I do about 30 miles a day commuting in London, and always calculate in the time what I would spend repairing punctures. As such, I go with Specialised Turbo Armadillos. They are heavier then most race tyres, but I've yet to have a puncture. They also last well, and have a good grip in all conditions. They are £19.99 each at www.wiggle.co.uk , but you may get them cheaper by shopping around.
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I recently bought a Carlton Criterium - an ol Brit racing bike that goes like the proverbial. Only problem is the tyres are falling apart. What should I replace them with, for fast commuting in London (700x25)? Nothing silly money.
I do about 30 miles a day commuting in London, and always calculate in the time what I would spend repairing punctures. As such, I go with Specialised Turbo Armadillos. They are heavier then most race tyres, but I've yet to have a puncture. They also last well, and have a good grip in all conditions. They are £19.99 each at www.wiggle.co.uk , but you may get them cheaper by shopping around.
I'll back up the recommendation for Armadillos. I bought mine in Cycle Surgery, where I was told "all the couriers use these". I've never had a puncture since (touch wood).
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spencer bullen said:
Greetings,
I do about 30 miles a day commuting in London, and always calculate in the time what I would spend repairing punctures. As such, I go with Specialised Turbo Armadillos. They are heavier then most race tyres, but I've yet to have a puncture. They also last well, and have a good grip in all conditions. They are £19.99 each at www.wiggle.co.uk , but you may get them cheaper by shopping around.
I'll back up the recommendation for Armadillos. I bought mine in Cycle Surgery, where I was told "all the couriers use these". I've never had a puncture since (touch wood).
The description of these on cycle surgery's website says
"Inverted tread pattern for long life and traction on wet and dry tarmac"
And indeed, the picture shows a fairly deep tread pattern. I was under the impression that tread on road tyres was all for show, so why do they bother?
And indeed, the picture shows a fairly deep tread pattern. I was under the impression that tread on road tyres was all for show, so why do they bother?
Because they *look* safer than slicks and therefore sell better?
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And indeed, the picture shows a fairly deep tread pattern. I was under the impression that tread on road tyres was all for show, so why do they bother?
Because they *look* safer than slicks and therefore sell better?
Also because it saves the users from inane comments from passers by when parking the bike. Like having a dynamo standlight, although at least it is well intentioned when people tell you you've left your lights on.
