Reversible City Tire
06-02-12 | 01:58 PM
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From: Manhattanite repping Queens in Brooklyn
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Reversible City Tire
I'm looking for a good, tough 28c tire that doesn't have a direction-specific tread since I flip my back wheel between fixed and freewheel depending on my mood.
I'll be riding them in Seattle, for whatever that's worth.
I'll be riding them in Seattle, for whatever that's worth.
Last edited by Wendell F; 06-04-12 at 05:52 AM.
06-02-12 | 03:07 PM
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06-02-12 | 03:41 PM
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From: Manhattanite repping Queens in Brooklyn
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That's great new, guys. Good to know I don't have to limit my choices. Now to comb though the bazillion threads on which is the most bomb-proof city tire.
06-02-12 | 11:01 PM
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From: Brazil, Londrina PR
Bikes: Kona Unit, Kona Kahuna, Kona Dew DL, Scott Big Jon, Trek Checkpoint ALR4, KHS Urban Soul, Haro Team Issue, GT Force Expert Carbon, Bernardi Quadra.
Schwalbe Marathon Plus, I have the 32c version on one of my bikes and its a badass tire, over 2000km on them and not a single flat so far, and if you can go wider then 28c on your city bike I recommend doing it. I went from riding 25c Gatorhardshell tires pumped to 120psi to the 32c marathons at 70psi and the improvement in comfort was amazing. It did slow me down but it wasn't anything too significant.
Another great option is the Panaracer RIBMO, had the 28c foldable version on another bike of mine and only got one flat when it was extremely worn out.
Another great option is the Panaracer RIBMO, had the 28c foldable version on another bike of mine and only got one flat when it was extremely worn out.
06-02-12 | 11:17 PM
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06-03-12 | 11:40 AM
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From: Manhattanite repping Queens in Brooklyn
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So I've noticed. It's comforting to know I'm moving to a bike-friendly city. I don't drive (hey, I'm from Manhattan) so I'll be spending a lot of time on two wheels until I get a hang of riding (gasp!) the bus. I haven't stepped foot on a bus since grade school.
06-03-12 | 11:50 AM
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Bike all the city! I don't drive much aside from going to work. Driving (parking) here sucks!
What part of the city are you living in?
What part of the city are you living in?
06-03-12 | 12:05 PM
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From: Manhattanite repping Queens in Brooklyn
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Capitol Hill. I'm basically doing the same thing people do when they move to NYC -- get a pricey apartment in the middle of town then find my way to someplace more reasonable once I know the city better.
06-03-12 | 12:35 PM
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From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus, I have the 32c version on one of my bikes and its a badass tire, over 2000km on them and not a single flat so far, and if you can go wider then 28c on your city bike I recommend doing it. I went from riding 25c Gatorhardshell tires pumped to 120psi to the 32c marathons at 70psi and the improvement in comfort was amazing. It did slow me down but it wasn't anything too significant.
Another great option is the Panaracer RIBMO, had the 28c foldable version on another bike of mine and only got one flat when it was extremely worn out.
Another great option is the Panaracer RIBMO, had the 28c foldable version on another bike of mine and only got one flat when it was extremely worn out.
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