Just about to order some tyres

FSR_XC
FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
edited April 2009 in Road buying advice
I know there has been a fair share of what tyre threads.

I got home today to find I had a tyre problem - I could see the lamination threads.

Looking on Ribble & want to order tonight. Sad I know, but I like the idea of getting a set of blue tyres (that's what's on it @mo - Spesh Mondo Pro)

Can't decide between these:

Continental Ultra Sport Kevlar Fold Tyre
Vittoria Rubino Pro Folding Tyre
Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp Folding Tyre
Michelin Lithion
Schwalbe Blizzard

I ride in all weathers, on hilly country lanes, will be doing at least one sportive and couple of TT's this year and cover about 2-3k a yr. I need puncture protection and a tyre with good wet & dry grip that is also pretty quick.

Any comments on these (or any others)
Stumpjumper FSR 09/10 Pro Carbon, Genesis Vapour CX20 ('17)Carbon, Rose Xeon CW3000 '14, Raleigh R50

http://www.visiontrack.com

Comments

  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Conti GP 4000S - Fantastic tyres - much better than the vredestein on your list. They came out top in some German bike mags very very technical tests too.
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    The Rubino pro's have been on my winter/work bike for a year now.Fantastic tyre which roll nearly as well as the pro 3's on mu summer bike.
    Puncture protection is very good and, I ride on city roads every day and only one puncture to date.
    Grip is also excellent too.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    None of the ones you listed mate. Go for Pro Race 3s, ace tyres. Available in two different blues too.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I've just put baby blue pro race 3's on my pompino, supremely grippy and really corners well, haven't tried it in the wet yet becuase i cleaned the bike and don't want to get it dirty again!!!!!

    Looks fab though.
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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    +1 PR3
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  • FSR_XC
    FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
    Really can only afford to spend absolute max of £20 / tyre.
    Stumpjumper FSR 09/10 Pro Carbon, Genesis Vapour CX20 ('17)Carbon, Rose Xeon CW3000 '14, Raleigh R50

    http://www.visiontrack.com
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Have to say, go without something this weekend and get the Michelins. Some good offers out there and should only be a tenner more overall.
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  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    Michelin Krylions should do you fine. You can get them for 19.99 each from CRC with a choice of colours too.

    They are a very racy training tyre apparently and have got glowing reviews here and the rest of the cycling community. More puncture resistance than the Pro Races and more durability at the expense of some grip in the wet (but not much!!!). They have also got them in blue :)
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  • FSR_XC
    FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
    Ribble are doing Michelin Pro 3's for £23.25, so I've taken the plunge

    Ta for the input
    Stumpjumper FSR 09/10 Pro Carbon, Genesis Vapour CX20 ('17)Carbon, Rose Xeon CW3000 '14, Raleigh R50

    http://www.visiontrack.com

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