[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
You gotta love a list where "700cx30mm" is "skinny" Angus On Sep 18, 12:34 am, Ron MH wrote: > Mike, > > Have you considered the Schwalbe Marathon Racers in the 700cx30mm > size? They're on my short list of next "skinny" tires to try. > > Ron > > On Sep 17, 9:34 pm, Michael_S wrote: > > > I still have them. Still undecided. BTW, Seth I have Jack Browns on > > my Ramboillet and they are great for all around riding. My new bike > > has braze-on Paul Racers and fits the JB's with fenders( by design). > > > I ride with some friends from work sometimes and they are all on 23mm > > tired Carbon Fiber Specialized I've found the Jack Browns roll slower > > ( sorry Jan) than the skinnier tires. When I rode with them in the > > past on 25mm Conti's I was near the front on the climbs. On Jack > > Browns I struggle to hang on long steep climbs. I need something that > > rolls faster yet still with some suppleness. I built a lighter > > wheelset and now I need a fast rolling 28-30mm tire to go with it for > > those faster rides. > > > ~Mike~ > > > On Sep 17, 9:04 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > It may be a moot point if you've returned them already, but if they don't > > > work out, you could probably re-sell them here at near retail pretty > > > easily. > > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Michael_S > > > wrote: > > > > > My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride > > > > them for a few weeks and have to toss them. > > > > > ~Mike~ > > > > > On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > > > > I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a > > > > > couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as > > > > > delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd > > > > > expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings > > > > > and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- > > > > > certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) survived > > > > > intact. > > > > > > If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving > > > > > them a try. > > > > > > Aaron > > > > > > On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > > > > > > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > > > > > > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > > > > > > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very > > > > > > sturdy > > > > > > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. > > > > > > I > > > > > > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > > > > > > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > > > > > > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > > > > > > them. > > > > > > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > > > > > > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on > > > > > > my > > > > > > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > > > > > > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear > > > > > > they > > > > > > are flat prone too. > > > > > > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > > > > > > anyone have experience with these?- Hide quoted text - > > > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > > > -- > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > > > Groups > > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > > [email protected] > > > �[email protected]> > > > > . > > > > For more options, visit this group at > > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > > > Cheers, > > > David > > > Redlands, CA- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
I've used Conti 4 seasons (25mm) for a year or so now, and I really like them. They are as flat-resistant as Gatorskins but handle much better in wet conditions. When I initially got them, they felt a bit sticky... but after a couple miles either I got used to them or the sticky layer wore off. I have perhaps 500 miles on them and the mold marks are just starting to fade, so I would guess they're going to be at least as long lasting as Gatorskins are. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
I think you just described the Challenge tires :-) FWIW, I had some Grand Bois that just didn't work for me (too delicate) and was able to re-sell them at a minor loss pretty easily. I think you should mount 'em up and take 'em for a spin! On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:34 PM, Michael_S wrote > I need something that rolls faster yet still with some suppleness. I built > a lighter > wheelset and now I need a fast rolling 28-30mm tire to go with it for > those faster rides. > > ~Mike~ > > On Sep 17, 9:04 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > It may be a moot point if you've returned them already, but if they don't > > work out, you could probably re-sell them here at near retail pretty > easily. > > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Michael_S >wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride > > > them for a few weeks and have to toss them. > > > > > ~Mike~ > > > > > On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > > > I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a > > > > couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as > > > > delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd > > > > expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings > > > > and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- > > > > certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) > survived > > > > intact. > > > > > > If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not > giving > > > > them a try. > > > > > > Aaron > > > > > > On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires > I > > > > > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > > > > > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > > > > > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very > sturdy > > > > > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. > I > > > > > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > > > > > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the > thread > > > > > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > > > > > them. > > > > > > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > > > > > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on > my > > > > > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > > > > > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear > they > > > > > are flat prone too. > > > > > > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. > Does > > > > > anyone have experience with these?- Hide quoted text - > > > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > . > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > [email protected] > > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
Mike, Have you considered the Schwalbe Marathon Racers in the 700cx30mm size? They're on my short list of next "skinny" tires to try. Ron On Sep 17, 9:34 pm, Michael_S wrote: > I still have them. Still undecided. BTW, Seth I have Jack Browns on > my Ramboillet and they are great for all around riding. My new bike > has braze-on Paul Racers and fits the JB's with fenders( by design). > > I ride with some friends from work sometimes and they are all on 23mm > tired Carbon Fiber Specialized I've found the Jack Browns roll slower > ( sorry Jan) than the skinnier tires. When I rode with them in the > past on 25mm Conti's I was near the front on the climbs. On Jack > Browns I struggle to hang on long steep climbs. I need something that > rolls faster yet still with some suppleness. I built a lighter > wheelset and now I need a fast rolling 28-30mm tire to go with it for > those faster rides. > > ~Mike~ > > On Sep 17, 9:04 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > > It may be a moot point if you've returned them already, but if they don't > > work out, you could probably re-sell them here at near retail pretty easily. > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Michael_S > > wrote: > > > > My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride > > > them for a few weeks and have to toss them. > > > > ~Mike~ > > > > On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > > > I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a > > > > couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as > > > > delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd > > > > expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings > > > > and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- > > > > certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) survived > > > > intact. > > > > > If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving > > > > them a try. > > > > > Aaron > > > > > On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > > > > > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > > > > > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > > > > > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > > > > > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > > > > > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > > > > > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > > > > > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > > > > > them. > > > > > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > > > > > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > > > > > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > > > > > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > > > > > are flat prone too. > > > > > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > > > > > anyone have experience with these?- Hide quoted text - > > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > [email protected] > > �[email protected]> > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
