Where to buy Ritchey SpeedMax Pro tires+waterproof advice

bigdrew1

Hey, I'm after some road/hard pack tires and read a few reviews on the Ritchey SpeedMax Pro 2.0 tires but I can't find anywhere to buy them in the uk.

This is the tire

They will be going on a Cararra Fury if it makes any difference.

Also I want to carry on cycling to school/work though winter so I'll be needing some decent clothing. The only major problem is there is nowhere to change/shower at school so they will have to go over shirt/tie and trousers. (I'll just leave my jacket there) I only need to go about 3 miles each way and it is flat so it doesn't have to be hugely breathable I just didn't have a clue where to start looking.

Thanks for any help
Andy

baccaman21

Hmmm... they're a US brand aren't they...? their UK distibutor is here...

You can maybe give them a call if you're dead set on these type... I'm sure you could try alternative tyres though, there's plenty of hybrid, road/off road tyres out there. I don't know specifically, and if you're after hard wearing too then I'm doubly stumped...

As far as waterproofs are concerned I personally use the Altura Dryline Overtrousers which are cut specifically for riding, high at the back, adjustable leg length, wide zip bottoms (for getting on and off)... can't fault em...

But they are other brands out there... I know berghaus do a decent pair of w'proof Riding Trousers these days...

As for jackets... I have a North Face Hiking Jacket, THe only downside is that the back rises up, (as it's not cut for riding) - but the Trousers counter that problem...

You'll want over shoes as well...

bigdrew1

ok, Thanks for the advice on waterproofs. Do you have any other suggestions for tires I am still very open to different tires but there dosn't seem to be much choice for Semi slic tires.

bigdrew1

Right, I think I'm going to go for Panaracer Mach SS tires. Have just as good reviews, Half the price and I can actually get hold of them easily. I'll be sorting a jacket+trousers out shortly so ill have a look at the ones you mentioned. Not really thought about shoes much so ill have a quick look now. Again, thanks for you help.

Big n Daft

What about these?

Similar tread pattern to the Ritchey's?

Might be worth a look.

http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle ... ter2.shtml