Need a tire recommendation

"Peter Harris" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I have a 2003 Specialized Sequoia Elite that I am looking
to put new tires on. I weigh about 180 (hope to get down
to 160!) and I will be taking this bike on a week long 500
mile charity ride. I ride about 1500-2000 miles annually.
I'd appreciate a recommendation on a tire brand/size that
will give me the best handling, especially in descents.
Speed is not a concern. Control and comfort are of more
importance to me. Any recommendations would be
appreciated. Last year I used the tires which came with
the bike which were Specialized 700X26. They were fine,
but I'd appreciate thoughts as to what might be better.

I've used two different tires with good success on multi-day
rides. Continental GP-3000 in 700x25, inflated to 95~105
psi, and on another bike Vittoria Open Corsa EVP CX,
inflated to the same pressures as the Contis. Both tires
gave excellent grip, a very good ride and were very stable
on descents. The Contis lasted longer mileage-wise but the
Vittorias felt slightly better. You pays your money and
makes your choices.

I weigh more than you and have great results with Michelin
Axial Pro which are marketed as 25, but measure 28 on my
Velocity rim. These tires last for me well, and I use light
weight tubes.

Gary Jacobson Rosendale, NY

"Peter Harris" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have a 2003 Specialized Sequoia Elite that I am looking
to put new tires on. I weigh about 180 (hope to get down
to 160!) and I will be taking this bike on a week long 500
mile charity ride. I ride about 1500-2000 miles annually.
I'd appreciate a recommendation on a tire brand/size that
will give me the best handling, especially in descents.
Speed is not a concern. Control and comfort are of more
importance to me. Any recommendations would be
appreciated. Last year I used the tires which came with
the bike which were Specialized 700X26. They were fine,
but I'd appreciate thoughts as to what might be better.

My main priorities are comfort and handling, especially in
descents, I'm not as concerned with long life of the tire.
How did you find those tires regarding handling and comfort?

"Gary Jacobson" <[email hidden]>
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I weigh more than you and have great results with Michelin
Axial Pro which are marketed as 25, but measure 28 on my
Velocity rim. These tires last for me well, and I use
light weight tubes.

Gary Jacobson Rosendale, NY

"Peter Harris" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have a 2003 Specialized Sequoia Elite that I am
looking to put new tires on. I weigh about 180 (hope to
get down to 160!) and I will be taking this bike on a
week long 500 mile charity ride. I ride about 1500-2000
miles annually. I'd appreciate a recommendation on a
tire brand/size that will give me the best handling,
especially in descents. Speed is not a concern. Control
and comfort are of more importance to me. Any
recommendations would be appreciated. Last year I used
the tires which came with the bike which were
Specialized 700X26. They were fine, but I'd appreciate
thoughts as to what might be better.