Advice on tyres/tubes on my Specialized Allez

Hill start
Hill start Posts: 6
edited April 2011 in Road beginners
I've just taken delivery of a Specialized Allez Triple 2010 with slick tyres. However, for most of my time I'm going to be concerned with grip and puncture-resistant tyres on some fairly dodgy roads round by me.

Anyone going any recommedations on the best tyres/tubes to choose to limit my punctures as much as possible.

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  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Conti GP4seasons or Vittoria Rubino's
  • Hill start
    Hill start Posts: 6
    Thanks danowat. Both look good to me and will probably go for the Conti...
  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    danowat wrote:
    Conti GP4seasons or Vittoria Rubino's

    I've got Vittoria Rubino's on my Allez.

    No probs
    Richard

    Giving it Large
  • MoultonMayhem
    MoultonMayhem Posts: 12
    I've got Spec Gatorskins on my allez - only had 1 puncture in 3 years (although the tires were replaced in that time) and that was when a stone slashed the sidewall.

    Slightly heavier than normal but bombproof as far as I'm concerned
  • Stewie Griffin
    Stewie Griffin Posts: 4,330
    Get rid of the Mondos and get Conti GP4000s
  • shane r
    shane r Posts: 326
    I'm a newbie and have been looking at tyres/tubes a lot over the past week. I bought some (slightly) used mavic aksium wheels. After reading masses about tyres I've ended up buying Schwalbe Ultremo's. I'm guessing there isn't as much to choose from tube-wise. Is there any wisdom on tubes?
    Coupla Road Bikes

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