Tyre advice

[dudleygb]

Hi guys,

I've never owned a road bike but a friend of mine needs a tyre and I'd like to gift him one.
Here's a list of candidates, obviously the best bang for buck, please help me choose out of this list of cheapies.

http://www.pushys.com.au/bike-tubes-and ... tyres.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[zero]

The bad news is not every road bike has the same type of tire on it, and road bikes can usually fit 2 or 3 sizes which are chosen on a comfort vs performance basis.
ie for best results you should look at the tire fitted to it.

If I had to take a totally random stab from the things that are in stock, I'd try the continental 700x25c grand sport.

[dudleygb]

Thx for the reply, hes def got Conti Gatorskins either a 700c x 25 and can possibly take up to a 700c x 32.
Gatorskins are a little too expensive right now, so the conti sport looks like a good alternative

[Bunged Knee]

Check for clearance in brake stays. Use the allen keys to measure the free space with 23/25mm tyres in place.
Wider tyres might rub the calipers.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--NVdcYt6VCc/U ... AG1003.jpg

[dudleygb]

thank you for the advice, good point