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Best Cycling Tires - 2007
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Continental Grand Prix 4-Season0 Votes - [0%]
Continental Grand Prix 400011 Votes - [14.47%]
Continental Grand Prix Triathlon1 Votes - [1.32%]
Continental Ultra Gator Skin10 Votes - [13.16%]
Michelin Pro2 Race Clincher Tire28 Votes - [36.84%]
Michelin Pro Race Clincher - Ironman Edition3 Votes - [3.95%]
Vittoria Diamante Pro3 Votes - [3.95%]
Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX2 Votes - [2.63%]
Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech2 Votes - [2.63%]
Continental Sprinter3 Votes - [3.95%]
continental competition1 Votes - [1.32%]
Schwalbe Marathon Extreme1 Votes - [1.32%]
Vredestein Fortezza SE 5 Votes - [6.58%]
Vredestein tri-pro2 Votes - [2.63%]
Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase2 Votes - [2.63%]
Tufo Tubular2 Votes - [2.63%]

2007-12-18 9:56 PM

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Subject: Best Cycling Tires - 2007
Tell us how frequently you flat, is it attributed to tires or location?

2007-12-19 9:26 AM
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Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2007
Although I'm not thrilled with their tread life (1500 miles average), Continental Ultra Gator Skins have held up far better than several other tire brands I've used.  They are very puncture resistant.  Unlike other tires I've used, Conti Gator's can handle nicks and cuts without penetrating the entire tire down to the tube.
2007-12-19 9:29 AM
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Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2007
I'm getting 5,000 miles out of Michelin Pro2 Race with excellent puncture resistance.
2007-12-19 9:33 AM
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Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2007

the bear - 2007-12-19 9:29 AM I'm getting 5,000 miles out of Michelin Pro2 Race with excellent puncture resistance.

Must be a regional thing, because my experience with Michelin Pro2 Race is not so good.  I bought a pair on sale and flatted 20 miles into the first ride.  The puncture came from hitting a small rock.  Apparently the sidewall pinched just enough to flat the tire. 

A lot of the roads I ride have gravel on the shoulders from intersecting roads.  The Conti's must have a stiffer sidewall, or hold up better to pinch flats (snake bites) because I've never had this problem with them.

2007-12-19 10:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2007
oipolloi - 2007-12-19 9:33 AM

the bear - 2007-12-19 9:29 AM I'm getting 5,000 miles out of Michelin Pro2 Race with excellent puncture resistance.

Must be a regional thing, because my experience with Michelin Pro2 Race is not so good.  I bought a pair on sale and flatted 20 miles into the first ride.  The puncture came from hitting a small rock.  Apparently the sidewall pinched just enough to flat the tire. 

So was it a puncture or a pinch flat?

2007-12-22 6:50 AM
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Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2007
Gator Skinz have been awesome for me.

2007-12-25 9:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2007
Michelin Ironman.  Hands down
2008-01-08 10:12 PM
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Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2007
Michelin here.  Knock on wood, as god is my witness, I have NEVER had a flat tire in the 3+ years I have been training and racing in this sport.
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