Rene Herse tires standard vs ultralight
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I feel compelled to add to the discussion that, at least in my experience, RH tires are an absolute b**ch to get the bead initially seated properly. Soap & water, different types of rim tape, massaging to the point of serious hand cramps, a couple blown-out tubes when trying hard-and-fast inflation.... it was a multi-day process with one set. Worth it in the end, but still...
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Have some Schwalbe extra light tubes. Can't discern any difference.
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I almost always buy extra light butyl tubes because they are barely any more money and provide a significant grams/$ bonus compared to just about any other weight weenie upgrade. I've not noticed any increase in flats, which seems logical since anything sharp that makes it through the tire is almost certainly going to puncture any kind of tube. For a while, way back when, I tried latex tubes but those are just a PITA.
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However, the smug satisfaction that comes from knowing I have superior inner tubes must be worth something.
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Here's one source, though there are others: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...or-700c-tires/
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These aren't rene herse they are soma randoneer ex in 650bx42. I have some gk 650bx38 in the slick version. Let me just say the somas feel a lot more expensive and a little ride felt great. Time will tell.
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*or........ convert another bike to 650b and put 'em on that..... hmmm
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I can tell a difference (improvement) between these and slick gravel kings.
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Here's one source, though there are others: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...or-700c-tires/
Schwalbe SV18 tube is approx 110g
if you are looking to reduce weight further - and are opposed to latex tubes - Schwalbe Aerothan TPU tube in a similar size is approx 55g
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Interesting, but they're expensive and the reviews on Competitive Cyclist are not so good...multiple failures, particularly at the valve stem.
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That is good to hear! I forgot a bought a pair of those when there was a sale not too long ago. The Grand Bois Hetres on my PX-10 650b conv. are OK, but I've been doing my best to wear them out so I can upgrade to RH..... but I'll have to go through the Somas first!*
*or........ convert another bike to 650b and put 'em on that..... hmmm
*or........ convert another bike to 650b and put 'em on that..... hmmm
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I'm not a fan of Aerothan valve stems (or most smooth valve stems) - but with caution the potential issues are reduced or eliminated
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I recently replaced Continental Grand Prix 25mm wide tires with RH standard 28mm wide tires on my trek 420. Its not a fair comparison because there is a width difference and I think I put lower pressure in the RH but the RH tires do ride nicer IMO. I have streets with a lot of cracks, the cracks have been patched. The lines of patches seem to make the street rougher than the cracks did. It seems like the RH tires noticeable soften the impacts of the patches, especially when it is one right after another continuously.
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These are the Soma Supple Vitesse EX. Ran them with the Aerothan tubes last year over a 750km tour and have done about 1600km (1000miles) in total on them according to Strava. They offer a very smooth ride that is generally without issues and ride well over some very rough terrain as well.
I did flat both tyres in France because of glass on the road and the threading on the rear tyre is now smooth and getting thinner. The sidewalls are starting to unravel as well so I ordered a Soma Shikoro for the rear to replace it with a similar tyre with a little bit of anti-puntcture protection.
The smooth valve stems on the Aerothan's are annoying to inflate but once you get the first bit of air in they inflate just fine. And you can fix them with the Park Tool GP-2 patch kit.
I did flat both tyres in France because of glass on the road and the threading on the rear tyre is now smooth and getting thinner. The sidewalls are starting to unravel as well so I ordered a Soma Shikoro for the rear to replace it with a similar tyre with a little bit of anti-puntcture protection.
The smooth valve stems on the Aerothan's are annoying to inflate but once you get the first bit of air in they inflate just fine. And you can fix them with the Park Tool GP-2 patch kit.
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Another positive to the somas is they make my front enclosed porch smell like really good Japanese tires.
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These are the Soma Supple Vitesse EX. Ran them with the Aerothan tubes last year over a 750km tour and have done about 1600km (1000miles) in total on them according to Strava. They offer a very smooth ride that is generally without issues and ride well over some very rough terrain as well.
I did flat both tyres in France because of glass on the road and the threading on the rear tyre is now smooth and getting thinner. The sidewalls are starting to unravel as well so I ordered a Soma Shikoro for the rear to replace it with a similar tyre with a little bit of anti-puntcture protection.
The smooth valve stems on the Aerothan's are annoying to inflate but once you get the first bit of air in they inflate just fine. And you can fix them with the Park Tool GP-2 patch kit.
I did flat both tyres in France because of glass on the road and the threading on the rear tyre is now smooth and getting thinner. The sidewalls are starting to unravel as well so I ordered a Soma Shikoro for the rear to replace it with a similar tyre with a little bit of anti-puntcture protection.
The smooth valve stems on the Aerothan's are annoying to inflate but once you get the first bit of air in they inflate just fine. And you can fix them with the Park Tool GP-2 patch kit.
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I'm really happy that file-tread tires are on trend again. Sipes and ridges and grooves and knobs in tire treads just invite rolling resistance and punctures in the thinner spots. But a simple smooth tread a couple millimeters thick with fine file patterns will ride smoothly, be reasonably flat-resistant, and maybe (?) help with grip. And fast if you pick a model with a reasonably thin and flexible casing. Pari-Motos and Rene Herse tires with the standard casing have been good enough for me in that regard. File-treads are all that I want to ride when it's not winter...
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The regular GravelKing (sometimes called "slick") in 700C is probably the closest thing to a Pari-Moto, but you might also consider the "Fairweather for Traveler" model: https://global.bluelug.com/fairweath...-blk-skin.html Also made by Panaracer, of course.
I'm really happy that file-tread tires are on trend again. Sipes and ridges and grooves and knobs in tire treads just invite rolling resistance and punctures in the thinner spots. But a simple smooth tread a couple millimeters thick with fine file patterns will ride smoothly, be reasonably flat-resistant, and maybe (?) help with grip. And fast if you pick a model with a reasonably thin and flexible casing. Pari-Motos and Rene Herse tires with the standard casing have been good enough for me in that regard. File-treads are all that I want to ride when it's not winter...
I'm really happy that file-tread tires are on trend again. Sipes and ridges and grooves and knobs in tire treads just invite rolling resistance and punctures in the thinner spots. But a simple smooth tread a couple millimeters thick with fine file patterns will ride smoothly, be reasonably flat-resistant, and maybe (?) help with grip. And fast if you pick a model with a reasonably thin and flexible casing. Pari-Motos and Rene Herse tires with the standard casing have been good enough for me in that regard. File-treads are all that I want to ride when it's not winter...
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I almost always buy extra light butyl tubes because they are barely any more money and provide a significant grams/$ bonus compared to just about any other weight weenie upgrade. I've not noticed any increase in flats, which seems logical since anything sharp that makes it through the tire is almost certainly going to puncture any kind of tube.
I've bought Schwalbe tubes directly from their site, too. Not my favorite to navigate, but I had no issues with the order once I found what I wanted.