Looking for new tires...
09-09-12, 06:12 PM
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Looking for new tires...
I'm looking for some new tires for my wife's 10 speed. It has 700x23 on it now thinking of going up too 700x28. I don't want to spend a lot I'm not looking for top of the line just something decent. Looking for some recommendations.
09-09-12, 07:12 PM
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Hard to go wrong with Panaracer "Pasela" tires.
https://encrypted.google.com/search?...naracer+pasela
https://encrypted.google.com/search?...naracer+pasela
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Check to be sure that 28s will fit into the frame; alot of bikes are very tight at the chainstays or brakes.
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Panaracer T-servs have good flat protection and seem to last a good long time. Continental Gatorskins. Vittoria Randonneurs. Schwalbe Marathons. All those tires have been good to me in the past. I would recommend spending a little more dinero in order to get a tire that will last and offer some flat protection.
You looking for mostly road riding tires?
You looking for mostly road riding tires?
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I like Serfas Seca tires for flat protection at a good price.
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There are lots and lots of "decent" tires out there. For a good all-around road tire, I like the Vittoria Rubino Pros I've got on my bike now. 28's can be found in the ~$40 range.
09-10-12, 11:28 AM
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I've been using the Specialized Armadillo and they've worked well on rough pavement. I wouldn't suggest using 28s though, quite a jump from the 23s, and, they don't seem to have very high pressure limits. The 25c in a flat protection, like the Gatorskins or Armadillos is what I would recommend.
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These have always served me well. I've run them on my commuter and both of my sons run them on their road bikes:
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1089785_-1___400235
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1089785_-1___400235
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I love the Pasela.
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Forte Strada K is available in that size as well.
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not wanting to spend a lot and get an up to par tire.....Serfas seca RS tire. I think they are $30'ish a tire and will do you well.
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