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  • June 23, 2011 at 1:05 pm #13686
    mmelhorn

    Hi i’m new to road cycling and did my 2nd sportive last weekend South of Swindon. After 5 punctures in the first 60km (one was my own fault from a pinch flat)I was a dispirited man and thinking of giving up. However I’ve been told just to buy new tyres from more experienced riders and have been recommended Gator Skins. However another mate says they are too heavy and not worth it. What is the general opinion? I’m never going to set the world alight with my ability or bike ( a giant defy 2) so just want to enjoy it but still be quick enough to stick with my mates who are fairly good so i’m not left on my own (and so i get a draft when the going gets tough).

    All recommendations would be helpful – thanks

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  • July 5, 2011 at 7:59 pm #646491
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    Fish_n_Chips

    Michelin Pros
    Michelin Pros

    July 4, 2011 at 7:26 pm #646489
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    issacforce

    I would go for conti gp4000s
    I would go for conti gp4000s used them for 3 years now and only 1 flat highly recommended. Have covered over over 12000 miles as well on good and bad rds 😉

    July 4, 2011 at 6:42 pm #646487
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    The _Kaner

    I’d concur there.Schwalbe
    I’d concur there.Schwalbe Blizzard – Over 600kms and ne’er an (unmentionable word- don’t wan’t to tempt the god of ssssssss)….rolls reasonably fast and fairly stable in the wet stuff too.

    July 1, 2011 at 7:31 am #646485
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    Posh

    Mobydick64………….I hope
    Mobydick64………….I hope your rims are suitable for 145psi? The tyres tell one story but it needs to be read in conjunction with the rims’ design. Regards

    July 1, 2011 at 5:42 am #646483
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    mobydick64

    I like Vredstein Fortezza
    I like Vredstein Fortezza Tri-comps too. Low rolling resistance and gummy compound offers great grip. No punctures in 500 miles but my rear tyre has sveral deep cuts – at least the puncture protection seems to be working. I have mine inflated to 145psi – which is what Vredstein recommnds, but may be less prone to getting cut up if they were inflated less.

    June 30, 2011 at 12:17 pm #646481
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    Posh

    Conti Attack/Force –
    Conti Attack/Force – Brilliant tyres. Superb grip and over 1,500 miles without mishap in all conditions and road surfaces. Front tyre does tend to wear, but it’s a very soft compound. 🙂
    Conti 4 Season – Rubbish. Three punctures through the tread in 50 miles. Final one cut right through tread and side wall…..Now in the dust bin. 🙁
    Both types of tyres run at 110psi. By the way…..I’m a tad over 14.5st (92kg).

    June 29, 2011 at 9:07 am #646479
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    Squiggle

    When I started road cycling I
    When I started road cycling I also had a lot of flats. I figured out after a while that I was running my tyre pressures way too low. Make sure you buy a good track pump with a pressure gauge and keep them topped up around 100psi depending on your weight and manufacturers recommendations. I think when a lot of folk start road cycling it’s from a mountain bike or town bike and they’re just used to that softer feeling of running 40psi. I generally top up my tyre pressure every couple of days as the higher pressures tend to seep out quite quickly too. 😕

    June 29, 2011 at 9:03 am #646477
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    David Whyte

    Chris James wrote:Five

    Chris James wrote:
    Five punctures in 60KM? That is definitely not normal, even for tyres with no puncture protection.

    Leaving aside the pinch flat you may have not removed the original thorn (or whatever), or have you checked your rim tape to make sure a spoke isn’t puncturing your inner tube.

    Anyway, onto your question. I always recommend Vrederstein Fortezz Tricomps. About £20 each from Ribble, and a nice balance of low rolling resistance and decent durability and affordability. My current rear tyre has done somewhat over 2000 miles, it looks a bit worn but it has no cuts and have never punctured in that time.

    +1 for the Tricomps.

    Probably the best tyre i’ve ever used, and they come in a choice of colours to match your bike.

    I’m a bit vain like that to be honest.

    June 29, 2011 at 8:49 am #646475
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    cslattery

    I’m on about 4000km with mine
    I’m on about 4000km with mine and still no puncture, definitely recommend them!

    June 29, 2011 at 7:37 am #646473
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    carl simpson

    well personally i just bought
    well personally i just bought some gatorskins for my commuter bike and on day 5 of them being on i got a puncture on the way home …

    June 29, 2011 at 7:11 am #646471
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    boffo

    Gatorskins, just had my first
    Gatorskins, just had my first puncture in just over 2400miles and that was a pinch puncture (my fault) the rear is starting to square off but still feels like there’s plenty of life left in it.

    June 28, 2011 at 3:20 pm #646469
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    Chris James

    Five punctures in 60KM? That
    Five punctures in 60KM? That is definitely not normal, even for tyres with no puncture protection.

    Leaving aside the pinch flat you may have not removed the original thorn (or whatever), or have you checked your rim tape to make sure a spoke isn’t puncturing your inner tube.

    Anyway, onto your question. I always recommend Vrederstein Fortezz Tricomps. About £20 each from Ribble, and a nice balance of low rolling resistance and decent durability and affordability. My current rear tyre has done somewhat over 2000 miles, it looks a bit worn but it has no cuts and have never punctured in that time.

    June 26, 2011 at 9:34 am #646467
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    Adey

    plus 0ne for the Bontrager
    plus 0ne for the Bontrager Racelites – over 2k miles and not one puncture (touch wood!!!)

    June 24, 2011 at 10:15 pm #646465
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    Simon E

    There are almost as many
    There are almost as many opinions as models of tyre.

    Rolling resistance or speed (and light weight) are at the opposite end of the scale to puncture resistance, so choose where you want to rest on that spectrum. Personally I’d suggest you don’t get hung up on weight, a few grammes here or there is nothing. For a little more comfort (but no disadvantages) choose wider section – 25c or more. Some examples below.

    Fast, light tyres (not much P-word protection): Michelin Pro 3, Conti GP4000S, Schwalbe Ultremo.

    Great compromise: Vittoria Rubino Pro*, Mich Krylion, Schwalbe Durano/Durano S.

    Tougher, more protection: Conti GP 4 Seasons, Specialized All Condition Pro, Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase*.

    * after 2,500+ miles on each I would recommend both of these tyres.

    June 24, 2011 at 9:24 am #646463
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    Gepin

    Have been running Conti Ultra
    Have been running Conti Ultra Race for 500 miles in all weathers on mixed suraces without a single problem.

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