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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Janner_Sy on May 26, 2014, 10:57:54 pm
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What tyres and inner tubes have you found to be mist puncture resistant? (700x23c).
3 bloody punctures today all in different places luckily I was doing hill reps locally and not on a long distance trek!
I'm thinking of Gator skin tyres but not sure on inner tubes. I could go with bulk buying them the.
Also what bike pumps are you using? I'm considering using C02 canisters
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I've started using Schwalbe Marathon Green Guard on my hybrid so would look to something similar for you Sy.
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These ones. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-durano-plus-performance-folding-road-tyre/
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Gator skins for me pal ! :happy2:
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Conti gatorskin for me too, great all year round.
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Conti gp 4000 and lezyne micro floor pump is amazing. Better than the canisters, and it comes with a gauge which I find invaluable at £41
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Tyres - I've used Schwalbe and Panaracer with no punctures in either (fingers crossed).
Pump - ALWAYS a track pump with a gauge. I've got a Giant one I picked up for £30. The connector fits both kind of valves. I'll admit to carrying a cannister of CO2 just in case. I figure it'll be quicker at the roadside just to get me home.
I reckon I've just jinxed my next ride!
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Schwalbe Ultremo ZX V-Guard here no issues :happy2:
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Always stuck with my Schwalbe.
Was doing 40 miles a day with my mate same route following almost the same line and he had no end of punctures and that was including the Gatorskins. Unlucky I guess.
So far I'm on just over 1500miles with one puncture :happy2: as indicated by the Garmin 800 :jumpmove:
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On the subject of bikes anyone here had a 3D Bike Fit ?
I had one done last year, transformed the ride no end :happy2:
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On the subject of bikes anyone here had a 3D Bike Fit ?
I had one done last year, transformed the ride no end :happy2:
eh?
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On the subject of bikes anyone here had a 3D Bike Fit ?
I had one done last year, transformed the ride no end :happy2:
eh?
Ah wondered when you would pop along :signLOL:
http://www.bike-science.com/pages/precision-bike-fitting
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Deffo get a bit fit. Will transform the ride. Need to get mine done.
Touch wood I've not had a puncture yet. Done a lot of miles too. Bontrager R2 tyres on mine. Set at 110 psi. 120 psi is too crashy and harsh. 100 psi too much resistance.
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These ones. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-durano-plus-performance-folding-road-tyre/
I like the sound of them. :happy2:
Conti gp 4000 and lezyne micro floor pump is amazing. Better than the canisters, and it comes with a gauge which I find invaluable at £41
Should have pointed out I have a decent track pump, what im after is a decent frame mounted pump whether air or CO2 as I quite often go out for 60-100km rides each week
On the subject of bikes anyone here had a 3D Bike Fit ?
I had one done last year, transformed the ride no end :happy2:
Sounds interesting. I'm quite tight when it comes to bikes though.
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On the subject of bikes anyone here had a 3D Bike Fit ?
I had one done last year, transformed the ride no end :happy2:
eh?
Ah wondered when you would pop along :signLOL:
http://www.bike-science.com/pages/precision-bike-fitting
Im sure its awesome, but i just get on with it and adhere to Rule#5 of the cycling rules (http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/) :grin:
Deffo get a bit fit. Will transform the ride. Need to get mine done.
Touch wood I've not had a puncture yet. Done a lot of miles too. Bontrager R2 tyres on mine. Set at 110 psi. 120 psi is too crashy and harsh. 100 psi too much resistance.
I'm normally a 100psi kind of guy. Considered bumping it up a little but not until i get new tyres as mine are really thin at the moment lol
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Should have pointed out I have a decent track pump, what im after is a decent frame mounted pump whether air or CO2 as I quite often go out for 60-100km rides each week
The Leyne is a frame pump buddy, sits behind my upright bottle holder. Best investment I've made. Light weight hits the psi and is actually fairly fast! If your lbs has one to see go see as it's one of the best designed pumps in my opinion.
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i've just changed from continental grand prix 4000 for the continental ultra sport 11 with matching tubes, as i was sick of getting punctures, really happy with them, i find them better whilst cornering, they're a fair bit cheaper and actually weigh the same, win win all round. i have a track pump back in the garage but carry a topeak mini on the bike.
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I've switched to Ultremo zx but there isn't a big lifespan in them I went through two tyres in 400 miles
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Sy...
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I've switched to Ultremo zx but there isn't a big lifespan in them I went through two tyres in 400 miles
that would only last me around 4-5 weeks lol
Sy...
yes
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The Leyne is a frame pump buddy, sits behind my upright bottle holder. Best investment I've made. Light weight hits the psi and is actually fairly fast! If your lbs has one to see go see as it's one of the best designed pumps in my opinion.
Cheers buddy, ill have a look into it. When i searched on my phone the first thing i saw was a trackpump so i didnt look any further.
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Sy...
yes
31 July...
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Sy...
yes
31 July...
lol, after today it looks like ill still be in Saudi then mate. Big delay in the material being delivered!!
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Sy...
yes
31 July...
lol, after today it looks like ill still be in Saudi then mate. Big delay in the material being delivered!!
Useless clerk of works :grin:
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Useless clerk of works :grin:
:innocent:
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Give 110 psi a go. I also use 700x23 tyres.
Put a carbon stem and carbon railed saddle on a while back. Transformed the ride. It's a full carbon bike anyway.
I only use trek and bontrager stuff.
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Bontrager is Treks own brand isn't it? Tends to come as oem kit
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Give 110 psi a go. I also use 700x23 tyres.
Put a carbon stem and carbon railed saddle on a while back. Transformed the ride. It's a full carbon bike anyway.
I only use trek and bontrager stuff.
:happy2: didn't realise you were into your cycling. I've just started using strava. Great App. It's mega for cycling up here. Empty roads great hills and loads of guys cycling so great competition in the segment league tables
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I've switched to Ultremo zx but there isn't a big lifespan in them I went through two tyres in 400 miles
that would only last me around 4-5 weeks lol
Sy...
yes
Did a charity bike ride 500k in 4 days pretty much finished them off
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I reckon I've just jinxed my next ride!
... Told you. From pumped to flat in 50 yards on my very next ride. I don't know what I picked up but it must have been big and sharp.
Luckily, it was a Boris bike, so I didn't have to do the repairs!
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Used to get loads of punctures, but since using Continental inner tubes I've had very, very few.