Which tyres?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Squillinossett wrote:
    IMO, they look awful! just does not fit with the bike! errrggg

    They look good because of what they represent...

    Plus, they are my fave tyres.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Squillinossett wrote:
    IMO, they look awful! just does not fit with the bike! errrggg

    So what you want are tyres that are cosmetically good as opposed to a model that has proved itself in some of the toughest races (It was on the 1st,2nd,3rd in 2007 Roubaix) plus other Classics victories
    M.Rushton
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    mrushton wrote:
    Squillinossett wrote:
    IMO, they look awful! just does not fit with the bike! errrggg

    So what you want are tyres that are cosmetically good as opposed to a model that has proved itself in some of the toughest races (It was on the 1st,2nd,3rd in 2007 Roubaix) plus other Classics victories

    If that means having green tyres, then yes im afraid.
  • markos1963
    markos1963 Posts: 3,724
    TornadoTom wrote:
    markos1963 wrote:
    TornadoTom wrote:
    What's wrong with Conti Ultra Sports then? Use the ones on the bike. They are free

    No offence but they are probably the worst tyres I have every owned. Came on my Boardman SC and were terrible from the start. 10 punctures in three rides was bad enough but they don't roll very well or corner well with a reluctance to turn into bends.

    I commuted through Warrington on them for 2 years and didn't get any punctures.

    I'll sell you mine then, they're in the shed gathering dust :wink:
    Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Try these then -

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Vittoria-TYRES-ROAD-TRI-TRACK-FOLDING-Vittoria-Open-Corsa-Evo-KS-Folding-Tyre/VITTTYRF350
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Try these then -

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Vittoria-TYRES-ROAD-TRI-TRACK-FOLDING-Vittoria-Open-Corsa-Evo-KS-Folding-Tyre/VITTTYRF350

    Good, but only do 23mm
  • TornadoTom
    TornadoTom Posts: 129
    Black/Black 700x25mm

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... ITTTYRF260
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Thanks tom!
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Ordered, with the matching inner tubes...£60. oops, but still, I trust they will be worth it!
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    This has probably been done to death before, but are these tyres suitable for racing only or are they a fairly robust all year round tyre with decent puncture resistance?

    I recently switched from Michelin pro race 3's (which were lovely but cut up and punctured all too often for my liking) to Conti 4 Seasons which I haven't quite warmed to. Feel a bit treacle-ish after the Michelins.

    Any helpful opinions much appreciated.


    Peter
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    In reality, most people who think they need Evo Corsas would be perfectly happy on Rubino Pros - they are no heavier, offer similar puncture protection and roll just as well on real roads.....but as long as there are enough suckers buying Corsas, I suppose it keeps the price of Rubinos down for everyone else....
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    +1

    Rubino pros will also last twice as long and puncture half as much.
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Infamous wrote:
    +1

    Rubino pros will also last twice as long and puncture half as much.

    Why? I have Rubinos now (albeit not the pros) and I must admit I have never had a puncture, but why would the opens puncture more?
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    They are built for speed above all else, not really ideal for riding through wet, thorn filled winter roads where speed is of little concern.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    Squillinossett wrote:

    Why? I have Rubinos now (albeit not the pros) and I must admit I have never had a puncture, but why would the opens puncture more?

    I think the point is this: why bother spending an extra £15ea on tyres which are not going to offer any significant real-world improvement over Rubinos. For the price of a pair of Corsa Evos, you could buy three Rubino Pros and still have a tenner left over...
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    I have read some reviews of both, and from what I have read the Paves are fantastic, and durable, but the open corsa's are the polar opposite (im starting to understand this tyre thing now)

    So, im am going to cancel the open evos, get some Rubino Pro 3's (£15 each at Ribble) and then maybe in the future look at getting some Paves, once I get over the green issue...
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    I know napD loves them but I can't see the point in Paves unless you race on cobbles. Stick with Rubino pros for now and get some open corsas (or whatever) in april.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Infamous wrote:
    I know napD loves them but I can't see the point in Paves unless you race on cobbles. Stick with Rubino pros for now and get some open corsas (or whatever) in april.

    I take it you haven't tried them then...
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    NapoleonD wrote:
    I take it you haven't tried them then...
    No, I've never raced Paris Roubaix so have not needed them.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    NapoleonD wrote:
    I take it you haven't tried them then...

    I've ridden both - corsas do ride well, but not '£70 per set' well. Unless you are fixated on the bling/pose factor, then I would go for Rubino Pros...
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Infamous wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    I take it you haven't tried them then...
    No, I've never raced Paris Roubaix so have not needed them.

    :roll:

    They have lots of grip, are puncture resistant, roll really well and 'feel' better than almost anything else out there.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    softlad wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    I take it you haven't tried them then...

    I've ridden both - corsas do ride well, but not '£70 per set' well. Unless you are fixated on the bling/pose factor, then I would go for Rubino Pros...

    I'm talking about Paves, not Corsas...
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    NapoleonD wrote:

    I'm talking about Paves, not Corsas...

    so was I - but I am getting my names mixed up. Comment still stands...
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    NapoleonD wrote:
    :roll:

    They have lots of grip, are puncture resistant, roll really well and 'feel' better than almost anything else out there.
    They're too expensive* for training and, I imagine, not as good a racing tyre as a normal racing tyre.

    *For me anyway
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    From what I have read the Paves are fantastic TBH. Just ATM its £70, I will try them at some stage as I can move the Rubino's over to my winter bike.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Infamous wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    :roll:

    They have lots of grip, are puncture resistant, roll really well and 'feel' better than almost anything else out there.
    They're too expensive* for training and, I imagine, not as good a racing tyre as a normal racing tyre.

    *For me anyway

    Indeed.
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    And they are ugly and look bad on every bike.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Infamous wrote:
    And they are ugly and look bad on every bike.

    Like you!

    Ha!

    So ner.
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    :cry:
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    + 1 to the Paves and everything NapD says about them. There was a ltd edition black version which was supposed to go into general production but it never happened.Conti have a Gatorskin Hardshell coming out that looks interesting nd they also have a GrandPrix in 24mm that might be OK. I wouldn't use Open Corsas in Winter but they are nice tyre. What about Schwalbe? The Blizzard Pro generally gets a good press
    M.Rushton

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