Which Winter Road Bike Tyres?
Discussion
All year on the commuting and general winter riding Hutchinson Secteur 28's tubeless. No punctures, issues, failures and so comfortable, grippy and quick. Put in 75 rear and 65 front at the start of the week and they probably lose a little.
Completely converted to rode tubeless with 25 pro ones on the good rims and not a single puncture all year, no cut tyres, one bigger hole out in Italy that sealed eventually.
Completely converted to road tubeless now. 7000kms this year on them and whilst I carry a spare tube jic I can't imagine going back to tubes full time now. I just don't think about punctures anymore, a welcome relief in this cruddy weather.
Completely converted to rode tubeless with 25 pro ones on the good rims and not a single puncture all year, no cut tyres, one bigger hole out in Italy that sealed eventually.
Completely converted to road tubeless now. 7000kms this year on them and whilst I carry a spare tube jic I can't imagine going back to tubes full time now. I just don't think about punctures anymore, a welcome relief in this cruddy weather.
Not wanting to make a new topic hopefully someone can offer insight in this one.
Can anyone suggest any cheap 23c x700 tyres?
The cheaper the better as I only really use my bike for going to the shops or to the gym at the moment.
For the 3rd day in a row I've gotten a puncture on my rear wheel (cheap conti sport) perhaps it's just bad luck or the weather? or maybe it's time to get a new tyre?.
I do a good check of the wheel before putting a new tube in each time and there's always small rips/slashes where whatever has caused the puncture has gotten stuck into. I'd pump it up, ride to the shops (half a mile away), come back and be fine. The next morning I'd see that it's flat and spot the puncture.
Also, is it at all worth moving up from 23c to a larger tyre? the only thing I care about really is not getting punctures. don't care for weight or rolling resistance though I do understand that you will get less RR and more comfy ride.
thanks.
Can anyone suggest any cheap 23c x700 tyres?
The cheaper the better as I only really use my bike for going to the shops or to the gym at the moment.
For the 3rd day in a row I've gotten a puncture on my rear wheel (cheap conti sport) perhaps it's just bad luck or the weather? or maybe it's time to get a new tyre?.
I do a good check of the wheel before putting a new tube in each time and there's always small rips/slashes where whatever has caused the puncture has gotten stuck into. I'd pump it up, ride to the shops (half a mile away), come back and be fine. The next morning I'd see that it's flat and spot the puncture.
Also, is it at all worth moving up from 23c to a larger tyre? the only thing I care about really is not getting punctures. don't care for weight or rolling resistance though I do understand that you will get less RR and more comfy ride.
thanks.
ambuletz said:
Not wanting to make a new topic hopefully someone can offer insight in this one.
Can anyone suggest any cheap 23c x700 tyres?
The cheaper the better as I only really use my bike for going to the shops or to the gym at the moment.
For the 3rd day in a row I've gotten a puncture on my rear wheel (cheap conti sport) perhaps it's just bad luck or the weather? or maybe it's time to get a new tyre?.
I do a good check of the wheel before putting a new tube in each time and there's always small rips/slashes where whatever has caused the puncture has gotten stuck into. I'd pump it up, ride to the shops (half a mile away), come back and be fine. The next morning I'd see that it's flat and spot the puncture.
Also, is it at all worth moving up from 23c to a larger tyre? the only thing I care about really is not getting punctures. don't care for weight or rolling resistance though I do understand that you will get less RR and more comfy ride.
thanks.
How cheap is cheap?Can anyone suggest any cheap 23c x700 tyres?
The cheaper the better as I only really use my bike for going to the shops or to the gym at the moment.
For the 3rd day in a row I've gotten a puncture on my rear wheel (cheap conti sport) perhaps it's just bad luck or the weather? or maybe it's time to get a new tyre?.
I do a good check of the wheel before putting a new tube in each time and there's always small rips/slashes where whatever has caused the puncture has gotten stuck into. I'd pump it up, ride to the shops (half a mile away), come back and be fine. The next morning I'd see that it's flat and spot the puncture.
Also, is it at all worth moving up from 23c to a larger tyre? the only thing I care about really is not getting punctures. don't care for weight or rolling resistance though I do understand that you will get less RR and more comfy ride.
thanks.
