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Road Bike Tyres – Help

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  • September 10, 2013 at 12:12 pm #19828
    CharityChainAstley

    Good Afternoon,

    I am wondering if I could have some help. I am an amateur cyclist, riding a Cannondale Caad 8 with DT Swiss Wheelset. I dont have much experience with different tyres. However my Michelins currently are like wearing ice skates in the wet.

    I need a set of budget tyres, that are well protected and have some resemblance of grip.

    Any assistance would be grately received.

    Regards

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  • September 13, 2013 at 12:28 pm #756113
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    mrmo

    Simon E wrote:
    “skimp”? Hmmm.

    Simon E wrote:

    “skimp”? Hmmm. There’s not much wrong with my £10 tyres, they do the job perfectly well. Not everyone has £50 to spend on a pair (and expensive tyres often wear faster than cheap ones).

    In contrast i was using a set of cheap Continentals, and to be honest cornering on wet roads was not fun. They constantly felt like they were sliding around, in contrast i am now using a set of Pro4s and the bike actually rides ok in the wet.

    Yes expensive tyres do wear faster, in simplistic terms, soft=grip=high wear rate. Cheap=hard=durable=crap in the rain. pays your money, except your compromises

    September 13, 2013 at 12:06 pm #756111
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    pants

    YOu can get some durano S on
    YOu can get some durano S on ebay for £20 each

    September 13, 2013 at 10:57 am #756109
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    Simon E

    a tyre salesman wrote:My

    ”a tyre salesman” wrote:
    My advice – don’t skimp on tyres! The reasons why are logical. £50 or so for a pair of quality tyres is money well spent.

    “skimp”? Hmmm. There’s not much wrong with my £10 tyres, they do the job perfectly well. Not everyone has £50 to spend on a pair (and expensive tyres often wear faster than cheap ones).

    Not that there’s anything wrong with spending £50 a time for those who can afford it.

    Edit: Spa Cycles have Blizzards for £7.50 rigid and £9.50 folding and even a 25mm version for £12: http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s121p0

    September 12, 2013 at 7:19 pm #756107
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    daddyELVIS

    My advice – don’t skimp on
    My advice – don’t skimp on tyres! The reasons why are logical. £50 or so for a pair of quality tyres is money well spent. BTW, Conti 4 Seasons gets my vote, especially now that winter is just around the corner. They are light enough to run all year round, grip is great in all weather, they roll relatively fast, and puncture resistance is up there with the best.

    September 12, 2013 at 10:24 am #756105
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    CharityChainAstley

    Thanks Simon, done awaiting
    Thanks Simon, done awaiting authorisation

    September 12, 2013 at 9:43 am #756103
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    60kg lean keen climbing machine

    I use Michelin Lithion 2’s on
    I use Michelin Lithion 2’s on my Triban 3 for £22 ish a pair whats not to like, roll well sick well wet or dry and tough enough to last(only the odd nick, filled with Supper glue) happy

    September 11, 2013 at 9:03 pm #756101
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    Simon E

    CharityChainAstley wrote:Any

    CharityChainAstley wrote:
    Any one around Manchester Area up for rides out give me a shout. Also I am congregating people for a manchester to blackpool on the 12th October should anyone fancy a trip out?

    I suggest you post a new topic about this in case people who might join you don’t check back / weren’t interested. Hope you get some company.

    September 11, 2013 at 10:49 am #756099
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    CharityChainAstley

    Ps I will save up for some
    Ps I will save up for some more elaborate tyres and im sure I will be back on to you in the future for other assistance, this forum is a great source of knowledge and a wealth of experience. Thanks

    September 11, 2013 at 10:46 am #756097
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    CharityChainAstley

    Thanks for everyones
    Thanks for everyones interest…I will buy some Michelin Lithion 2’s as a number of you have suggested. I will also change for the 25’s hoping the clearance is enough.

    I am on a tight ish budget at present, as the wheels cost me.

    The ride rides beautifully well, and I am really happy with it, will post a photo later tonight on the my bike photo post.

    Any one around Manchester Area up for rides out give me a shout. Also I am congregating people for a manchester to blackpool on the 12th October should anyone fancy a trip out?

    Andrew

    September 11, 2013 at 9:51 am #756095
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    joeegg

    I’ve been using some Michelin
    I’ve been using some Michelin Lithion 2’s and found them perfectly good . Not one puncture and far better than budget Schwalbes.Got them in 25’s for around £12 each from Ribble.

    September 11, 2013 at 8:28 am #756093
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    mike the bike

    Worth a try for an
    Worth a try for an inexpensive tyre, as mentioned by Simon E, is the Schwalbe Blizzard.
    It’s one of cycling’s unsung heroes, combining reasonable flat protection with respectable grip and longevity. Probably the best value around if you are working to a tight budget.

    A step up in performance is the Michelin Lithion 2. It’s rated as a training tyre but actually performs well enough to satisfy most people. It will cost more but always seems to be on offer somewhere.

    I, along with quite a few riders I know, have switched completely to 25mm rubber. It seems a little more comfortable and doesn’t roll any slower so what’s not to like?

    Best of luck.

    September 11, 2013 at 12:17 am #756091
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    FMOAB

    25mm tyres have greater
    25mm tyres have greater volume and in my experience provide greater comfort on long runs. Unless the clearances on your frame or brakes is really tight you should have no problems. Recent research also seems to say that 25mm provides lower rolling resistence than 23 mm and the pro peleton seems to agree.

    September 10, 2013 at 10:25 pm #756089
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    CharityChainAstley

    Could I also ask, can I
    Could I also ask, can I simply just change for a 700 x25c rather than 23 profile? What impact does this have?

    Thanks again

    September 10, 2013 at 10:09 pm #756087
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    CharityChainAstley

    Wow, I have been riding for
    Wow, I have been riding for about 12 months and organised a couple of events, as supporting charities is very important to me.

    One thing I don’t think I anticipated is the extent of tyre cost, although I wouldn’t put cheap tyres on my car, for some reason I am trying to scrimp and scrape on my bike.

    Stuck which ones to get now #o

    September 10, 2013 at 9:23 pm #756085
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    joemmo

    A warning – I just got some
    A warning – I just got some wheels built up with dt rims and could not get my continental GP tyres on them without some swearing and serious levering – and my thumb based tyre fitting technique is pretty good. The rims just seem to be a couple of mm bigger than mavics and it makes a big difference.

    The thought of trying to get a tyre off and on at the roadside was not attractive so I’ve just got a pair of Schwalbe duranos on recommendation. They popped on easily by hand and so far so good.

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