I had a pair of Gatorskin Hardshell tires 700/23 and they lasted 4700 miles without a flat. My LBS finally said the side walls were ready to go and I needed new tires. They recommended replacing them with 700/25 for better handling on roads with potholes and bad pavement. Since I don't want to change flats on the road, I love these tires. Even though they cost more, they last twice as long and no money is spent on tubes. So, saving money on inexpensive tires might actually cost more.
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Thread: What Road Tires Do You Suggest?
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06-08-2012, 12:24 PM #1
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06-08-2012, 03:05 PM #2
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Gatorskins all the way.
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06-15-2012, 05:57 AM #3
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Conti 4-seasons for me. But I think any continental tire is good. I just hate flats. Conti's also come in colors.
If you're concerned about flats, get some decent tubes too. I ride butyl michelins & like them. Race tubes are too thin. I buy the tubes from Amazon for a fairly good price.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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