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  • April 27, 2018 at 9:13 pm #28440
    funk3y

    Hi guys I have a boardman hybrid team and I need a tyre change.  It has vittoria zaffiro 700x28c and I was looking for an upgraded tyre.  I want something that is fast with a good level of protection.

    Thanks

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  • May 3, 2018 at 7:55 am #918103
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    HLaB
    froze wrote:
    I can’t recommend Conti tires because of their paper thin sidewalls are too susceptible to fatal damage, and for the cost of those tires and that sort of damage is just not a tire I recommend.

    Keep you eye open for quality tires that have high reviews and are on steep discount or closeout prices.  See this tire:  http://www.wiggle.com/schwalbe-durano-raceguard-dual-compound-folding-road-tyre/    And this tire:  http://www.wiggle.com/michelin-pro-3-race-road-tire/  Or this: http://www.wiggle.com/michelin-lithion-2-folding-road-tyre/   Anyways I never spend more then $25 for a tire, I just wait till closeouts come out and buy then, and I always save at least 50% of the cost.

     

    Those are the reasons I swithched from continentals (too many costly sidewall failures, one time in less than 100 miles).  I tried Mitchelin Krylion Carbons which became PRo 4 Endurance and I’ve been very happy.  Laterally I’ve used the Pro4 SC and Powers too in the vein hope of gaining more speed 🙂  (Tbh there’s not noticeably faster than the Pro 4 Endurance)

    May 3, 2018 at 2:38 am #918101
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    froze

    I can’t recommend Conti tires

    I can’t recommend Conti tires because of their paper thin sidewalls are too susceptible to fatal damage, and for the cost of those tires and that sort of damage is just not a tire I recommend.

    Keep you eye open for quality tires that have high reviews and are on steep discount or closeout prices.  See this tire:  http://www.wiggle.com/schwalbe-durano-raceguard-dual-compound-folding-road-tyre/    And this tire:  http://www.wiggle.com/michelin-pro-3-race-road-tire/  Or this: http://www.wiggle.com/michelin-lithion-2-folding-road-tyre/   Anyways I never spend more then $25 for a tire, I just wait till closeouts come out and buy then, and I always save at least 50% of the cost.

    May 1, 2018 at 3:32 pm #918099
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    tugglesthegreat

    @OP do you have a budget? 

    @OP do you have a budget?  Some good tyres out there but can be at a price!

    April 28, 2018 at 8:23 pm #918097
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    Anonymous

    Hutchinson Sector 32c. Can be

    Hutchinson Sector 32c. Can be run tubeless. Fast and comfy. Designed for the cobbles so perfect for UK roads.

    April 28, 2018 at 4:51 pm #918095
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    mike the bike

     

     

    Take a look at this website where you can compare different tyres and make an informed decision.  Asking any cyclist, including me, which rubber is best will usually get you a very subjective opinion.

    April 28, 2018 at 1:18 pm #918093
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    Jack Osbourne snr

    Another committed Voyager
    Another committed Voyager Hyper fan here.

    Used for commuting for 4 or 5 years. My trip has 35 sets of lights/sprints between lights and they ard fast even in 35mm.

    I also have them fitted to my tourer for doing LEJOG in a few weeks time.

    If you can get the 32mm version they look a bit less enormous than the 35.

    April 28, 2018 at 12:40 pm #918091
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    check12
    bendip wrote:
    loads of choice cos your frame takes anything up to 40mm..if you like the vittorias..perhaps rubino pro’s in 28mm..hard to find now since vittoria put graphene in the newer range though..my call would be for more air..35mm hyper voyagers £15 each..they’ll fit your bike (i use one for commuting) and are quick..good value..used the larger size on my boardman..2 flats in 3500 miles

     

    https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews/vittoria-voyager-hyper-2016

     

    http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIVOHY/vittoria-voyager-hyper-folding-tyre

     

    voyager hyper is a good call at £15

    April 28, 2018 at 10:55 am #918089
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    bendip

    loads of choice cos your

    loads of choice cos your frame takes anything up to 40mm..if you like the vittorias..perhaps rubino pro’s in 28mm..hard to find now since vittoria put graphene in the newer range though..my call would be for more air..35mm hyper voyagers £15 each..they’ll fit your bike (i use one for commuting) and are quick..good value..used the larger size on my boardman..2 flats in 3500 miles

     

    https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews/vittoria-voyager-hyper-2016

     

    http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIVOHY/vittoria-voyager-hyper-folding-tyre

    April 28, 2018 at 9:06 am #918087
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    check12

    4000s 28mm measure 31mm wide

    4000s 28mm measure 31mm wide so be careful if your frame has tight clearances. 

    April 28, 2018 at 7:36 am #918085
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    StraelGuy

    Continental Grand Prix GT.

    Continental Grand Prix GT. Basically a GP4000 with tougher sidewalls but Poly-X puncture protection instead of vectran. I’m not sure that’s a deal breaker though as I’ve had way more punctures on 4 Seasons (double vectran) than I have on my Grand Prix GTs.

    April 28, 2018 at 6:03 am #918083
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    Lincolndave

    Continental gp4000 s

    Continental gp4000 s

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