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Old 11-26-07 | 09:46 PM
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Need Tires!

whats up guys
need to replace tires on my fixed
tried a search and didnt find any in this forum
was thinking conti gatorskins (ride around philly n dont wanna worry bout flats)
sooo, what do u think/recommend?
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Old 11-26-07 | 10:02 PM
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You seriously ran a search on tires in this forum and didn't get anything? Wow.

Yeah, go Gatorskin.
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Old 11-26-07 | 10:16 PM
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yeah, they good.
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Old 11-27-07 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by abraxas
whats up guys
need to replace tires on my fixed
tried a search and didnt find any in this forum
I hereby call your ability to search into question, sir.
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Old 11-27-07 | 02:07 AM
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I just replaced my tires with Gatorskins because I was sick of getting puncture flats (three in three days of riding) and so far they have been great. The hype is true, so far...
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Old 11-27-07 | 02:18 AM
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Seriously, I don't even search anymore. If I have a problem with my bike I either look to Sheldon or wait a day or so and someone will ask the exact question I had. If the latter, the question will either be answered or I'll get a link to an old thread with the answer. Or I just try to be intuitive and break **** and then I have my answer. Not that you're going to break **** because of your choice of tire, but I digress.


I like them gators.
 
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:12 AM
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Oy. Gatorskins are played out. Panaracer T-Servs are the best tires I've ever ridden. They're pricey, $40ish, but they're friggin bomb-proof.
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:18 AM
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"Gatorskins are played out." What a ****ing stupid thing to say.

You can get Gatorskins for about $25 shipped from probikekit.com. Thread over.
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:26 AM
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i just got my first set of gatorskins. they really do live up to the hype, and they make me feel sexy.
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:30 AM
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For some reason the search function is only returning threads in the last 24 hours. Try using a google site search on bikeforums.net
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:56 AM
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Oy. Gatorskins are played out. Panaracer T-Servs are the best tires I've ever ridden. They're pricey, $40ish, but they're friggin bomb-proof.
haha, shut up.
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Old 11-27-07 | 08:29 PM
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I normally ride with a Conti 4 Seasons in front and an Armadillo in back.

I consider the Armadillo the most flat-resitant tire available.

My lbs confirms the Armadillo as the most flat-resitstant; and they rate the Conti Gatorskin as second but with much better handling.

For that reason, I have recently purchased a Conti Gatorskin and will mount it tomorrow and see for myself.

I have ridden the Panaracer T-serve and really liked it, and would consider it again as a front tire.
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Old 11-27-07 | 08:44 PM
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yea, i have the armadillos now, tho worn out
thought id try something new
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Old 11-27-07 | 09:35 PM
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i ride armadillos. great so far.
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Old 11-27-07 | 09:52 PM
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I did a lot of research about tires, read a lot on these forums, decided on Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires and they're incredible. I've pulled 6 goatheads out of them so far, no flats yet.
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:17 PM
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Armadillos make my day - there's nothing quite like picking bits of glass out of your tire. Soopa-tough.
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:21 PM
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you can skid forever on gator skins.

on a side note - wtb all terrainasaur's are rolling resisted all to hell. i feel like i'm pushing a 48x13 instead of 48x17.
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Old 11-27-07 | 11:27 PM
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vittoria randonneur in the back and a conti 4000s up front. ive also used the GP 4 seasons and the Ultra Gator up front. they all rock.

ive ran a version of this combo over the last year and haven't had a flat yet.

the armadillos are also good tires but have a harsher ride. the armadillo elites are a bit nicer but i would skip them and just go for some contis
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