Gatorskins are grrreat! Last forever.
All of this. If you want them a little lighter get the folding versions. Also - easier to get on and off.Gatorskins are indestructible, but heavy. If you're running a brake and not skidding, you don't need them. If you're not running a brake and you're skip-stopping everywhere, they'll be invaluable.
25 y.o. Clamont (by Geoff Scott) FTW - this is mine (don't ride it any more...can't find nice 27" tyres!):My latest:
I'm calling it an accident. I didn't really need to buy the frame, and I just happened to have the parts just lying around in the garage. Whoops.
Regardless of brake / skid combination, I think they're great tyres. I run a brake and don't really skid very much and still run them cause they're very resistant to punctures. Actually can't remember the last time I had a flat on my fixie *touch wood*Gatorskins are indestructible, but heavy. If you're running a brake and not skidding, you don't need them. If you're not running a brake and you're skip-stopping everywhere, they'll be invaluable.
This is totally true. Cos you can imagine how awesome you'd be riding it.I reckon bikes in your own size are always instantly more good looking.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my set of Gatorskins and they're a million times better than the shitty Maxxis Re/Fuse my housemate has. All I'm saying is if you don't necessarily need the insane puncture resistance, there are lighter options available.Regardless of brake / skid combination, I think they're great tyres. I run a brake and don't really skid very much and still run them cause they're very resistant to punctures. Actually can't remember the last time I had a flat on my fixie *touch wood*
True, but not in 27x1" (which is all the clearance I've got in that frame).hifiandmtb: you can actually get gatorskins in a 27". Handy to know. Nice bike too, btw.
Expect the saddle. Bare seatpost would be better.One of the nicest conversions I've seen. Nice work.
Really? I like them, kept mine on the KHS.Expect the saddle. Bare seatpost would be better.