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03-04-16, 12:11 PM
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Excellent deal on a 28mm tire
I'm always looking out for a good deal on tires that are between 27 and 29mm wide. The Michelin PRO4 Service Course in the 700x25 is actually 28mm wide on many rims. It's a faster all-around tire that is flat resistant, light, fast rolling and smooth riding. The Michelin Pro4 Service Course is a tire I will install on a bike I'll use as a daily rider. If you get a lot of flats, you should consider the Michelin Pro 4 Service Course as it's the most puncture resistant tire that still has a relatively low rolling resistance. It's not a ultra fast race-day tire, but it's ideal for regular cyclist looking for a balance of qualities. The 700x25 might not fit many road bikes with short reach brakes, check if you have ample room at the brake, chainstay, and seat-stays.
Here is the reviews;
https://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/T...view_3748.html
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance....ce-course-2014
Here is the deal, today only : https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...ce-course-tire
Here is the reviews;
https://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/T...view_3748.html
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance....ce-course-2014
Here is the deal, today only : https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...ce-course-tire
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These are awesome tires. I have them on my Cannondale SuperSix EVO Team bike. 
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that Michelin has started labeling their tires more accurately with regards to width. I used to run their 25s on my bikes and, as you stated, they measured closer to 28s. However, Michelin has started selling tires now labeled as 28s, and I've heard that they run close to the nominal size.
That is a great deal on the Michelin Service Course tires and I'm tempted to order a set. BTW, I've been running Panaracer Gravel King 28s for the past six months on my commuter bike and they measure an honest 28 mm wide on Open Pro rims and 30 mm wide on Velocity Dyads. They are reasonably light weight (270 g), roll nicely and usually costs $30-35 each.
That is a great deal on the Michelin Service Course tires and I'm tempted to order a set. BTW, I've been running Panaracer Gravel King 28s for the past six months on my commuter bike and they measure an honest 28 mm wide on Open Pro rims and 30 mm wide on Velocity Dyads. They are reasonably light weight (270 g), roll nicely and usually costs $30-35 each.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that Michelin has started labeling their tires more accurately with regards to width. I used to run their 25s on my bikes and, as you stated, they measured closer to 28s. However, Michelin has started selling tires now labeled as 28s, and I've heard that they run close to the nominal size.
That is a great deal on the Michelin Service Course tires and I'm tempted to order a set. BTW, I've been running Panaracer Gravel King 28s for the past six months on my commuter bike and they measure an honest 28 mm wide on Open Pro rims and 30 mm wide on Velocity Dyads. They are reasonably light weight (270 g), roll nicely and usually costs $30-35 each.
That is a great deal on the Michelin Service Course tires and I'm tempted to order a set. BTW, I've been running Panaracer Gravel King 28s for the past six months on my commuter bike and they measure an honest 28 mm wide on Open Pro rims and 30 mm wide on Velocity Dyads. They are reasonably light weight (270 g), roll nicely and usually costs $30-35 each.
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I recently switched to 28mm Schwalbe One clinchers on my main road bike.
I thought this was a very good price for a vendor just 7 miles from my home.
$38.95 (free shipping if you buy 2):
Schwalbe One OneStar V-Guard Clincher Black 700x28c - Road Clincher - Tires - Components
I thought this was a very good price for a vendor just 7 miles from my home.
$38.95 (free shipping if you buy 2):
Schwalbe One OneStar V-Guard Clincher Black 700x28c - Road Clincher - Tires - Components
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Interesting the pro4 endurance comes in a 700 x28c
03-04-16, 01:32 PM
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I recently switched to 28mm Schwalbe One clinchers on my main road bike.
I thought this was a very good price for a vendor just 7 miles from my home.
$38.95 (free shipping if you buy 2):
Schwalbe One OneStar V-Guard Clincher Black 700x28c - Road Clincher - Tires - Components
I thought this was a very good price for a vendor just 7 miles from my home.
$38.95 (free shipping if you buy 2):
Schwalbe One OneStar V-Guard Clincher Black 700x28c - Road Clincher - Tires - Components
see;
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance....-clincher-2014
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Actually what the OP was saying is that the Pro4 25 measures 28mm wide on 'most rims'. FWIW the 700cx25 Pro2 tire had the same measurement,
the nominal 25mm wide was a true 28mm wide. These (Pro2) were stock on our tandem in 2007 and the road caliper brakes did not like the 28mm,
tire had to be forced past the pads.
the nominal 25mm wide was a true 28mm wide. These (Pro2) were stock on our tandem in 2007 and the road caliper brakes did not like the 28mm,
tire had to be forced past the pads.
03-04-16, 09:03 PM
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Open Pro, and I suppose the Velocity A23, are both fairly narrow rims, at about 19.5mm across the brake tracks. A slightly wider rim would give a 'shorter' tire measurement. Rather than say the tires run big, it might be more accurate to say they're meant for wider rims.
That looks like a good deal on the Schwalbe One.
That looks like a good deal on the Schwalbe One.
03-04-16, 10:29 PM
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Open Pro, and I suppose the Velocity A23, are both fairly narrow rims, at about 19.5mm across the brake tracks. A slightly wider rim would give a 'shorter' tire measurement. Rather than say the tires run big, it might be more accurate to say they're meant for wider rims.
That looks like a good deal on the Schwalbe One.
That looks like a good deal on the Schwalbe One.
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Michelins seem like really good values. I'm not sure why, maybe they don't get as much online buzz as Schwalbe, so the Michelins are discounted more. I've been running a set of Protek Cross Max all terrain tires for a few months and like 'em well enough I'd consider other Michelins for road bikes.
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Michelins seem like really good values. I'm not sure why, maybe they don't get as much online buzz as Schwalbe, so the Michelins are discounted more. I've been running a set of Protek Cross Max all terrain tires for a few months and like 'em well enough I'd consider other Michelins for road bikes.
Tires like the Michelin PRO4 Service Course, Vittoria Rubino Pro III and the Schwalbe One Star V Guard offer very low weight and low rolling resistance while offering flat protection and improved durability compared to an ultra race tire. It's a rational trade-off that works for me. The fact that these can be purchased for less than $40 makes it a no-brainer.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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