I love the Continental GP 4 Season tire. I think mine were 3000s, and they lasted a good long time. On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > them. > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > are flat prone too. > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > anyone have experience with these? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
I still have them. Still undecided. BTW, Seth I have Jack Browns on my Ramboillet and they are great for all around riding. My new bike has braze-on Paul Racers and fits the JB's with fenders( by design). I ride with some friends from work sometimes and they are all on 23mm tired Carbon Fiber Specialized I've found the Jack Browns roll slower ( sorry Jan) than the skinnier tires. When I rode with them in the past on 25mm Conti's I was near the front on the climbs. On Jack Browns I struggle to hang on long steep climbs. I need something that rolls faster yet still with some suppleness. I built a lighter wheelset and now I need a fast rolling 28-30mm tire to go with it for those faster rides. ~Mike~ On Sep 17, 9:04 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > It may be a moot point if you've returned them already, but if they don't > work out, you could probably re-sell them here at near retail pretty easily. > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride > > them for a few weeks and have to toss them. > > > ~Mike~ > > > On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > > I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a > > > couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as > > > delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd > > > expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings > > > and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- > > > certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) survived > > > intact. > > > > If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving > > > them a try. > > > > Aaron > > > > On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > > > > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > > > > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > > > > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > > > > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > > > > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > > > > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > > > > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > > > > them. > > > > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > > > > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > > > > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > > > > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > > > > are flat prone too. > > > > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > > > > anyone have experience with these?- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected] > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
It may be a moot point if you've returned them already, but if they don't work out, you could probably re-sell them here at near retail pretty easily. On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Michael_S wrote: > My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride > them for a few weeks and have to toss them. > > ~Mike~ > > On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a > > couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as > > delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd > > expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings > > and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- > > certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) survived > > intact. > > > > If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving > > them a try. > > > > Aaron > > > > On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > > > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > > > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > > > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > > > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > > > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > > > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > > > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > > > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > > > them. > > > > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > > > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > > > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > > > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > > > are flat prone too. > > > > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > > > anyone have experience with these?- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
Mike, I understand your hesitation, but 98% of club riders ride a tire like the one you mentioned. If you're comfortable fixing flats, then it's no problem. Maybe the bigger issue is air volume and the added comfort that it provides. I love the my Jack Brown (greens) for the amount of bounce that they provide. The Rolly Polly tires are nice too. Recently I picked up a pair of the Paris-Robaix tires and am looking forward to those. If your max is 30mm, maybe you should try the Grand Bois tires. Good luck! Seth Ely On Sep 17, 11:36 am, Michael_S wrote: > My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride > them for a few weeks and have to toss them. > > ~Mike~ > > On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > > I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a > > couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as > > delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd > > expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings > > and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- > > certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) survived > > intact. > > > If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving > > them a try. > > > Aaron > > > On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > > > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > > > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > > > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > > > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > > > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > > > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > > > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > > > them. > > > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > > > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > > > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > > > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > > > are flat prone too. > > > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > > > anyone have experience with these?- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride them for a few weeks and have to toss them. ~Mike~ On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a > couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as > delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd > expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings > and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- > certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) survived > intact. > > If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving > them a try. > > Aaron > > On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > > them. > > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > > are flat prone too. > > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > > anyone have experience with these?- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings and thin tread. I've even ridden them off-road on fire trails -- certainly not the best application for them, but they (and I) survived intact. If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving them a try. Aaron On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > them. > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > are flat prone too. > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > anyone have experience with these? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
I just started using a pair of 700x28 Schwalbe Ultremo's. I'm very impressed with their ride quality and they are proving to be a tough tire too. I reach down and glove wipe them if I've ridden through glass, etc. No flats so far. jim m wc ca On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > them. > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > are flat prone too. > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > anyone have experience with these? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28
I'm riding Ruffy Tuffy's and love them. On Sep 17, 11:43 am, Michael_S wrote: > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I > decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had > read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all > sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy > when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I > don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too > many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread > thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return > them. > > Now I need to find a 28-30mm tire that is reasonably fast and > durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my > urban bike . I was looking for something a little better. The Roly > Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they > are flat prone too. > > The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does > anyone have experience with these? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
