Cheap Pair of Flat Resistant tires?
08-03-08 | 09:16 PM
#3
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From: Highland Park, NJ, USA
Bikes: "Hildy", a Novara Randonee touring bike; a 16-speed Bike Friday Tikit; and a Specialized Stumpjumper frame-based built-up MTB, now serving as the kid-carrier, grocery-getter.
The only flat resistant tires I've ever run were 26" knobbies. I didn't get a flat in almost 20 years.
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08-03-08 | 09:20 PM
#4
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From: indoors and out.
I second this. Sure, they're not as efficient as slick tires. But it's hard to beat tires that were ultimately designed for use in off-road environments. This is why MTBs make indestructible commuters in general.
08-03-08 | 10:41 PM
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that bike nut
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From: Chicago north
Bikes: 2010 Motobecane Immortal Force 90' Trek 1400; 90' Trek 850; 06' Trek 520; 01 Iron Horse Victory
The Nashbar Prima 2 plus kevlars [Cheng Shin] are pretty good for $10 each. I commuted 3500 miles on a set of 25c Primas and only got a few flats despite abundant broken glass and potholes on my route.
08-03-08 | 11:01 PM
#7
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26: forte fastcity ST/K at performance for $13 (I've got about 400 miles on mine and no flats)
700: forte gt2 kevlar at performance for $10 (slightly heavier, wire bead)
700: forte gt2 pro kevlarat performance for $25 (slightly lighter, kevlar bead, foldable)
700: forte gt2 kevlar at performance for $10 (slightly heavier, wire bead)
700: forte gt2 pro kevlarat performance for $25 (slightly lighter, kevlar bead, foldable)
