Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊

Register Log in

[Other Sport] Cycling geeks



Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex
TrickyOne said:
Evening gents, just a quick one, I need to replace me tyres I'm after some for the upcoming summer! Hahaha!!! Any advice?
Click to expand...
I bought the slick version of these:-
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vittoria-rubino-pro-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod31765

Primarily because I've used them before and although nothing special they were good enough, esp for £10.
I was working on the theory that even if they did go 'off' quickly and need replacing, I was still playing £40 for 4 tyres instead of 1.
Although as they no longer seem available I might not have been so smart after all.

Motogull said:
And that's why corner entry is so important. He'd lost it well before the apex.
Click to expand...
Yep riding round a bend only on your front wheel can have that effect on cornering. :lol:
 






Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex




Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex
banjo said:
I pretty sure they don't make a blind bit of difference at the level I ride at. :D
Click to expand...
All joking aside I wouldn't be so sure about that.

From right back in the day I still remember the ride difference when moving up from whatever entry tyres to proper tyres, probably Pro Race 3's.

I've never had that feeling since, as I've stayed within that price point, but the difference in handling, grip and speed from ok to decent was massive.
 




T

TrickyOne

New member
Dec 6, 2008
1,362
Rand the corner from the Cricketers, Saffwick
Stat Brother said:
All joking aside I wouldn't be so sure about that.

From right back in the day I still remember the ride difference when moving up from whatever entry tyres to proper tyres, probably Pro Race 3's.

I've never had that feeling since, as I've stayed within that price point, but the difference in handling, grip and speed from ok to decent was massive.
Click to expand...

Stat, I'm definitely looking at going from ok to decent. So should I be looking at tyres labelled "pro?"
 


Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex
TrickyOne said:
Stat, I'm definitely looking at going from ok to decent. So should I be looking at tyres labelled "pro?"
Click to expand...
What are you riding on, at the moment?

I'll hazard a guess here and say tyre choice generates the most brand loyalty from us people of the bike.
After a good set I'm loathed to move away from that when looking for replacements.
Get an early puncture that brand is dead to me.

I'm a bit down on tyres at the moment (so to speak) due to their cost.
Although either Wiggle currently have a sale on, or their discounts weren't available the last time I looked.

My tyre of choice was Michelin Pro Race - I've had 3's, 4's and Endurance.
But when I last looked they were £40 each (now £25 :angry: ) so I settled for

Pogue and another fella I know's favourite Vittoria Rubino Pro.
Phil swears by his Schwalbe One.
1066 was and probably still is keen on Vredestein, inflated to biblical levels.
Colin likes a red walled tyre - but that's just Col de Col - bless!
 
Last edited:






Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex










Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex
The point I was lining up to make [MENTION=12665]TrickyOne[/MENTION], were it not for P's comedy stylings, is that his answer would have been blooming close to Phil's answer about the Schwalbe One, or Pogue talking about Rubino's, etc.

It's hard to pin down the best tyres and advise you because it's a personal taste.
I would be surprised if your current tyres are so good that you to don't notice a step up
 


Pantani

Pantani

Il Pirata
Dec 3, 2008
5,445
Newcastle
Stat Brother said:
The point I was lining up to make [MENTION=12665]TrickyOne[/MENTION], were it not for P's comedy stylings, is that his answer would have been blooming close to Phil's answer about the Schwalbe One, or Pogue talking about Rubino's, etc.

It's hard to pin down the best tyres and advise you because it's a personal taste.
I would be surprised if your current tyres are so good that you to don't notice a step up
Click to expand...

Yes, this. Sorry I know tyre choice is a serious subject.
 




Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex
Pantani said:
Yes, this. Sorry I know tyre choice is a serious subject.
Click to expand...
If all of you were in a playground with Celeste you'd be pulling on her pigtails and running away.

You all loves Celeste but can't cope with the funny feelings she makes you have. :love: :lolol: :love:
 




J

JoePrecious

New member
Mar 3, 2009
191
Perfect Father's Day - 80km in the sun with almost 1200m of climbing. Shame I went and spoiled it (and broke the rules) by going out for a run straight afterwards!
 


Bold Seagull

Bold Seagull

strong and stable with me, or...
Mar 18, 2010
29,808
Hove
Bad crash on the Excelsior ride today, RN (Strava NSC geeks) came off on a gravel and pot holed bend on a descent not far from Bolney, followed by our elder statesman Bob who couldn't avoid the crashed bike. Result: 1 x Pinnerallo Dogma snapped clean in two through both top & bottom tubes, beautiful Colnago chromed vintage Columbus frame cracked and bent both tubes. Bob was okay and went home, RN went to hospital with a serious gashed leg - best wishes RN, I moved your frame out of your eyeline as I'm sure seeing it wasn't going to make your leg feel any better!

Be careful people, those flash flood followed by a gorgeous summers day can deceive the best of us.
 




Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,776
West west west Sussex
Bold Seagull said:
Bad crash on the Excelsior ride today, RN (Strava NSC geeks) came off on a gravel and pot holed bend on a descent not far from Bolney, followed by our elder statesman Bob who couldn't avoid the crashed bike. Result: 1 x Pinnerallo Dogma snapped clean in two through both top & bottom tubes, beautiful Colnago chromed vintage Columbus frame cracked and bent both tubes. Bob was okay and went home, RN went to hospital with a serious gashed leg - best wishes RN, I moved your frame out of your eyeline as I'm sure seeing it wasn't going to make your leg feel any better!

Be careful people, those flash flood followed by a gorgeous summers day can deceive the best of us.
Click to expand...

Ouch an expensive off.
 


Motogull

Motogull

Todd Warrior
Sep 16, 2005
9,867
Bold Seagull said:
Bad crash on the Excelsior ride today, RN (Strava NSC geeks) came off on a gravel and pot holed bend on a descent not far from Bolney, followed by our elder statesman Bob who couldn't avoid the crashed bike. Result: 1 x Pinnerallo Dogma snapped clean in two through both top & bottom tubes, beautiful Colnago chromed vintage Columbus frame cracked and bent both tubes. Bob was okay and went home, RN went to hospital with a serious gashed leg - best wishes RN, I moved your frame out of your eyeline as I'm sure seeing it wasn't going to make your leg feel any better!

Be careful people, those flash flood followed by a gorgeous summers day can deceive the best of us.
Click to expand...

All the best to both, especially RN who is proper athlete.

Oh, [MENTION=1277]joe[/MENTION] Precious, that was a 49.9 mile ride. You shoulld've gone round the block!
 


You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Albion and Premier League latest from Sky Sports


Top
Link Here