Winter tires - recommendation
10-28-07, 06:55 PM
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Winter tires - recommendation
I need a recommendation for winter tires for my road bike. I currently have the cheap slicks that came with my cannondale Caad8. With winter weather, I would like something with more tread for wet conditions and a reflective sidewall for night riding. I heard the Schwalbe Marathon Plus is a solid choice. any recommendation or opinions on this subject?
10-28-07, 07:03 PM
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although they have no reflective sidewall, i have been very impressed with Continental GP 4 Seasons tires in size 700x28 (more like a 26mm). They fit on my caad 7 with room to spare.
They are light, comfortable and confident in the wet and the extra volume makes for a comfy ride even over the sticks and camoflauged divots common on a winter road's shoulder.
They are light, comfortable and confident in the wet and the extra volume makes for a comfy ride even over the sticks and camoflauged divots common on a winter road's shoulder.
10-28-07, 09:23 PM
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I need a recommendation for winter tires for my road bike. I currently have the cheap slicks that came with my cannondale Caad8. With winter weather, I would like something with more tread for wet conditions and a reflective sidewall for night riding. I heard the Schwalbe Marathon Plus is a solid choice. any recommendation or opinions on this subject?
You can get them here. They are kinda wide, however.
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