No puncture tyres?

stefano
stefano Posts: 254
edited February 2008 in Commuting chat
Hello, after having plenty of punctures the last two years almost every month and mostly the rear tyre I am thinking to change tyres brand.

I ride with Michelin Crylion Crabon 700x25. I am considering Continental Ultra Gatorskin or Schwalbe Marathon Plus.

Marathons are good but twice the weight, how good are the Gatorskins, any other suggestion?

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  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    Everyone loves the Marathons, but they are extremely hard to get on! Get the LBS to do it. Plus, they have the reflective sidewall, which is a good plus.

    I have Specialised Armadilloes, which are pretty good - you need to hit a big piece of glass straight on to puncture them.
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    The only completely puncture-free tyres are the solid rubber ones, c.1890's
  • cntl
    cntl Posts: 290
    edited February 2008
    Before I purchased my Marathon Pluses, I spent about 2 hours online doing "research"on different cycling fora. The primary criterium was punture protection. What I found is that there are a few good tires out there, but on this criterium M.Pluses outweight the nearest rivals by a huge, massive margin (even the more expenisve ones!) Of all the stuff I bought for the bike, they were the best "investment" by a mile.

    Also, I found them the easiest tires to put on. I have the 25mm ones, 700C.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    I use Specialized All Conditons Pro's, never a puncture in 6000 miles. Marathon Plus are probably the ultimate, Gatorskins are puncture resistant in name only (Conti tyre rubber is too soft and perhaps too thin, and cuts up easily in my experience).

    Whatever you use, proper inflation to decent pressures with a track pump is essential to minimise punctires.
  • duckfoot1606
    duckfoot1606 Posts: 89
    You might like to consider Bontrager race lite hardcase too, probably on the heavy side for competition but as tough as old boots. Currently a tenner a throw from Allterraincycles.

    AP
  • donnie murdo
    donnie murdo Posts: 986
    Used a pair of Gator Skins on my commute bike for 5 months. They are more resistant to punctures than proper road racing tyres but they do puncture and are a pain to get on and off.

    I wont buy another pair when they are done.
  • chewa
    chewa Posts: 164
    I just accept puctures.

    Had two last week (both times caused by smacking into potholes in the dark)

    Adds 10 minutes to the trip

    They are first for ages though.

    I'm using the last of a wee stock of Conti TT2000's i had - probably swap to Panaracer Paselas (again easy to change) after these wear out.
    plus je vois les hommes, plus j'admire les chiens

    Black 531c tourer
    FCN 7
    While dahn saff Dahon Speed 6 FCN 11!!!
    Also 1964 Flying Scot Continental
    1995 Cinelli Supercorsa (columbus slx)
    BTwin Rockrider 8.1
    Unicycle
    Couple of others!
  • benjus
    benjus Posts: 27
    I've had Armadillos for a few months now (700cx25). I was having a bad run for punctures before I fitted them, but I haven't had any since. Not too hard to fit either.
  • Tariq
    Tariq Posts: 55
    Schwalbe MP have served me well, no punctures in over a year (approx 1500 miles) and I ride on all terrains. A couple of points;

    1. I did not notice the extra weight of these tyres, my ride seems exactly the same as it did on the previous regular tyres.

    2. They were very easy (yes, easy) to fit. I know other folks have had trouble but on my rims (700 x 32c) they fitted in 10 mins without any tools. I just hope I don't have to take them off, ever!
  • jefferee
    jefferee Posts: 80
    Can't beat 26x2.10 MTB knobbies, IME.

    It also helps to never say, write, or think about the word I will only render as 'p*nct*re'.

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