roadie tyre choice

thanks for all the input.

i've gone with the Rubinos again. can't beat a $30 tyre!

i'll be rockin' my new tyres tonight.:D

can't beleive i'm looking forward to riding my roadie. :eek: obviously the memory of mud sunday lingers. (even after 2 days. who says you forget stuff easily when you're old)
 
hey didn't want to start a new thread, as you seem happy i thought it would be ok to hijack.

my Q is should i get a kevlar tyre so i never get a flat again or go a $30 tyre and run the risk.

Cheers Tom

also i got a puncture today where i could see a hole in the actual tyre, does that mean it needs replacing or just a new tube? cheers again
 
tombre2 said:
hey didn't want to start a new thread, as you seem happy i thought it would be ok to hijack.

my Q is should i get a kevlar tyre so i never get a flat again or go a $30 tyre and run the risk.

Cheers Tom

also i got a puncture today where i could see a hole in the actual tyre, does that mean it needs replacing or just a new tube? cheers again
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Umm, a "kevlar" tyre refers to the tyres' bead and doesn't affect its' puncture resistance but makes it lighter. Depends on how big the hole is, even reasonably big holes can be repaired by using patches on the inside of the tyre if you are a tight arse like me :D
 
Maybe, maybe not. I'm not aware of a kevlar lined tyre to prevent punctures
(there are antipuncture tyres around though)- kevlar is not cut resistant just strong and has good abrasion characteristics. Bullet proof jackets don't stop knives (or teflon-coated bullets for that matter)...
 
n plus one said:
Maybe, maybe not. I'm not aware of a kevlar lined tyre to prevent punctures
(there are antipuncture tyres around though)- kevlar is not cut resistant just strong and has good abrasion characteristics. Bullet proof jackets don't stop knives (or teflon-coated bullets for that matter)...
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Several high end tyres use kevlar belting to prevent punctures (its a lining between the tread surface and the tyre belting, typically along the centre of the tyre). They don't resist glass cuts, the kind where a small piece gets stuck in the tread or on a slick the softer compound on the side and/or edge of the tyre, and slowly slices its way through the tyre all the way to the tube.

They do seem to resist punctures from metal objects and larger pieces of glass.
 
Dumbellina said:
Several high end tyres use kevlar belting to prevent punctures (its a lining between the tread surface and the tyre belting, typically along the centre of the tyre). They don't resist glass cuts, the kind where a small piece gets stuck in the tread or on a slick the softer compound on the side and/or edge of the tyre, and slowly slices its way through the tyre all the way to the tube.

They do seem to resist punctures from metal objects and larger pieces of glass.
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Yeah, you're right. I was just checking out the Du Pont website and they have developed some weaves that are 'puncture resistant', not against sharp blades/cutting etc but against 'improvised stabbing weapons' which would be similar to larger puncturing objects. Interesting.
 
Sorry for the G dig.
But how much smaller are 23/25 to straight 23? I can barely tell by eye.
I just got a Specialized Roubaix and it came with 23/25 120TPI tyres. They seem to stick real well,but they also pick up small rocks that get wedged between the tyre and brake,and I have to stop to remove them. Would straight 23s give me much more clearance,or should I just stick with the better puncture resistance of the 23/25s?
How much weight savings is to be gained by 23s? Sweet F A?
Sorry for the painful newbie Qs.
 
Vittoria Rubino Pro slicks for training. Vittoria Corsa evo CX for racing. The pro slicks grip like mad, ride well and last. The evos are a dream.
 
for training i had vittoria rubinos and they only lasted 1000 kms before canvas showed through great tyre though.

for racing vittoria open corsa cx very sweet and for training i use maxxis detonaters, a bit heavy but tough as no flats after 1.5 years.
 
I think specialized armidillos have kevlar right around the tyre with just normal rubber top for grip ? Im pretty sure of it actually !

They would be the most puncture protective tyres ive ever heard of.

Gatorskin foldables for training and racing for me ! Over continental ultrasonic tubes. Proberly could just run normal tyres with normal tubes and chances of striking a puncture or reducing weight would be just the same....
 
aaron01 said:
I have been using the victoria rubinos for my day to day & find that they wear well & are easy to mount + for $35 you really can't complain. I use mine for the usual coffee rides on a Saturday mornig & on a wind trainner & they are still in good condition after a good 9months of some serious abuse.
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Just replaced my worn out contis with rubino pros this arvo... will be grinding away on the M4 tomorrow - here's hoping all the positive press in this thread rings true!

cheers,

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