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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 1887.1 | 9/11(nine-and-elevenpence) Dunlop RR(substandard) | IDEFIX::HEMMINGS | Lanterne Rouge | Mon Mar 25 1991 10:08 | 7 |
| No, that's what I used to buy, before we went metric and when I
started riding in 1960!! Haven't found anything as good value yet though.
I've used Wolber LS20, which are pretty bald but seem OK, and don't cut,
I've just started on a pair of Michelin Road II's, which do have a bit of tread
and cost only 85 FF. I saw some Hutchinson Kevlars which looked OK as well, I
think Rob had some.
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| 1887.2 | Modern technology? Pah! | UKCSSE::ROBINSON | Old wheelmen never die.... | Mon Mar 25 1991 10:32 | 14 |
| Yeah, those Dunlops were great tyres Robin. Brings me to my current
hobby horse....
One would think that with the wonders of modern technology, somebody
would have made a decent, fast tyre that didn't puncture. Believing the
hype, I bought Nutrak Kevlar Roadlites. Had the first puncture on the
4th. day (a flint). Just unlucky I thought; but second puncture in
second week; third in third (all flints). This was on standard British
roads. Tyres now back where they came from. I buy Specialised instead.
They puncture just as bad. I spent the money I saved on beer and turned
philosophical....
Chris
P.S: Dunlop RR's really *didn't* puncture....
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| 1887.3 | I like my matrix clinchers | AD::CRANE | Pizza is good brain food | Mon Mar 25 1991 11:29 | 12 |
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For Clinchers I really like the Matrix CDK3's that I baought half
way through last year. Only one puncture so far and they ride very
nicely! I ride these on the pothole roads around worcester MA.
I havn't decided what to use for Tubulars yet this year. To be
honest I don't want to spend any of the money that I'm saving for a
new bike but the old tires are just to cut up to be any good.
John C.
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| 1887.4 | Stick with Conti's | ORIENT::HUI | | Mon Mar 25 1991 14:54 | 44 |
| You really can not get any better clinchers then the Conti's. Are you
using the foldable model or the the regular. the reason I ask is that
the foldables are about 40-55 grams lighter in it's same respective size.
For Example:
Grand Prix
max PSI
700 X 18 230g 135
700 X 18 175g 135 foldables
700 X 20 240g 120
700 X 20 185g 120 foldables
700 X 20 240g 120
700 X 20 185g 120 foldables
700 X 23 255g 120
700 X 23 205g 120 foldables
700 X 25 285g 120
Super Sport Ultra
max PSI
700 X 18 250g 135
700 X 18 205g 135 foldables
700 X 23 300g 125
700 X 23 220g 120 foldables
700 X 25 310g 125
The weight difference is probably due to the type of wire core used.
I don't think there is another clincher tire out that can handle 135
psi either.
If you are into more recreational riding. Then I would suggest you go
to the Supersport Ultra. The tire has a little more rolling resistance
then the Grand Prix but it will last longer and prevent more snake
bites. I also suggest you use the Conti's tube when using there tires
(especially the 18cc ones). I have heard that is the only tube that
works well in them.
Your only other choice is to go tubular. In my opinon, it's not worth
the mess unless you are racing or doing TT.
Good Luck,
Dave
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| 1887.5 | get fatter | USMRM5::MREID | | Mon Mar 25 1991 14:58 | 7 |
| My (700 x 23) Continental Gran Prix clinchers lasted about 4000 miles
and then wore out. I NEVER had a flat! They are the most durable tire
I have experienced. I'd recommend the 23 width for extra comfort (over
the 18mm width) and added resistance to snakebites. I weigh about 170-
175 lbs, and beat the heck out of those training tires, with no flats.
Mark
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| 1887.6 | | RUTILE::MACFADYEN | On with the motley | Tue Mar 26 1991 07:20 | 13 |
| 1887.7 | Pump'em UP | NEMAIL::DELORIEA | Fixed till spring | Tue Mar 26 1991 14:09 | 13 |
| >> I had snakebite punctures with it, but I think not many that were
>> caused by road debris.
Rod,
I think you might want to check to see you have proper tire pressure. I had a
terrible time with getting snakebite punctures, until I started pumping my
tires 15-20lbs over the recommended limit. I thought the overage might cause
problems with blowouts or short tire life, but I've found it is better to be
over inflated than to be under inflated. Also I'm not sure how accurate my gage
is on my pump.
Tom
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| 1887.8 | PUMP IT UP! | WMOIS::C_GIROUARD | | Tue Mar 26 1991 15:29 | 12 |
| I agree with Tom. In fact, I was in the shop last summer and the
Conti salesman was in there so I struck up a conversation with
the guy on this very subject. He said that all manufacturers
under-rate the max on their tires by at least 20lbs. as a
general rule. He stated that Conti Grand Prix's have a burst
rate of approx. 255lbs... I always run 20-25lbs. over and
have never had a problem.
Chip
P.S. My vote (racing) goes to Conti Grand Prix and training
I vote for Avocet K20's - They're bulletproof (my $.02)
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| 1887.9 | Mature them ! | BEEZER::MCGOWAN | | Fri Apr 12 1991 07:27 | 13 |
| I'm not sure if anyone does this anymore, or even if it will help with
todays non-rubber compounds, but when I was racing (about 10 years ago)
I used to buy tyres at least 1 YEAR ahead of when I'd be using them, and
keep them in a cool, dark place for the rubber to age and harden.
Everyone in my cycling club used to do this, and we all agreed
it undoubtedly reduced the frequency of punctures. If I used
fresh tyres, I'd puncture much more frequently that on matured tyres (I'm
talking about tubulars - never tried 'clinchers')
Does anyone else do this ?
Pete
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| 1887.10 | Michelin | CARMEL::BUCHANAN | Bat | Sun Apr 14 1991 04:07 | 11 |
| You live in France now don't you Rod?
How about Michelin? I use their Hi-lite Comp. They seem to fall in
the middle of all the categories, weight, lively feel, puncture
resistance and mileage.
But if the truth be told I use them mostly because I'm cheap and I can
get them cheap. One of the mail order shops sells them for $12.50
each, which is a very good price. I've never used their top of the
line, HD Super Comps, but this same outfit sells them for $18.50 I
believe.
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| 1887.11 | | RUTILE::MACFADYEN | I need to know much more | Mon Apr 15 1991 09:36 | 10 |
| Re .10:
Yes I do. However I've just spent the weekend in England and bought
tyres at my fave shop there, Dave Russell in Slough. For the record, I
got Continental Super Sport 23mm, which have a tiny centre ridge and a
fine diamond tread. They look nicely made and were reasonably priced at
UK#8.50 each. Can't wait to use them now!
Rod
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