anyone nominate a really good 700x23c road bike tyre for training, touring etc, ie michelin krylion? continental gatorskin? anybody have any experience with any and which are good/so good
2007-09-10 00:44:42 · 12 answers · asked by john f 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Don't want to offend anyone but you did ask for training / touring tires right? I do little touring but know you would want a little tougher tire with better tread wear than a racing tire.
Conti GP, Mich. Pros etc. are great for racing but I wouldn't use for touring. I personally use Mich. Pro 2 tires, they are the best racing tire I've ever used. However they wear quickly and are too sticky for touring / training.
2007-09-10 05:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the Michelin Krylions for 1600 miles without a flat. Previously, I was flatting every few hundred miles with Michelin Pro Race and Hutchinson Top Speeds.
The Krylions perform very close to the regular Michelin Pro Race tires which are known for their very low rolling resistance.
Update: Link below is to a forums poll of Gaterskins vs Krylions.
2007-09-10 09:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by SmartMonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can.
The Gatorskins are nothing short of miraculous.
I used to average a flat every 100 miles. I live in the NYC Metro area and between glass, metal threads from tires, crummy roads, etc. 100 miles was the norm.
Since I switched over to Gatorskins three years ago I've had three flats total. One came from hitting a pot hole and one was a slow leak that didn't require changing until I got home.
I ride a lot and these tires are worth your money.
2007-09-10 01:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the Specialized Mondo S Works, Michelin Pro Race, and Megamiums
2007-09-10 03:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I second the gatorskin tires, but I also put Stans liquid latex in the tubes for added puncture resistance. I have gatorskins on both of my commuters and have only had two flats in as many years (knock on wood). I have some friends that race on the gatorskins but I wouldn't recommend it they just don't roll as well as a "race" tire.
2007-09-10 03:55:50 · answer #5 · answered by Merrily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I'm sure the tires you mentioned are very good. I came across a tire on performancebike.com that is cheap (about $8 - $10 per tire) and has performed well. It's the Forte GT-2 Kevlar. I have about 800 miles on them so far this season and have had no punctures so far. Although I think they're only available is 700x25.
2007-09-10 01:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
decrease priced long donning tires are Schwalbe. costly good notch experience street tires are Continental 4000S and Michelin professional 3. The Schwalbe tire could be 0.5 the fee of a 4000S, with a lot of overall performance for the casual rider.
2016-10-04 07:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by vaden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I swear by Conti Grand Prix series of tires. I have been using them for the last 10 years and I really have very few complaints. My flats are minimal and they give me a lot of life. They are not cheap however.
2007-09-10 04:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have recently tried Maxxis Detonators. Very nice tire! Great punture resistance. Good wear. Excellent in the rain. Try them. You just might like 'em.
2007-09-10 03:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by Madrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the desert here, I use specialized pro mondo, armadillo type.
2007-09-13 14:03:24 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