Recommend me some tyres!
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After many thousand of miles i'm looking to replace my road tyres.
I've had Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp tyres on which have lasted well but wondered what people recommend.
Now for a real numpty question, what size are they??
It looks as though 23-622 (700x23c) is printed on them but too worn to tell, the rims are Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL so any ideas?
I've had Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp tyres on which have lasted well but wondered what people recommend.
Now for a real numpty question, what size are they??
It looks as though 23-622 (700x23c) is printed on them but too worn to tell, the rims are Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL so any ideas?
Conti GP4000s in 25mm. Great tyre in the wet and dry. The 25mm are considerably more comfy than the 23mm ones - just make sure you drop the pressures (sub 100).
Pretty good protection but if you're wanting to run something through winter I'd look at the 4 Seasons but be aware they size up A LOT smaller than the GP4000s. The 25mm 4 Seasons are similar in width to the 23mm GP4000s.
Also really rate the Mavic Yksion pro/grip link in 25mm size. Not tried them in the wet but they're very good in the dry.
Pretty good protection but if you're wanting to run something through winter I'd look at the 4 Seasons but be aware they size up A LOT smaller than the GP4000s. The 25mm 4 Seasons are similar in width to the 23mm GP4000s.
Also really rate the Mavic Yksion pro/grip link in 25mm size. Not tried them in the wet but they're very good in the dry.
Marcellus said:
Ok next numpy question; 23 or 25 what's the difference?
I've tended to run my 23s at 130psi in the dry dropping to 110 if i go out in the wet.
Although they're only 2mm wider they have more volume (bigger cushion of air) and can (and should) be run at lower pressure. This makes them more comfy on our normal British roads. Testing has also revealed that 25mm tyres have marginally lower rolling resistance, which sounds counterintuitive at first.I've tended to run my 23s at 130psi in the dry dropping to 110 if i go out in the wet.
By the way 130 PSI is very high, maybe try dropping the pressure to see what softer tyres feel like first (unless you're a big unit that is.....).
25's are OK but make sure you have enough clearance between the tyre and the brake calliper. I ran 25s on my CAAD 10 earlier in the year but had to take them off because stones would get stuck on the brake calliper which meant getting off the bike and forcing it out. Less than ideal when climbing riding up a 15-20% gradient.
Michelin Pro4 Service Course are pretty good, and half the price of the Conti GP4000. I've not used the Contis but from what I hear there's not a massive amount in it, and at £20 each I run the Michelins on both my bikes and don't have any complaints so far. My brother borrowed a bike and managed to pinch-flat but that's because he didn't pump the tyres up before he went out and it hadn't been ridden in weeks, other than that puncture resistance has been good too.
OP I run the same tyre as you, no issues, one slow puncture in 18 months, but the tyre was on the wear indicators so replaced it.
If it was me I'd only replace if I wanted to go upto 25c, I'm tempted to as it will help ease off the poor road conditions in Wilts, as my frame is rubbish at absorbing road buzz
If I did I would probs go for conti gp4000s but they are quite pricey, i'm sure they are worth it, but it would piss me off if they got nicked or ruined quickly at the price they are
If it was me I'd only replace if I wanted to go upto 25c, I'm tempted to as it will help ease off the poor road conditions in Wilts, as my frame is rubbish at absorbing road buzz
If I did I would probs go for conti gp4000s but they are quite pricey, i'm sure they are worth it, but it would piss me off if they got nicked or ruined quickly at the price they are
There is a moon on a stick tyre. 2-3000 miles I think on this pair, no issues.
25c? check, fancy colours too.
Mount easily manually, not stupid tight? check
Folding, not heavy? check
Tons of grip? check, dual compound with stickier edges
Kevlar belt puncture protection? check
Good ride quality though? check
Cheap? check.
PlanetX Rage K. Usually about a tenner.
25c? check, fancy colours too.
Mount easily manually, not stupid tight? check
Folding, not heavy? check
Tons of grip? check, dual compound with stickier edges
Kevlar belt puncture protection? check
Good ride quality though? check
Cheap? check.
PlanetX Rage K. Usually about a tenner.
I agree with the Gatorskins comments, I switched to them from old Michelin amber walls on a mid 90s road bike, and almost instantly regretted it. They slip and slide all over the place, inspire no confidence whatsoever, are a particularly harsh ride, and didn't even have much in the way of puncture resistance. Continental's GP 4Seasons on the other hand, have been excellent. Good grip, reasonably comfortable, robust and hard wearing, with pretty good resistance to sharps on the road.
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