http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: ........tyres en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:19:10 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43207 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:09:12 +0000 custard 43207@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>that looks a handy gadget </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43205 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:53:43 +0000 wee folding bike 43205@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>One of these:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/simson-tyre-mate-prod22353/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/simson-tyre-mate-prod22353/</a></p> <p>makes it easy to fit Marathons, even on 349mm rims. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43199 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:17:43 +0000 custard 43199@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>decided to go with the Gatorskins<br /> The Michelin Kyrlion Carbon were tempting though </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43107 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:49:55 +0000 DaveC 43107@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I use Schwabe Marathon Plus on three bikes now. Plenty grip for my liking. I've only had a problem when a faulty tube valve deflated the tyre slowly and made the back end a little unstable on roundabouts. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43106 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:24:25 +0000 wingpig 43106@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Specialized Armadillo. Below twenty pounds from SJS, usually. No problems with speed or grip and no punctures </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43096 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:47:32 +0000 gembo 43096@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Gatorskins are good. THey will puncture. But easy to change em. Also not bad value - couple years back about £15.</p> <p>Marathon Plus - grip I have always thought fine, indeed too grippy - they slow me down. They do not puncture, touch woodenspoke because if they do, you can't get them off.</p> <p>If you have to get to work to punch the clock before a certain time or have meetings that you should not be late for then Marathon Plus - maybe £23? These prices may have risen. I have not had to purchase anyas no punctures but clear;y I am getting one tomorrow. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43091 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:24:07 +0000 kaputnik 43091@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Since the spokes (touch wood) seem sorted</em></p> <p>wooden spokes is where you're going wrong. You want to try the metal ones. Well worth a shot. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43087 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:10:34 +0000 kaputnik 43087@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Gatorskins all the way for commuting. Slick, fast-rolling, grippy compound, tough. Soft enough to put on and off without much bother. Enough said. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43086 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:32:48 +0000 custard 43086@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>the Michelin Kyrlion Carbon seems to get good reviews<br /> any issues I should be aware of from the 28c to 25c?<br /> cheers </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43080 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:52:43 +0000 amir 43080@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well I am a big fan of Michelin Kyrlion Carbon. They are well reviewed. I find them quick, grippy and pretty good for puncture resistance. You should be able to get them for about £20 but I think only up to 25mm.</p> <p>On the commuter I have Gatorskins Hardcase. According to the advertising these should be more puncture proof but its hard to tell. I think they are somewhat less grippy than the above in the wet (but that could be the balance on the bike? Different bike).</p> <p>I have also had Marathons (hated - very slow no grip), Maxxis Colombiere (nice but not so good for commuting due to less puncture resistance), and have Conti GP4000s on th Van Nick (v nice but a bit spenny for commuting use). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43079 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:26:20 +0000 custard 43079@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>all! lol</p> <p>speed<br /> grip<br /> comfort<br /> price(not looking to spend mad money,£20 odds a tyre?)<br /> durability<br /> colour</p> <p>puncture proof,well we all like no punctures ever but I can manage a change if needs be<br /> Since the spokes (touch wood) seem sorted I have had no punctures on the Vittorias<br /> I would say they arent massive on grip though<br /> dont really had a reference as i have been on 26" MTB wheels for the last few years </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43078 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:11:19 +0000 amir 43078@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What are the most important factors for you?</p> <p>Price<br /> Puncture proofness<br /> Comfort<br /> Speed<br /> Durability<br /> Colour<br /> Grip<br /> .. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43077 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:10:06 +0000 Morningsider 43077@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I use Continental Gatorskins - light, grippy, long lasting and pretty good puncture resistance (although I know not everyone agrees with this). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4144#post-43076 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:03:42 +0000 custard 43076@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>okay. So after my ongoing spoke issues with the boardman<br /> the rear tyre blew today while parked up<br /> checked and saw no broken spoke/rim tape<br /> found a 1cm ish split in the tub<br /> swapped the tube and after inflating,pop!<br /> so on closer investigation</p> <p><a href="http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/custards_xbox_mods/?action=view&amp;current=tyre.jpg"><img src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/custards_xbox_mods/th_tyre.jpg"></a></p> <p>so,looking at a new tyre<br /> that was a Vittoria Zaffiro in 700c x 28c<br /> Any recommendations ones to avoid?<br /> bikes used mainly for 10 mile each way cross city commute </p>