Ultremo HT

dancook

Couldn't find any posts on these, and they don't appear to be on the UK site.

http://www.schwalbetires.com/ultremo_ht

It's those damn graphs that spell them out as their fastest, grippiest tyres they've got that has me sold.

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/racing_tires

Compared to the Ultremo DD, looks nice huh?

Does anyone else have any thoughts about them?

UndercoverElephant

Running tubs would be an unusual chice for commuting, that's for sure.

dancook

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Running tubs would be an unusual chice for commuting, that's for sure.

Call me a newb but why? and what's a 'running tub' ?

I guess i've still got 2-3 months before I actually make a decision on a bike, so might as well learn something.

UndercoverElephant

Ah, right. Tubs are tubular tyres, basically full cylinder tyres which you stick to special rims with glue. They're great long as you never get a puncture, or have a support car with spare wheels following you on your commute.

dancook

UndercoverElephant wrote:

or have a support car with spare wheels following you on your commute.

I'll speak to the missus.

thanks

dancook

Besides what would be the ultimate tyres for speed, grip and puncture resistance?

Specialized Needs

dancook wrote:

Besides what would be the ultimate tyres for speed, grip and puncture resistance?

Mythical ones.

bigmat

dancook wrote:

Besides what would be the ultimate tyres for speed, grip and puncture resistance?

There are threads on this in the "Road Buying Advice" section. You need to factor in durability as well if you want a tyre for commuting.

asprilla

Specialized Needs wrote:

dancook wrote:

Besides what would be the ultimate tyres for speed, grip and puncture resistance?

Mythical ones.

So true!

Fast and grippy means soft light rubber. Protection means hard heavy rubber and various other inserts like Kevlar bands which add weight.

If someone found a way to do both then it would be the only tyre on the market.

dancook

yea cheers, i'll take a look.

bigmat

Have a look at Vittoria Rubino Pro, Michelin Krylion, Continental GP 4 Seasons, Schwalbe Luganos.

dancook

MatHammond wrote:

Have a look at Vittoria Rubino Pro, Michelin Krylion, Continental GP 4 Seasons, Schwalbe Luganos.

thanks

UndercoverElephant

dancook wrote:

MatHammond wrote:

Have a look at Vittoria Rubino Pro, Michelin Krylion, Continental GP 4 Seasons, Schwalbe Luganos.

thanks

Good recommendations. I use Rubinho Pros, I find them fast, durable and relatively resistant to the fairy, they take a high pressure too. I hear good things about Continental GP4000s, I may try them next time.