm there. Wider tire allows you to run lower pressure. Lower pressure means fewer punctures.
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus, very heavy but very flat resistant and durable. A great option if durability is more of a priority than ride quality.
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Also, if you’re having trouble selling it, it might be worth taking to a good shop that deals in used bikes and seeing if you can work out a trade-in for something that fits your needs. A shop won’t offer as much as a private sale but will save you the work and time spent selling it, and might give you a better offer for trade rather than cash.
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You might change your ad to sell or trade for hybrid or ... dare I say it? ... 'bent. Sorry youi can't sell the Ritchey - it's a beauty, and it looks like you've treated it well.
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never lol....I actually have an early 90's Serotta colorado ATX(serial number 007 and would you believe in british racing green) I am converting to a semi hybrid, or at least trying to. I bought a rigid fork to replace the rockshox mag 21 and the shop cut the steer tube down on the fork and apparently broke the chris king lock down nut. It is a 1" grip nut set up and he does not know if he can find another. apparently 1" CK grip nut set ups are hard to come by and he said the fork tube is cut to match so another head set won't work as the stack height on CK is really low compared to everybody else. He said he is calling around so hopefully he can find parts for it.
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I bought a rigid fork to replace the rockshox mag 21 and the shop cut the steer tube down on the fork and apparently broke the chris king lock down nut. It is a 1" grip nut set up and he does not know if he can find another. apparently 1" CK grip nut set ups are hard to come by
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I have a Nitto Dirt Drop stem and Mustache Bars I may be willing to part with. Used them for a short period on a Fuji Gran Tourer. They look like the ones on the Atlantis below.

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thank you. I have read conflicting info on tire width compatibility with the rims some say on the open 4 being they are only 13.1 wide a 25 is the widest others say 28 is not an issue others say 32 but I doubt 32 will fit my bike anyway. I would gladly give up some comfort for not changing flats at this stage of my life.
As Mr. 66 stated your frame will run out of room way before the rims are too narrow. If you can fit 28mm consider yourself lucky.
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It sorta looks like this bike is too small for you anyway. I mean that's a lot of seatpost showing for a vintage bike. That's a really long stem, too. If you wanted to make this bike still work for your bad neck, just get an upright stem ... or even just a short (90mm) stem that's tall.
The best tires for the budget minded who wish to avoid flats and still appreciate a nice ride are Panaracer Pasela folding tires. Buy size 25mm for your dedicated road bike and be done with it.
The best tires for the budget minded who wish to avoid flats and still appreciate a nice ride are Panaracer Pasela folding tires. Buy size 25mm for your dedicated road bike and be done with it.
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The non air filled tire suggestion was my first thought too. Although all the various types I have worked with or ridden are poor WRT traction and comfort. Some airless tires had the reputation of loosening the spokes due to the increased vibrations they pass onto the rim. Many of these airless tires also have a very specific tire/rim fit that needs to be right. Not the best choice to order sight unseen or by someone not familiar with a company's sizings. Andy
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The non air filled tire suggestion was my first thought too. Although all the various types I have worked with or ridden are poor WRT traction and comfort. Some airless tires had the reputation of loosening the spokes due to the increased vibrations they pass onto the rim. Many of these airless tires also have a very specific tire/rim fit that needs to be right. Not the best choice to order sight unseen or by someone not familiar with a company's sizings. Andy
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Gatorskin folding bead. They're very reasonably light and good riding - and very puncture resistance. I don't live among goathead thorns, but these tires have never, ever flatted on me or most anyone I know. It looks to me like you can fit a 28 in there. The rim width won't be a problem, imho.