Tire Recommendations -- Using Conti T&C 2.1's Now...
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Tire Recommendations -- Using Conti T&C 2.1's Now...
Hi, I love how fat my T&C 2.1's are. They do pick up glass and radial tire metal after about a year and are done. (Or two years if I have a year of not-so-much commuting)
I love the thin sidewall on these. Anyone have a recommendation for an easy rolling but flat resistant 2.0+ slick commuting tire? Thanks.
I love the thin sidewall on these. Anyone have a recommendation for an easy rolling but flat resistant 2.0+ slick commuting tire? Thanks.
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The compass tires are expensive for commuting. So are the schwalbe supremes but those at least are tough tires that are very resistant to flats. That's not what the compass tires are designed for.
The schwalbe supremes are a very good choice if looking for a "performance" oriented slick commuter tire. I like mine a lot.
The schwalbe supremes are a very good choice if looking for a "performance" oriented slick commuter tire. I like mine a lot.
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Kojacks are slick but they opted for cornering traction compound VS long wearing
( I think the sulphur % effects hardness of Butyl Rubber in Vulcanizing)
( I think the sulphur % effects hardness of Butyl Rubber in Vulcanizing)
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Cornering traction on commuting -- for what I do -- is important. I do battle with northeastern traffic with a VC mindset, and I'd rather deal with an occasional flat and/or tire replacement once a year as a sacrifice for traction and handling.
I wound up chickening out and ordering two new T&C's. A year of glass and crap in an industrial city, especially with the late winter early spring crap before picking up enough of the crap to start flatting. Seems long-wearing enough.
I also ride the 16-17 mile ride home, skipping the train, and want something that can roll out fast.
I wonder if there isn't something out there that is specifically designed with both a thin sidewall and a flat-resistant central strip. For guys like me who aren't scuffing on curbs but have to deal with a lot of glass and crap in the streets.
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I had T&Cs many years ago. Nice rolling, but flat magnets. Now pretty much all I use are Marathon Supremes. Roll better, corner better, lighter and great flat protection. Not cheap, but well worth the money. Look for the newer model that just came out. I have the MS in 50 (26 x 2.0) and 700C in 40, 35, 32 and 28.
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My experience as well. Sand burrs, goat heads, glass, everything went through the large open spaces in the tread design and through the thin casing on the T&C's. They do roll nicely when inflated, though. I am currently running Continental Travel Contacts, City Ride II's, Country Plus, Conti Touring Plus, and Panaracer TServs on my commuter bikes. All much more flat resistant than the T&C's.
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thanks. I will go Marathon Supremes next...
The 2.0+ size is important b/c the bike is a folder and I'm 6'4". I need all the height I can get on it. Obviously, tires don't change the inseam size, but anything that makes the bike feel bigger makes it more comfortable, too.
Cheers.
The 2.0+ size is important b/c the bike is a folder and I'm 6'4". I need all the height I can get on it. Obviously, tires don't change the inseam size, but anything that makes the bike feel bigger makes it more comfortable, too.
Cheers.
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