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  • March 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm #671077
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    racewheelsdirect

    i run Schwalbe Marathon tyres
    i run Schwalbe Marathon tyres in a 25mm and use them for commuting including light offroad, 14,000 miles done now and only 2 punctures (3 sets of tyres)

    March 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm #671075
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    racewheelsdirect

    i run Schwalbe Marathon tyres
    i run Schwalbe Marathon tyres in a 25mm and use them for commuting including light offroad, 14,000 miles done now and only 2 punctures (3 sets of tyres)

    March 23, 2012 at 12:01 pm #671073
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    PJ McNally

    I commute on some WTB
    I commute on some WTB “Aramid” belted tyres, can’t remember the model. They were going cheap on CRC last year.

    Aramid is just another brand-name for Kevlar. Good enough for me!

    edit: they’re WTB’s “Slickasaurus” 🙂

    March 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm #671071
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    lazyusername

    +1 for michelin krylion I
    +1 for michelin krylion I think everyone else has covered the positives so I’ll cover the bad points. They can be a pain to fit and they are the least comfortable tyres i’ve used although the 25’s are better on both fronts. So overall the best tyres i’ve used 😀

    March 22, 2012 at 1:50 pm #671069
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    issacforce

    ive used conti gp4000s for
    ive used conti gp4000s for last 3 year doing over 12000 miles with only 1 puncture. tweekscycles sell them £27 only,wont use nothing else.

    March 22, 2012 at 12:22 pm #671067
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    Comrade

    I use Schwalbe Blizzard 25mm,
    I use Schwalbe Blizzard 25mm, nice and el chepo but seem to suit my country routes, they’ve got a bit cut up but not punctured yet…..he says….and yes I got them because they’re cheap!!!

    March 22, 2012 at 11:00 am #671065
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    mad_scot_rider

    … and this is what you get
    … and this is what you get for asking for advice on something as individualistic as tyre choice

    Go on – ask about saddles – I *DARE* you! 😛

    March 22, 2012 at 10:18 am #671063
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    Simon E

    Bontrager Race Lite
    Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase.

    They will give most tyres a run for their money for puncture resistance without being too heavy or sluggish. Available in 23 to 32mm.

    March 22, 2012 at 9:54 am #671061
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    joemmo

    @Sammy – likewise. I don’t
    @Sammy – likewise. I don’t see that many people on the 72 in the mornings though the weather’s getting better so that might change. Wish the council would sweep it just a bit more often.

    All this tyre talk and a beautiful spring ride to work is making think I might swap my winter marathons for the Gatorskins now it’s drying up a bit. Some of my commute is on muddy tracks so a little tread does help whereas the gatorksins are more or less slick.

    March 22, 2012 at 9:08 am #671059
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    antonio

    Tyres are a bit like ego’s,
    Tyres are a bit like ego’s, at some point they will be punctured, regardless!!

    March 22, 2012 at 8:40 am #671057
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    spongebob

    joemmo wrote:SammyG

    joemmo wrote:
    SammyG wrote:
    Where abouts you commute through Newcastle Joe? I commute along the quayside then the 72 cycle path and then into Shields!

    Hi Sammy – I come from Earsdon through Shiremoor, Battle Hill and then join the 72 at Wallsend. Usually take the 72 to the Quayside, or mix it up a bit with the Hadrians path and bits of road. There’s that one bit of the 72 between Wellbeck Rd and Malaya Drive thats always covered in glass and the remains of bonfires – you know the bit I mean! I sometimes bypass that by taking White St / Wincomblee Rd which runs to the south of it then rejoin at Malaya Drive.

    Usually on a red and black Crosslight so give us a nod if you see me

    Joe


    I come from Tynemouth along the 72 up to newburn.

    I’m currently sporting full Garmin team kit and a boardman bike, i’ll keep an eye out for you =]

    March 22, 2012 at 8:01 am #671055
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    Karbon Kev

    +1 – Krylion carbons are
    +1 – Krylion carbons are amazing tyres. Wouldn’t use anything else through winter. Gatorskins are ok but not good once getting worn, only good when new imo.

    March 22, 2012 at 7:18 am #671053
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    the_mikey

    Michelin Krylion Carbons are
    Michelin Krylion Carbons are amazing tyres, I’ve ridden 1500km on a pair and they’re like new. I also use 25c conti gatorskins which have so far survived two winters, so I’m happy with those too, they look like they’ll give me another winters worth of service.

    Just looked at continental supersports, I think the clue is in their weight, they’re thick, heavy, tough tyres, and they’re not light, but perhaps ideal for urban riding?

    March 21, 2012 at 11:14 pm #671051
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    cborrman

    vectran is the way forward in
    vectran is the way forward in London, its in some of the contis mentioned above and the 4000s not mentioned that also roll like stink.

    London is paved with (broken) glass in the mornings, especially cycle lanes with pubs alongside them…

    March 21, 2012 at 8:27 pm #671049
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    valdestana

    Hi, in West London haven’t
    Hi, in West London haven’t had a puncture with Gatorskins in 3 years although mileage not thousands a year and rolls very well. Have also seen a Marathon Plus tyre dissected and, looking at it, think it must be as close to indestructible as you can possibly get!

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