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 2006-08-07 7:08 PM |
Elite  3022   Preferably on my bike somewhere |  Subject: Tires tires tiresMy rear tire is starting to show some wear - 1000 miles or so on it. It is clearly worn, and has a couple of cuts in it - one that looks like it goes right to the fabric, or whatever it's called. So I need to replace the tire. I'm looking for something lightweight yet durable. Traction isn't really a concern because I'm not that good yet so something really sticky isn't necessary. I currently have Michelins, and they are fine, but they came with the bike so I'm thinking an upgrade would be cheap and easy. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks. |
| 2006-08-07 8:08 PM in reply to: #504841 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290   The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires |
| 2006-08-07 8:47 PM in reply to: #504841 |
Regular 79 Long Island | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires If you are looking for a training tire with lots of life, I would recomend the Michelin Carbons. I have put almost 3000 miles on them. I haven't had a flat since I put them on, and they still have plenty of life in them. Also remember to rotate your tires once in a while, that way rear won't be as worn. |
| 2006-08-08 5:43 AM in reply to: #504904 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires dcwanabe - 2006-08-07 9:47 PM If you are looking for a training tire with lots of life, I would recomend the Michelin Carbons. I have put almost 3000 miles on them. I haven't had a flat since I put them on, and they still have plenty of life in them. Also remember to rotate your tires once in a while, that way rear won't be as worn. A different view on tire rotation from Sheldon Brown: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-rotation.html
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| 2006-08-08 5:54 AM in reply to: #504841 |
Regular 79 Long Island | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires He says: "putting the less worn front tire on the back wheel, and moving the worn-but-usable rear tire to the front." I agree, don't do that, but if you are rotating your tires frequently enough (like you should) then one won't be worn more than the other and you won't be in this situation. |
| 2006-08-08 11:46 AM in reply to: #504841 |
| 1072 | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires This year I put a set of Contential Attack/Force tires on my Tri bike. The attack (700X22 - 190 grams) is desinged for the front and the force (700X23 - 210 grams) is designed for the rear. I have over 1500 miles on them. They have worked well in all kinds of conditions including rain. I have not had a flat and they appear to be wearing well. They are not cheap ($100/set). The description of the specific design of a tire for the front and a different one for therear makes sense. Might want to look into these. |
| 2006-08-12 1:18 PM in reply to: #504841 |
Elite 3022 Preferably on my bike somewhere | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires |
| 2006-08-12 3:26 PM in reply to: #509683 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires D.Z. - 2006-08-12 1:18 PM Bear - are these the tires you recommend? And why? Thanks. http://www.trisports.com/miprraclti.html Yes, that's them. Good blend of performance, low rolling resistance, durability and puncture resistance. And they come in FAST colors. Cheaper here: http://www.biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=MIP2R&tnum=2225661&c=2965823
Edited by the bear 2006-08-12 3:27 PM |
| 2006-08-13 11:43 AM in reply to: #509713 |
Elite 3022 Preferably on my bike somewhere | Subject: RE: Tires tires tires |
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