What tyres for a road bike??

rugbymackem · 12th September 2011, 04:59 PM

Looking for a bit of help from the SMB 'in the know-ers' - I have a road bike and currently have some Ultremo R.1 tyres on it but I have had four punctures in the last five weeks. I can't be going on with that so wondered what other people were using that are:

Light
Puncture resistant
Resilient
Grippy

Was thinking of some Continental grand prix's or similar...

Cue loads of stupid responses.......

Melody Nelson · 12th September 2011, 05:07 PM

I've been very happy with Michelin Krylion. Most recent pair have done well over 5000 miles in all weathers including snow, with only 1 puncture.

rugbymackem · 12th September 2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Melody Nelson

I've been very happy with Michelin Krylion. Most recent pair have done well over 5000 miles in all weathers including snow, with only 1 puncture.

Thanks for that! Maybe I should have said I need clinchers too

Melody Nelson · 12th September 2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbymackem

Thanks for that! Maybe I should have said I need clinchers too

that's what they are!

rugbymackem · 12th September 2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Melody Nelson

that's what they are!

Oh, I looked at them on Chain Reaction cycles and they only listed folding?

BBL · 12th September 2011, 05:34 PM

Folding just means they have no wires in them to help them retain their shape.

Ps. I've got Spesh Armadillo and no punctures so far

wor kid telt me · 12th September 2011, 05:38 PM

Love looking at bikes me

rugbymackem · 12th September 2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BBL

Folding just means they have no wires in them to help them retain their shape.

Ps. I've got Spesh Armadillo and no punctures so far

Oh, see - that's why I need some help with replacements. The Ultremo's were fitted when I bought the bike and I am just getting back into the swing of things...

BBL · 12th September 2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wor kid telt me

Love looking at bikes me

Have fun then...

Cee Jay · 12th September 2011, 06:00 PM

Have trained and TT'd this summer/autumn on Ultremo's without any major problems...however now that the shite weather is here I'm in the process of trying to fit Continental Hardshell Gatorskins for the winter bike....or I would If I could get the buggers on

never encountered a harder tyre to fit.

Having said that they seem pretty puncture proof...

Used Schwalbe Stelvios last winter which were pretty robust and with low rolling resistance.