Tubular tyre recommendations wanted
Yossie
Posts: 2,600
Morning All
Quick question:
I'm currently using Continental Sprinter tubs that I think are an excellent all round tub - roll well, puncture resistant, look cool, last well, priced well when tracked down in the deals. I use them for training, fast rides and racing, all with no problems at all.
However, not being the lightest tub in the world, I fancy saving some weight there.
Can anyone recommend a tub that is decently lighter (a saving of 100g per tub is about the most I believe I can seriously expect before they become too light for all round use and puncture al the time) and won't break the bank?
Requisites are:
- Roll well.
- Puncture resistant (as much as you can expect from a lightish tub)
- Be completely slick, black and look well hard.
- Not cost a million Pounds.
Am I living in cloud cuckoo land think I can save 100g a tyre without going full race and therefore puncture every 5 minutes? Please feel free to mock if you think I am.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Thankyou very much
Y
Quick question:
I'm currently using Continental Sprinter tubs that I think are an excellent all round tub - roll well, puncture resistant, look cool, last well, priced well when tracked down in the deals. I use them for training, fast rides and racing, all with no problems at all.
However, not being the lightest tub in the world, I fancy saving some weight there.
Can anyone recommend a tub that is decently lighter (a saving of 100g per tub is about the most I believe I can seriously expect before they become too light for all round use and puncture al the time) and won't break the bank?
Requisites are:
- Roll well.
- Puncture resistant (as much as you can expect from a lightish tub)
- Be completely slick, black and look well hard.
- Not cost a million Pounds.
Am I living in cloud cuckoo land think I can save 100g a tyre without going full race and therefore puncture every 5 minutes? Please feel free to mock if you think I am.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Thankyou very much
Y
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Veloflex Carbon. Mine are 249 and 248g each respectively.
or Veloflex Carbon rear, and Extreme front if you want to save more weight0 -
I use Continental Competition - worth the extra over Sprinters but I don't use them for anything that is not at least a little bit competitive. Otherwise I changed the rims on the other hubs and use Michelin Pros on Open Pros. Rider definitely not pro!That combo is, of course, much heavier (i.e. noticeably) but durable. I've had 2 punctures on Sprinters in Hampshire (puncture alley, for sure) and none so far on Competitions.0
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Mavic Yksion grip link and power link are to me, top notch. Fast, very and look great on the bike. Descend really well too.0
