Tire and tube suggestions
08-02-16, 07:49 AM
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08-02-16, 09:59 AM
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Ok so I decided on the Panaracer T Serve folded. I went with the 32. I decided I like the way the bike rides overall but wanted a faster tire so I stayed with the size that's on there already. I picked the Panaracer because the myriad of reviews I read seem to agree they're a bit of a more comfortable ride. Not as harsh as the Gatorskins. And the quality and longevity seem to be good.
I get them tomorrow, so I'll let you guys know what I think. Thanks for all the help.
I get them tomorrow, so I'll let you guys know what I think. Thanks for all the help.
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08-03-16, 12:36 AM
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While there's a thread about tires, are Gatorskins longer lasting and less prone to punctures than Randonneurs or T Servs? I'm looking to to try something new and have never had any of thee listed. Weight doesn't concern me neither does tread pattern that much. Just a long lasting 28c tire.
08-03-16, 08:27 PM
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While there's a thread about tires, are Gatorskins longer lasting and less prone to punctures than Randonneurs or T Servs? I'm looking to to try something new and have never had any of thee listed. Weight doesn't concern me neither does tread pattern that much. Just a long lasting 28c tire.
08-05-16, 12:16 AM
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All of my conti tires tend not to wear out much. The only reason I ditched my old Gators is because my rear actually got punctured by a piece of glass during a storm and while the hole was small and insignificant, I had new wider ones that I wanted to try. Those old gators saw many miles of commuting in all conditions and got pretty well abused.
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Probably the worst that will happen is they will last so long you won't have to replace them so you can try something new. I will say Conti needs more tubeless ready stuff in their road/cross/gravel line up but I am sure that will be coming and I know their stuff can be used generally just fine but I want dedicated stuff.
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Quick update:
I haven't gotten the chance to do a full ride, but a quick ride around the neighborhood once I put the Panaracers on proved I was complete idiot to wait this long to buy new tires. They are smooth and fast and I can't wait to ride tomorrow. It feels like I have a new bike!
I haven't gotten the chance to do a full ride, but a quick ride around the neighborhood once I put the Panaracers on proved I was complete idiot to wait this long to buy new tires. They are smooth and fast and I can't wait to ride tomorrow. It feels like I have a new bike!
Can't go wrong with Panaracer.
08-06-16, 07:01 AM
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After riding 28c Paselas for a year or so now, 23s feels like riding on the rim
08-26-16, 08:47 AM
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So, everyone saying 23's are too narrow. Turns out I've been riding with a 700x20c and didn't even know it.
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