Tire recommendations for a beginner

[kermit]

I just put some Specialized Armadillo Elites on my bike. I really like them and they are kevlar-like with a reinforcement. They are not light, but for training they are sturdy.

[jesvetmed]

Alpine: I'm also really interested to hear if anyone has tried "Pit Stop" and if it worked out for them? Sounds excellent for shorter races (ie, triathlons) where time really counts a lot for a tube change!? This has been my new obsession / worry!

[Geonz]

What was the cause of the flat? Glass or a pinch flat? When I was a new rider I had a few of the latter 'cause I didn't realize how important it was to keep those puppies inflated.

I have Bontrager race lite hard cast tires and so far they have been pretty bombproof.

[JMM77]

What was the cause of the flat? Glass or a pinch flat? When I was a new rider I had a few of the latter 'cause I didn't realize how important it was to keep those puppies inflated.

I have Bontrager race lite hard cast tires and so far they have been pretty bombproof.

As far as I can tell, the only thing I could have run over was a small rock...didn't see any glass/nails/etc. on the road. And I wasn't even going at high speeds...just messing around with clipping in/out of my new pedals in a quiet neighborhood. The tire in question was the rear tire and the blowout was on the side of the tire. And, yes, they were properly inflated.

[madscot13]

continental gatorskins, I love them but wish I could find more sizes.

[KatyLady]

I'll add another vote for Continental Gatorskins. Very nice and durable tire.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Pasella Panaracer "Tourguard" tires (with inner Kevlar belt) are very durable, come in many sizes, and are not very expensive. They are very flat resistant, I've used them for a couple of years on incredibly rough gravel roads.