Conti GP4000s 25mm £49 for a pair delivered from JE James. Use code FIRST5 to get at this price.
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Your Dad said:
How cheap is cheap?
As cheap as possible, I'm talking £10, £5 a tyre if it's possible. I've still got the 'B-twin' tyre on the front of my triban 3 which i bought several years ago! the one you posted is nowhere near what I would spend. A plain black tyreTwistingMyMelon said:
if you are worried about punctures I would go 25c, just as they are less liable to get caught in road cracks and road damage I have found, in that they are a bit less fragile than 23cs
For how much? if it's cheap then I'll change both tyres for a pair of 25c's.ALawson said:
Pah! that's the exact one that I have! I must have bought it a couple of years ago only because the tyre I had before it had a tear in it big enough that the inner tube would start expanding into and burst 10seconds later.Yes. Michelin lithions.
Gp4 seasons are great, but IMHO the biggest determinant of whether you puncture is how worn out the tyre is. 2 (lithions) for about 20 quid means they can get replaced twice as often / once they start cutting up, and they grip OK.
IME cheap vittorias just leave you sitting on the road wondering wtf just happened/having serious 'dab of oppo' moments depending on which end just let go for zero provocation.
23 vs 25.. yeah, whatevs. Barely noticeable
Gp4 seasons are great, but IMHO the biggest determinant of whether you puncture is how worn out the tyre is. 2 (lithions) for about 20 quid means they can get replaced twice as often / once they start cutting up, and they grip OK.
IME cheap vittorias just leave you sitting on the road wondering wtf just happened/having serious 'dab of oppo' moments depending on which end just let go for zero provocation.
23 vs 25.. yeah, whatevs. Barely noticeable
Honestly, most of the tyres suggested are road race variants which naturally are on the thin side to save weight. It's winter folks and nobody wants to be f
king around at the side of the road snapping tyre levers in the pissing rain, unless you actually enjoy taking the skin of the palms of hands and then doing it all over again 5 miles down the road. There are loads of good quality touring tyres knocking around which contrary to some won't leave you drifting round corners or dropped from the local club run.
king around at the side of the road snapping tyre levers in the pissing rain, unless you actually enjoy taking the skin of the palms of hands and then doing it all over again 5 miles down the road. There are loads of good quality touring tyres knocking around which contrary to some won't leave you drifting round corners or dropped from the local club run.Does anyone have any experience of using these LifeLine Essential road tyres?
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Considering on perhaps maybe gettting these and going up to a 25c. I'm not in a position to splash £20+ per tyre yet. If it can last me at least another 3-6 months then great. I only ever really do about 4 miles every day at the most.The way I see it it must be better then the 23c conti tyres I have now which have given me 8 punctures in the past couple of months (I have owned it a couple of years though).
works out £14 for a pair.
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Considering on perhaps maybe gettting these and going up to a 25c. I'm not in a position to splash £20+ per tyre yet. If it can last me at least another 3-6 months then great. I only ever really do about 4 miles every day at the most.The way I see it it must be better then the 23c conti tyres I have now which have given me 8 punctures in the past couple of months (I have owned it a couple of years though).
works out £14 for a pair.
ambuletz said:
Does anyone have any experience of using these LifeLine Essential road tyres?
Link
Considering on perhaps maybe gettting these and going up to a 25c. I'm not in a position to splash £20+ per tyre yet. If it can last me at least another 3-6 months then great. I only ever really do about 4 miles every day at the most.The way I see it it must be better then the 23c conti tyres I have now which have given me 8 punctures in the past couple of months (I have owned it a couple of years though).
works out £14 for a pair.
I just threw out the tyres I took off of my Trek Road bike. If I seen something like this I would have just given them to you.Link
Considering on perhaps maybe gettting these and going up to a 25c. I'm not in a position to splash £20+ per tyre yet. If it can last me at least another 3-6 months then great. I only ever really do about 4 miles every day at the most.The way I see it it must be better then the 23c conti tyres I have now which have given me 8 punctures in the past couple of months (I have owned it a couple of years though).
works out £14 for a pair.
They were still good but I splashed out on some conti 4 seasons. Shame.
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