Best ride quality available in a 25c clincher/tube combo?
04-11-16, 03:00 PM
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Best ride quality available in a 25c clincher/tube combo?
Don't ride outside much at all (young kids). Use a trainer tire on the trainer. Basically not wearing out tires fast enough to care what they cost. Considering going with Open Paves and latex tubes. Any better options that aren't tubular or tubeless?
04-11-16, 03:19 PM
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Veloflex are very hard to beat.
04-11-16, 03:23 PM
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I am not emotional over clinchers, while I am over tubulars. Just my disclaimer. In general the best riding will not be the most durable. I see there are some nice discounts on the Veloflex now. The Veloflex Master 25s are like wide 23s. The Open Corsa (I have both - on the same bike) are wider. I think the Veloflex is better built, maybe better glue. My son rides Conti GP4000s often. They are more durable.
If you are under 180# I'd lean Veloflex, if over I'd lean Vittoria. If you ride through junk and get flats - Conti.
If you are under 180# I'd lean Veloflex, if over I'd lean Vittoria. If you ride through junk and get flats - Conti.
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right now PBK is having a pretty good deal on twin packs of tires, a pair of 700x25 Vittoria Rubino Pro's are less than $40...
04-11-16, 05:33 PM
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I think the Vittorias are very supple. An almost tubular like ride.
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Another option, if you want more durability, is a 28c GP4000S II on the rear wheel @ ~70psi (and front too if it will fit.)
04-12-16, 12:19 AM
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Another combination I like is the Open Pave 25c with a latex tube. I like to think the tube helps but it may be in my head. I am 140 and run 80/85 psi front and rear. Pretty nice riding combo.
04-12-16, 08:39 AM
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I'm thinking the Pave's may be a better choice for the road surfaces here. I want a better ride and don't need super longevity but I don't want to be changing flats all the time.
