Panaracer Pasela 35's
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Well, mine are 32mm wide. They're the Tourguard version, so they have a Kevlar belt under the tread.
I like them, so far. I've had zero puncture flats, except for something that made a massive cut in the sidewall of my rear tire while on tour. It's been booted for something like 400 miles since that happened, and it's doing okay. I have had a fair number of pinch flats, most of them while under a touring load - the sidewalls might be a bit too flexible to carry so much weight. However, it hasn't been a problem as long as I've kept them at 90-100 PSI (rated to 90, but 100 is fine) and avoided nasty holes and sharp edges.
For the kind of riding I do, they are excellent tires. If I lived in a big city, I might want better puncture protection, but I have found them to be more than adequate, easy-rolling and with good traction in the wet. They've even proved to be pretty good for riding some dirt and gravel trails, or even some paths in the woods, though I would never dream of taking them on anything remotely technical. On top of all that, the price is pretty good - less than $25 per tire.
For what it's worth, I'm using the 27 x 1 1/4 inch version, which has a different tread design from the other sizes. I doubt it matters much, as it is an inverted tread and therefore might as well not be there.
I like them, so far. I've had zero puncture flats, except for something that made a massive cut in the sidewall of my rear tire while on tour. It's been booted for something like 400 miles since that happened, and it's doing okay. I have had a fair number of pinch flats, most of them while under a touring load - the sidewalls might be a bit too flexible to carry so much weight. However, it hasn't been a problem as long as I've kept them at 90-100 PSI (rated to 90, but 100 is fine) and avoided nasty holes and sharp edges.
For the kind of riding I do, they are excellent tires. If I lived in a big city, I might want better puncture protection, but I have found them to be more than adequate, easy-rolling and with good traction in the wet. They've even proved to be pretty good for riding some dirt and gravel trails, or even some paths in the woods, though I would never dream of taking them on anything remotely technical. On top of all that, the price is pretty good - less than $25 per tire.
For what it's worth, I'm using the 27 x 1 1/4 inch version, which has a different tread design from the other sizes. I doubt it matters much, as it is an inverted tread and therefore might as well not be there.
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On my Atlantis I have the tour guard versions, but mine are 26x1.5. I've had a bunch of puncture flats and have added Mr. Tuffy strips to both tires and that seems to help.
I wonder, is the kevlar supposed to lessen the chance of puntures or is it used for something else?
I wonder, is the kevlar supposed to lessen the chance of puntures or is it used for something else?
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I just retired a pair of 28's tour gaurd at 2500 miles, just one flat. But the rear had quite a few cuts when I took them off. I had used them on a short stretch of a dirt road on my commute towards the end of their life, which probably took its toll on them. Otherwise I recommend as a great commuting tire. I commute on good roads in AZ, but farther north in the potholes, a wider version would be my choice.
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Originally Posted by eastbaybob
On my Atlantis I have the tour guard versions, but mine are 26x1.5. I've had a bunch of puncture flats and have added Mr. Tuffy strips to both tires and that seems to help.
I wonder, is the kevlar supposed to lessen the chance of puntures or is it used for something else?
I wonder, is the kevlar supposed to lessen the chance of puntures or is it used for something else?
Yes, the kevlar is a band under the tread to help prevent flats.
And the reason I am asking is because i have an Atlantis due in at the end of the month and I was going to choose these tires. They are marked as 35 on the sidewall, but they really measure out to 32mm.
As an aside, how are you liking your Atlantis?! Have any pics? Mine is at the paint shop now. I'm having it painted gloss black with creamy filling. Just to have something a little different. Plus i think it will look sexy with the honey brooks and bar tape.
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Originally Posted by grolby
Well, mine are 32mm wide. <snip> For what it's worth, I'm using the 27 x 1 1/4 inch version, which has a different tread design from the other sizes. I doubt it matters much, as it is an inverted tread and therefore might as well not be there.
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Originally Posted by d2create
They are marked as 35 on the sidewall, but they really measure out to 32mm.
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Originally Posted by michaelnel
I have a brand new set of 700x35 Pasela TGs that I mounted this morning on my Mavic T519 rims, and they measure 36mm across the widest part.
https://www.rivbike.com/webalog/tires_tubes/10011.html
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Originally Posted by d2create
Must be the batch that Rivendell got.
https://www.rivbike.com/webalog/tires_tubes/10011.html
https://www.rivbike.com/webalog/tires_tubes/10011.html
The ones Rivendell has are Paselas, not Pasela GTs, and they are wire bead not kevlar bead. I think they are discontinued *old* tires that Rivendell has.
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Originally Posted by michaelnel
The ones Rivendell has are Paselas, not Pasela GTs, and they are wire bead not kevlar bead. I think they are discontinued *old* tires that Rivendell has.
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I had a pair of Pasela TGs (700x28) on my bike, but changed because of too many flats. The punctures all seems to be through the sidewall. I went with a pair of Specialized Infinity with Flak Jacket. They are heavy but good times have rolled since.
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I had the 32c version. The sidewalls and casing are very fragile. I don't think I even got 2000 km out of them-a pinch flat actually punctured the casing on one of them. I was not impressed.
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I have the Panaracer Tserv (identical to the Pasela, except blackwall instead of gumwall) in "700x28." I put the size in quotes, because mine inflated up no bigger than a Michelin 700x23. I have no doubt that the "700x35" will be similarly smaller than advertised, because Panaracer (like Conti) is notorious for that.
Otherwise, it seems like a nice, fast-rolling tire with very reasonable weight considering its puncture protection. I've ridden mine over quite a bit of glass and other nasty debris without any flats or cuts. Only weak point I've seen is poor wet-pavement grip, but maybe that's just in comparison with the real700x28 to 35mm tires I've otherwise ridden.
Otherwise, it seems like a nice, fast-rolling tire with very reasonable weight considering its puncture protection. I've ridden mine over quite a bit of glass and other nasty debris without any flats or cuts. Only weak point I've seen is poor wet-pavement grip, but maybe that's just in comparison with the real700x28 to 35mm tires I've otherwise ridden.
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I use the 700X32 version on touring rims, I've had them since last spring and have been very impressed. $20 a piece at Nashbar is a pretty good deal, as well. I'm thinking I'm going to stick with these from now on for all my bikes.
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I have the Tourguard 700x35. I will use nothing but these tires. I have not had a flat in two years since I started using them. I have used both folders and wire rimed. I prefer the wire rim ones since they are less expensive but will purchase the folders if the LBS has a hard time getting the wired rim ones. Tourguards rules!
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I have Panaracer Pasela Tour Guard 700x32 on my commuter. Over 2200 miles and no flats. Had to replace a tire when I found a cut in the sidewall one morning when pumping up. Don't know how it happened.
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