Any suggestions for a tyre that's something like the Ultra Gatorskin but available in wider sizes: pref 31 to 32mm actual width?
Seems to be a gap in the 700c market here. I want something considerably wider (and a /little/ more puncture resistant) than a racing tyre, yet without being heavy and sluggish.
I quite like the look of the Panaracer Pasela but I'm not sure about that thick central ridge when it comes to RR and cornering traction. I already have one of these to try, actually, but something better for the front would be nice.
In message <[email hidden]>, Pete Biggs <[email hidden]> writes
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Good moaning,
Any suggestions for a tyre that's something like the Ultra Gatorskin but available in wider sizes: pref 31 to 32mm actual width?
Seems to be a gap in the 700c market here. I want something considerably wider (and a /little/ more puncture resistant) than a racing tyre, yet without being heavy and sluggish.
I quite like the look of the Panaracer Pasela but I'm not sure about that thick central ridge when it comes to RR and cornering traction. I already have one of these to try, actually, but something better for the front would be nice.
I've used these before (though not at the moment) and never had a problem with them, quite nice tyres in fact.
Note that the Pasela's are sized on the small side (the website even gives the actual sizes as well so it's not like they are pretending) you basically need to use a size up from what they say they are. -- Chris French, Leeds
I quite like the look of the Panaracer Pasela but I'm not sure about that thick central ridge when it comes to RR and cornering traction.
I have no experience of Paselas myself but I know that they are very popular indeed among the Audax community, which suggests that they'd be ideal for your needs.
I quite like the look of the Panaracer Pasela but I'm not sure about that thick central ridge when it comes to RR and cornering traction. I already have one of these to try, actually, but something better for the front would be nice.
I've used these before (though not at the moment) and never had a problem with them, quite nice tyres in fact.
Thanks Chris & Dave. I might be fine on Paselas then... but still I'm interested to learn of alternatives.
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Note that the Pasela's are sized on the small side (the website even gives the actual sizes as well so it's not like they are pretending) you basically need to use a size up from what they say they are.
Yes, I already bought a Pasela too narrow (32c) (didn't see the website!), now have a "35" that actually measures 31mm, which is what I want to try. Even more confusingly, the tyre is marked "700x35c (37-622)". Plonkers!
Decided a Pasela 35 was too wide for the rear -- not enough clearance in the frame for safety so fitted a 32 there. (The 32 actually measures more like 28mm). I'm so glad I didn't get rid of this narrower one afterall. Put the Pasela 35 on the front.
Fatter tyres than I've been used to on this old Raleigh Royal tourer: plushest ride ever is the result. Speed seems reasonable, though it's early days to tell.
Good little ride this evening, with brand new self-built wheels, riding over some disgracefully bumpy London side streets to give everything a good old test. Nothing broke so I'm happy! :-)
