What tires do you ride?
03-06-09, 05:39 AM
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What tires do you ride?
The title says it.
03-06-09, 05:48 AM
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Michelin Krylons on training road bike wheelset
Ritchey Race Slicks on event/race wheelset
Michelin Transworld on MTB
Ritchey Moby Bites on tandem
Ritchey Race Slicks on event/race wheelset
Michelin Transworld on MTB
Ritchey Moby Bites on tandem
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Specialized Nimbus 26x1.5 in the rear, Primo Comet Kevlar 20x1.5 in the front, both at max psi (er, 80 and 100, I think). Great traction in wet conditions and no flats (yet). Someday I'll replace them with some Schwalbe Kojaks...but I have to wear 'em out first.
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Conty Gatorskins 700x23 and 700x25 on order... I'm experimenting. Former Armadillo devotee.
03-06-09, 08:32 AM
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micheline pro race , vittoria open pro pave, and Nokian Hakkapelettas on the car
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Schwalbe Blizzard 700x23(came on bike) on the road bike
conti gatorskins 700x25 going on the SS when finished
kenda ? on the mountian bike
conti gatorskins 700x25 going on the SS when finished
kenda ? on the mountian bike
03-06-09, 08:46 AM
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My bike has a set of Ritchey Tom Slicks on it, I think I need to replace the rear one soon though, have a set of Kenda I-forget-which-model on the wifes bike. It's been on the trainer for the last couple of months, so I may need to replace that one to...
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Either 700X28 Continental Gatorskins or 700X32 Specialized Infinity Armidillo. The Armidillo are tougher, I've never had a flat with them, but they ride hard and can be slick on wet pavement. The Gatorskins ride a little better, are faster and seem to be better on wet pavement, but I've had one flat with them.
I tend to use Gatorskins on fun rides but like the Armidillo's for commuting.
Michael
I tend to use Gatorskins on fun rides but like the Armidillo's for commuting.
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If the roads were still good I'd be using Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy 27c. The new Conti 28c with Vectran might replace it. I love the Ruffy Tuffy's.
I am using Panaracer Pasela TG 32c Folding. They are almost as light as the Ruffy Tuffys, but tougher and better for crappy roads.
Tire choice depends a lot on you, on the quality of the roads, your willingess to spend absurd sums for a bicycle tire, and what sort of riding you do.
One tire I am considering is the Marathon Supreme.
I am using Panaracer Pasela TG 32c Folding. They are almost as light as the Ruffy Tuffys, but tougher and better for crappy roads.
Tire choice depends a lot on you, on the quality of the roads, your willingess to spend absurd sums for a bicycle tire, and what sort of riding you do.
One tire I am considering is the Marathon Supreme.
03-06-09, 09:19 AM
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Conti Ultra Gatorskin 700 x 28 on the brevet bike
Conti Ultra Gatorskin 700 x 25 (rear) 700 x 23 (front) on the fixed gear
WTB Graffiti SF 26 x 2.2" on the cruiser/utility bike
Innova 700 x 35 studs for the brevet bike when it snows
Conti Ultra Gatorskin 700 x 25 (rear) 700 x 23 (front) on the fixed gear
WTB Graffiti SF 26 x 2.2" on the cruiser/utility bike
Innova 700 x 35 studs for the brevet bike when it snows
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Currently, Armadillos 700x25 - I ran Gatorskins for a long time and I feel it was a better riding tire but I had a frustrating rash of flats and made the change.
03-06-09, 09:53 AM
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Road Bike: Continental GP 4-Season 700x25
Commuter: Continental Sport Contact 26x1.5; the best slick tire I've found!
Full-suspension MTB: WTB Velociraptor 26x2.1 for off-road duty, WTB All Terrainasaurus 26x1.95 for gravel paths near home
Commuter: Continental Sport Contact 26x1.5; the best slick tire I've found!
Full-suspension MTB: WTB Velociraptor 26x2.1 for off-road duty, WTB All Terrainasaurus 26x1.95 for gravel paths near home
03-06-09, 09:58 AM
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Two bikes with the same tires, Vittorria Randonneur Cross 700 x 32c. I wasn't brand-specific when I bought them, just wanted something that would fit both bikes (ease of maintenance on the road & less bike parts inventory at home), was puncture resistant, and was inexpensive. So far they've worked great.
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Nashbar 700 x 23c or a different cheap 23c.
I have ridden on expensive and the cheap Nashbar and couldn't feel a difference where I ride, so I went cheaper and they have lasted as long as the more expensive ones.
I have ridden on expensive and the cheap Nashbar and couldn't feel a difference where I ride, so I went cheaper and they have lasted as long as the more expensive ones.
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Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase, 700X23
https://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?...&bShopOnline=1
Tough and almost completely flatproof.
https://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?...&bShopOnline=1
Tough and almost completely flatproof.
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Hutchinson Fusion Comp 700x23
It has been my experience that they are relatively fast and light (210g) yet durable.
Also, they are fairly inexpensive.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5420
It has been my experience that they are relatively fast and light (210g) yet durable.
Also, they are fairly inexpensive.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5420
03-06-09, 11:17 AM
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I put Conti GP4000 Black Chili Compound tires on Gina's bike after a few recs. I figured the smooth ride recs would compliment her carbon roadie. $60 a tire but they wear better on her bike than under my fat arse!
Me, I find any POS tire laying around and slap it onto my bike. Many times they are Gina's worn tires since I only use them to put miles on my bike. At my weight, I don't feel any one tire is smoother than another. As long as it rolls, I can use it!
Me, I find any POS tire laying around and slap it onto my bike. Many times they are Gina's worn tires since I only use them to put miles on my bike. At my weight, I don't feel any one tire is smoother than another. As long as it rolls, I can use it!
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Panaracer Nifty Swifty 32mm 650B tires on my 84 Raleigh Portage.
27 X 1 1/4 Gatorskins on my 84 Schwinn Voyageur.
28 mm Continental Ultra Sport on my 85 Trek 460.
60 mm Schwalbe Big Apple purchased but not yet installed on my 1990 Stumpjumper.
Not sure yet what I'm going to put on my 83 Trek 620.
27 X 1 1/4 Gatorskins on my 84 Schwinn Voyageur.
28 mm Continental Ultra Sport on my 85 Trek 460.
60 mm Schwalbe Big Apple purchased but not yet installed on my 1990 Stumpjumper.
Not sure yet what I'm going to put on my 83 Trek 620.
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Old Road Bike - Conti 700 x 25 cm Ultra Gatorskins
Newer Road Bike - Conti 700 x 23 cm Ultra Gatorskins (700 x 23 cm Specialized Mondo Pros for "fast" rides)
Commuter Bike - Forté Metro-K Road and MTB Tires (Performance brand) 26" x 1.25" with tire liners.
Newer Road Bike - Conti 700 x 23 cm Ultra Gatorskins (700 x 23 cm Specialized Mondo Pros for "fast" rides)
Commuter Bike - Forté Metro-K Road and MTB Tires (Performance brand) 26" x 1.25" with tire liners.
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700X28 Continental Gatorskins
700X28 Continental Gatorskins,
so far the best compromise between robustness and smooth rolling performance.
so far the best compromise between robustness and smooth rolling performance.