New Tyres

JonesyBoy

Need to change my current tyres on my SCR 3.0 as one has a split. Currently have Kenda Kontenders 700X26C. I've got a voucher for wiggle so just wanted to know anyones thought on these.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... Tyre%20Set

Thinking of the red/black 700X23C, or would the 700X20 be OK on my rims they are alexrims DA22?

Slow Downcp

700 x 20 will fit, but 23's will be a lot more forgiving. No experience of the Vittoria's unfortunately though
What do you use your bike for (commuting, racing, sunday rides etc)?

JonesyBoy

Use it for training at weekends and evenings.

Lagavulin

I'd opt for the 23C's. I wonder if you might find 20's a little harsh going from 26C.

I had the Rubino Pros recommended to me (though I ended up with Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps). Haven't tried Vittorias yet but if I end up with Fulcrum or Campag wheels on my new bike I may give them a go - think they're supplied by default.

Mettan

JonesyBoy wrote:

Need to change my current tyres on my SCR 3.0 as one has a split. Currently have Kenda Kontenders 700X26C. I've got a voucher for wiggle so just wanted to know anyones thought on these.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... Tyre%20Set

Thinking of the red/black 700X23C, or would the 700X20 be OK on my rims they are alexrims DA22?

I use the Pro foldings - and have found them to be a reliable and solid performing mid-range training tyre. They do a good job for the money, and look good aswell. Personally, I'd stick to 23's for general training - they work well enough.

simbil1

I'd go for the 25's unless the roads are good where you live. 25's seem to roll as well as 23's (I can't tell the difference anyway) and have the advantage of being more comfortable and less likely to pinch flat if you ride over a stone or into a pot hole.
I used to always ride 19mm tyres back in the day and the bike used to bounce around like a mad thing when going over rough patches of road.

italiaandyf

I use rubino pro's and they're excellent - roll pretty well and grip well in the wet - I use a pro on the front and a pro tech on the back - the tech's have an additional puncture resistant layer. These are pretty cheap on ribble at the moment.