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Road Tyre advice (for a newbie)

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  • March 15, 2018 at 12:54 pm #28254
    Psycheonabike

    Hi,

    Took out my Scott Speedster for a ride recently – I usually am an off roader but it was great being on the road and having a proper workout. Tyres are a bit ‘Gravelly’ for me and think I’d ride better with thinner ones. What do you advise?

    Thanks…

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  • March 16, 2018 at 11:59 am #914693
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    Kendalred
    Psycheonabike wrote:
    I cannot seem to find anything other than 23-28mm :/ 

    The Halfords link you posted was for tubes with 20-25mm tolerance?

    As has been said before. you would be better with 23-28mm tubes anyway, as you’ll not be inflating  the tube to its maximum tolerance

    March 16, 2018 at 11:47 am #914691
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    Psycheonabike

    I cannot seem to find

    I cannot seem to find anything other than 23-28mm :/ 

    March 16, 2018 at 11:39 am #914689
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    Psycheonabike
    StraelGuy wrote:
    They would be suitable, yes. Personally, I would try and find one where your tyre size is more in the centre of the quoted range ie Your new tyres are 25 mm and those tubes are 20-25 mm but, as someone else said, 23-28 mm would be more ideal.

     

    Noted thanks! 🙂

    March 16, 2018 at 11:37 am #914687
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    StraelGuy

    They would be suitable, yes.

    They would be suitable, yes. Personally, I would try and find one where your tyre size is more in the centre of the quoted range ie Your new tyres are 25 mm and those tubes are 20-25 mm but, as someone else said, 23-28 mm would be more ideal.

    March 16, 2018 at 11:31 am #914685
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    Psycheonabike

    Syncros Race 24 Disc 28 Front

    Syncros Race 24 Disc 28 Front / 28 Rear

    March 16, 2018 at 11:29 am #914683
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    kil0ran
    Psycheonabike wrote:
    Thanks,

    Are these the ones?

    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/continental-race-bike-inner-tube-700c-28

    Yup, unless you’ve got aero wheels which I doubt very much on a Speedster.

    You’ll find them cheaper elsewhere though.

    March 16, 2018 at 11:20 am #914681
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    Psycheonabike

    Thanks,

    Thanks,

    Are these the ones?

    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/continental-race-bike-inner-tube-700c-28

    March 16, 2018 at 11:12 am #914679
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    kil0ran
    Psycheonabike wrote:
     

    What tyre size are you running at the moment? Tubes come in a range – typically 23-28mm and 28-35 for road tyres

     

    Schwalbe G-One Allround 700x35C currently – came with the bike.

    In which case yes, you’ll need new tubes too. You need to check the width and the valve length – roadies have different valve lengths because of aero rims – you’ll like need 42mm or less. Presta valves, something like the Conti Race 28 20-25mm

    March 16, 2018 at 11:11 am #914677
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    StraelGuy

    Probably not  a bad idea

    Probably not  a bad idea ordering a few tubes in the smaller size, yes. When you’re googling, search for multi-pack, they can be a lot cheaper if you buy in bulk. This place is good.

    March 16, 2018 at 11:06 am #914675
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    Psycheonabike

    [/quote]

     

    What tyre size are you running at the moment? Tubes come in a range – typically 23-28mm and 28-35 for road tyres

     

    Schwalbe G-One Allround 700x35C currently – came with the bike.

    March 16, 2018 at 10:59 am #914673
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    kil0ran
    Psycheonabike wrote:
    Thanks everyone!

    I’ve ordered some 25mm Continental Ultrasport for now. see how I get on.

    Daft question, will I need a different innertube?

    <I said I was a newbie>!

     

    What tyre size are you running at the moment? Tubes come in a range – typically 23-28mm and 28-35 for road tyres

    March 16, 2018 at 10:53 am #914671
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    Psycheonabike

    Thanks everyone!

    Thanks everyone!

    I’ve ordered some 25mm Continental Ultrasport for now. see how I get on.

    Daft question, will I need a different innertube?

    <I said I was a newbie>!

    March 16, 2018 at 9:44 am #914669
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    Grahamd

    +1 for GP4000s. 

    +1 for GP4000s. 

    March 16, 2018 at 7:42 am #914667
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    Chris Hayes

    Agree with most of the above.

    Agree with most of the above.  I generally run Conti 4 Seasons in Winter and GP4000sii otherwise, and, as long as you change  tyres when they wear out they should be trouble-free.  Last year, to get rid of some old stock and as a  bit of experimentation,  I ran sets of Michelin and Vittoria G+ / Roubaix / Corsa tyres: whilst they are undoubtledly fast and well-suited to smooth European roads, I had more punctures and serious cuts that needed attending to than usual.  I’ve not tried the Conti Ultras, but was seriously tempted at the <£15 they are being offered at on EvansWiggleReaction.com

    March 16, 2018 at 5:55 am #914665
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    StraelGuy

    I’d deffo go for 25 or 28mm.

    I’d deffo go for 25 or 28mm. Continental Ultrasport and Grand Prix are both very good if you don’t want to spend top dollar. Grand Prix 4000 S II are as good as it gets if you want to push the boat out. Have a look here, it’s an interesting read.

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