Well, ive been pucturing regularly too and from work, in the last few weeks... so much so that the last flat i got, left me stranded on the roadside as i had used the spare tube up - my dad had to pick me up - which was a major inconvenience for both of us (especially as the local jack the lads were eyeing my bike up)... :roll:
The roads to and from Manchester are generally in sh*t condition - huge potholes and glass and grit all over the place, so ive gone for the best possible tyre i could find - they are mucho expensive (Ã,£20 a throw), but i cant afford to keep flatting on the roads... its a collosal PITA, i just hope these babies work, as my Vittorias were not up the job at all... :(
Vittorias dont cope with any sort of debris. Good for racing, I guess.
The Armadillos are good, but as youve discovered, vastly overpriced. Stateside, I always recommend Nashbars house brand Prima Plus 2 in the 25mm width, for bad roads. They have a thin kevlar belt that keeps glass at bay. They ride great, are supple and light, and cost $10 (on sale now for $6). I still have a front tire of this model mounted up, and its only gotten one flat--from running over a bottle in the rain--over a lifespan of 3-5K. :shock: A lot of riders wont fess up to riding these as theyre embarrassed by the maker, Cheng Shin of Taiwan. :lol: Reality is that Cheng Shin make some real crap for cheap, but contract out a lot of nice rubber that gets sold under other brand names. Ive had their sh*tty tires before. Lasted over 10K with no flats :shock: but dont try cornering in the rain. :lol:
Looking at wiggle, another tire thats as good as or better than the Armadillo is the Pasela TG. 25mm is the narrowest, but they run small. Ã,£17 Over here, theyre often on sale for $15US. :P
Ive put them on my bike now and by golly they seem bloody tough bits of kit... i think they could take a direct hit from a shoulder mounted RPG and still stay inflated... :o
check out the reviews:
http://roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/tires-clincher/specialized-bicycle/PRD_28262_2489crx.aspx
They check out well, with a few posters complaining about sidewall blowouts. Specialized will warranty the tire if that happens. :thumbup:
I guess that means you need to be carefull with your pressure gauge. :lol:
Quote from: maximusottercheck out the reviews:
http://roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/tires-clincher/specialized-bicycle/PRD_28262_2489crx.aspx
They check out well, with a few posters complaining about sidewall blowouts. Specialized will warranty the tire if that happens. :thumbup:
I guess that means you need to be carefull with your pressure gauge. :lol:
wots a pressure gawge? :shock: ;)
Quote from: Badabingi think they could take a direct hit from a shoulder mounted RPG and still stay inflated... :o
Is Manchester upping the ante in order to compete with Nottingham in the drive-by shooting stakes then?
POP :!:
a flat this morning, replace the tube (after having battled with the ultra tight beading on tyre), only for this tube to have a faulty valve.
As a result, had to walk in absolute torrential rain to the bus stop, pissed wet through and had to walk round campus to get to the various labs - wasting valuable time... not happy.
SO tomorrow, i have to Singlespeed it into Uni on the Inbred - a joy as it looks cool and is fun to ride, the only downside being its not really geared for commuting - itll be a blast though... :D
Only hard to mount tire Ive ever had was a Continental. Dang Germans. :lol: Rest of them, skinny or city, have all been mountable w/o a lever. :thumbup: Tip: use your palm, not your fingers to get that last bit on.
Quote from: BadabingPOP :!:
a flat this morning, replace the tube (after having battled with the ultra tight beading on tyre), only for this tube to have a faulty valve.
As a result, had to walk in absolute torrential rain to the bus stop, pissed wet through and had to walk round campus to get to the various labs - wasting valuable time... not happy.
SO tomorrow, i have to Singlespeed it into Uni on the Inbred - a joy as it looks cool and is fun to ride, the only downside being its not really geared for commuting - itll be a blast though... :D
8 MINUTES slower than my road bike... :D im liking it.
Specialized, i love you dearly...
...but why in the world do you make the beading on your tyres so F*CKING TIGHT!?!!!!?
ANOTHER puncture and ive had to get my dad (who has arms like a gorilla) to rip the tyre off the rim...
Im be screwed if i flatted in a race with these b*stards.. :evil:
Water mate... sh*tloads of it.
My contis are a bastard to get on my new front rim, but chucked some water on it, used two tyre levers and finally got the damn thing on.
Had dents in my thumbs trying to push them on without the water.
Quote from: M3ta7h3adWater mate... sh*tloads of it.
My contis are a bastard to get on my new front rim, but chucked some water on it, used two tyre levers and finally got the damn thing on.
Had dents in my thumbs trying to push them on without the water.
I doubt that would have worked, to be honest... Me and my dad combined managed to rip the thing off... When i do get up and racing again, ill be changing the tyres, i wont be aiming to win, but i dont want to be sat at the side of the road for 10 mins trying to change a tyre...
Madness.
aye just realised you were trying to take the damn thing off, rather than get it on.
Damn. Its down to the puncture protection see :) bulletproof tyre = stiff as a board to get on and off.
Do you know what punctured it this time? as I thought armadillos were meant to be impermeable to all and sundry.
Quote from: M3ta7h3adaye just realised you were trying to take the damn thing off, rather than get it on.
Damn. Its down to the puncture protection see :) bulletproof tyre = stiff as a board to get on and off.
Do you know what punctured it this time? as I thought armadillos were meant to be impermeable to all and sundry.
as i am a fat thumbed gibbon, probably a snake bite, as usual... :(
My roadie tires take a single lever and a flick of the wrist to remove, and just my paw to install. :D
Only flats I ever get are glass cuts in the rain, as water loobs the glass. Been 2 1/2 years since I got a snakebite.
When you wear those out, see if you can find Paselas TGs on sale. Bloody awesome and classic tire. A bit expensive here: http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=6814
Quote from: maximusotterMy roadie tires take a single lever and a flick of the wrist to remove, and just my paw to install. :D
Only flats I ever get are glass cuts in the rain, as water loobs the glass. Been 2 1/2 years since I got a snakebite.
When you wear those out, see if you can find Paselas TGs on sale. Bloody awesome and classic tire. A bit expensive here: http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=6814
nice recommendation there, never had a problem with panaracers, they were the weapon of choice on my off roader...
They look nice!! :D