Help me get some tires
07-29-02, 09:11 PM
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Help me get some tires
I am looking for a nice set of road race/training type tires. I typically ride 25 or more miles, have Mavic wheels...hmmm....I will probably go for a 23 wide, and comfort is not so important. I may ride far, but I'm young enough to take a little abuse. 
I tried searching, but as you can imagine, every thread around has "tire" in it.
Dax
I tried searching, but as you can imagine, every thread around has "tire" in it.
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07-29-02, 09:25 PM
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I have Mavic wheels on my Sirrus and have 700x26 Specialized Armadillos and on my Fuji Roubaix, I have Ritchey OCR with Michelin Axial Pros.
Both have been great for me...although I haven't put much miles on the Michelin yet.
Both have been great for me...although I haven't put much miles on the Michelin yet.
07-29-02, 09:46 PM
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I always like my Continenal SuperSport Ultras. They seemed to wear well and resist cuts from glass. Whenever I can scrape up the money to build up my road frame, I'm going to try some of the Ultra 2000's, which appear to be the successor to the SuperSport Ultra.
07-30-02, 02:54 PM
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You didn't say where you ride (streets with trash, bikepaths, country roads, etc.).
I ride on roads that are littered with lots of glass and metal debris. I tried Michelin Axial Pros (700x23) on my road bike (Mavic Open Pro wheels) but averaged a flat a week. Got rid of the Michelins. Replaced with Continental Grand Prix 3000.
I had Continental Ultra 2000 tires (700x25) on my commuter (Mavic CX21 wheels). Had great success with the Contis but ran out of tread so replaced. Found a deal on Vittoria Rubino Pro Intrepid Kevlar.
Ride and cornering are good.
Very happy with both tires.
I ride on roads that are littered with lots of glass and metal debris. I tried Michelin Axial Pros (700x23) on my road bike (Mavic Open Pro wheels) but averaged a flat a week. Got rid of the Michelins. Replaced with Continental Grand Prix 3000.
I had Continental Ultra 2000 tires (700x25) on my commuter (Mavic CX21 wheels). Had great success with the Contis but ran out of tread so replaced. Found a deal on Vittoria Rubino Pro Intrepid Kevlar.
Ride and cornering are good.
Very happy with both tires.
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07-30-02, 02:59 PM
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I think I am going to check out the Grand Prix 3000 and the Ultra 3000. Right now I use a bike path - little glass or other obstructions to speak of. Later on though I will be on the street a lot more often. I have yet to experience a flat while riding....
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Originally posted by RonH
I ride on roads that are littered with lots of glass and metal debris. I tried Michelin Axial Pros (700x23) on my road bike (Mavic Open Pro wheels) but averaged a flat a week.
I ride on roads that are littered with lots of glass and metal debris. I tried Michelin Axial Pros (700x23) on my road bike (Mavic Open Pro wheels) but averaged a flat a week.
