Clydsdale needs new shoes
05-31-06, 03:20 PM
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Clydsdale needs new shoes
I'm putting 125-150 mi/week on my bike.
I'm a big guy who doesn't care about the weight of his bike (don't get me wrong, I'd love a 16 pounder but I'd break it. I'm barely looking back at 300#.)
Almost all of my riding is in NYC.
I'm figuring 700x25 (or 700x28).
Anyone have suggestions for brands with really good wear?
My last set of Continentals are pretty beat up on just 1,000 miles.
I'm a big guy who doesn't care about the weight of his bike (don't get me wrong, I'd love a 16 pounder but I'd break it. I'm barely looking back at 300#.)
Almost all of my riding is in NYC.
I'm figuring 700x25 (or 700x28).
Anyone have suggestions for brands with really good wear?
My last set of Continentals are pretty beat up on just 1,000 miles.
05-31-06, 03:30 PM
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I am a big guy and like the Conti Gatorskins or Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite Tire.. Both have had good wear and very few flats..
05-31-06, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by socalrider
I am a big guy and like the Conti Gatorskins or Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite Tire.. Both have had good wear and very few flats..
06-01-06, 02:02 PM
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I have been a happy user of the ultragatorskin as well....at 195# or so I get the back 700Cx23 considerably squared off in 1600mi or so....replace at 1800mi and still ok, just square. Upping to 25 wide on the back looks like it will really increase the mileage...not sure how much yet.
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Originally Posted by Hambone
I'm figuring 700x25 (or 700x28).
Anyone have suggestions for brands with really good wear?
My last set of Continentals are pretty beat up on just 1,000 miles.
Anyone have suggestions for brands with really good wear?
My last set of Continentals are pretty beat up on just 1,000 miles.
What I think you might like to try is the Avocet Fastgrip K wirebead Duro 700 x 28C. They're good for 95 lbs and perhaps you won't be able to ride it at that pressure. If so look at the 32 mm tires from the same source.
Harris Cyclery generally has these tires in stock I believe. https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/622.html#32
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Originally Posted by cyclintom
the heavier you are the faster you're going to wear tires. I get about 2000 miles on Continentals if I'm relatively careful.
What I think you might like to try is the Avocet Fastgrip K wirebead Duro 700 x 28C. They're good for 95 lbs and perhaps you won't be able to ride it at that pressure. If so look at the 32 mm tires from the same source.
Harris Cyclery generally has these tires in stock I believe. https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/622.html#32
What I think you might like to try is the Avocet Fastgrip K wirebead Duro 700 x 28C. They're good for 95 lbs and perhaps you won't be able to ride it at that pressure. If so look at the 32 mm tires from the same source.
Harris Cyclery generally has these tires in stock I believe. https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/622.html#32
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Armadillos. I'm 220 and ride 99% in NYC. I get about 3000 miles on a set.
