Tyres For Commuter
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Tyres For Commuter
Postby Kieran263 » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:26 pm
The uni year starts in a couple of weeks for me and I need a new set of tyres.
My bike(Reid Condor, I know I know, it does the job) It has the cheapest of cheap
25c tyres on it at the moment. I'd like to go for a wider tyre and the frame has enough
space to accommodate a 32c but I have no idea what brands are reputable, I don't
want to start a brand war, I just need an idea of where to start.
Cheers
Kieran
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby il padrone » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:13 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby Mulger bill » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:47 pm
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby Kieran263 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:02 am
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Postby Mulger bill » Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:15 am
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby Nobody » Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:37 am
Are punctures a regular issue?Kieran263 wrote:Hey guys,
The uni year starts in a couple of weeks for me and I need a new set of tyres.
My bike(Reid Condor, I know I know, it does the job) It has the cheapest of cheap
25c tyres on it at the moment. I'd like to go for a wider tyre and the frame has enough
space to accommodate a 32c but I have no idea what brands are reputable, I don't
want to start a brand war, I just need an idea of where to start.
Cheers
Kieran
Do you run mudguards or are you considering running them in the future?
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby Kieran263 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:39 pm
I'm not planning on running mudguards at all to be honest.
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby DavidS » Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:31 am
I wouldn't discount mudguards, they are very effective.
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby jasonc » Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:39 am
+1 to marathon plus. there are quite a few of us on here that use them for commuting. Am up to 6000kms on mine.DavidS wrote:I've had very good experiences with Schwable. I run Marathon Supreme, but they are expensive. The Marathon plus are less expensive and excellent. If you are trying to save money online is a lot cheaper. Those Michelins look cheap and if good would represent great value. You would be able to get 28s on your rims I reckon, my tyres are 28mm wide and it is a nice size.
I wouldn't discount mudguards, they are very effective.
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby Nobody » Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:48 pm
In that case I suggest you have a look at the regular Marathons. The pluses are more money which is probably pointless for you.Nobody wrote:Are punctures a regular issue?Kieran263 wrote:Hey guys,
The uni year starts in a couple of weeks for me and I need a new set of tyres.
My bike(Reid Condor, I know I know, it does the job) It has the cheapest of cheap
25c tyres on it at the moment. I'd like to go for a wider tyre and the frame has enough
space to accommodate a 32c but I have no idea what brands are reputable, I don't
want to start a brand war, I just need an idea of where to start.
Cheers
Kieran
Do you run mudguards or are you considering running them in the future?
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby il padrone » Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:13 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby clackers » Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:20 pm
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby AndrewBurns » Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:47 pm
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Re: Tyres For Commuter
Postby Lurkin » Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:32 pm
No punctures so far, definitely more grip in the rain. Cheap too at $35 per tyre.
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