Where in Dublin sell Continental Ultra Gator Duraskin Road Tyres

dario28

I need to get some wheels today or no biking tomorrow

After a days research im gonna get these
Continental Ultra Gator Duraskin Road Tyre



Saw Halfords had them yesterday on english web site 25 sterling , went to halfords in coolock and they had them alright but for 37.99, wiggle have them for 21 but am willing to pay 30 a tyre just to get out tomorrow and not have to get smelly train on monday

Where in Dublin sell them.....tried cycleways but are out of stock

stuf

cycle superstore in tallaght do them

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=165&idproduct=9162

would give them a ring to check stock though

morninwood

cycle superstore have them in stock but only 700x28c

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=165&idproduct=9162

edit: beaten to it by seconds :-)

stuf

morninwood wrote: »

cycle superstore have them in stock but only 700x28c

tip for the top - never believe what their website says about stock levels - it bears no relation to reality

morninwood

stuf wrote: »

tip for the top - never believe what their website says about stock levels - it bears no relation to reality

true that

dario28

stuf wrote: »

tip for the top - never believe what their website says about stock levels - it bears no relation to reality

I'll call them thanks - anywhere else more north city - im in town and swords is close for tomorrow morning

stuf

dario28 wrote: »

I'll call them thanks - anywhere else more north city - im in town and swords is close for tomorrow morning

you could try the one on Blackhall Place - think it's called city cycles
and there's always the dread Cyclogical if you feel like some abuse/ignoring/wonderful attentive service depending on the alignment of the planets today

interested

dario28 wrote: »

I need to get some wheels today or no biking tomorrow

After a days research im gonna get these
Continental Ultra Gator Duraskin Road Tyre



Saw Halfords had them yesterday on english web site 25 sterling , went to halfords in coolock and they had them alright but for 37.99, wiggle have them for 21 but am willing to pay 30 a tyre just to get out tomorrow and not have to get smelly train on monday

Where in Dublin sell them.....tried cycleways but are out of stock

Frank or Rob @ wheelworx are more than likely gonna be able to sort you out with these www.wheelworxbikes.com/
If you've the bike they'll probably fit them for you if time permits.

No official affiliation with the shop just a happy customer.

dario28

stuf wrote: »

you could try the one on Blackhall Place - think it's called city cycles
and there's always the dread Cyclogical if you feel like some abuse/ignoring/wonderful attentive service depending on the alignment of the planets today

Thanks !

Rang Cyclogical , moons must be in sync they were nice on phone and have a full stock in of 700x23's

Looking forward to a spin out tomrrow now..once I can get the wheels on. Anyone got tips on that

interested

dario28 wrote: »

Thanks !

Rang Cyclogical , moons must be in sync they were nice on phone and have a full stock in of 700x23's

Looking forward to a spin out tomrrow now..once I can get the wheels on. Anyone got tips on that

heat them a little in the clothes dryer ...

blorg

I would go for 700x25 in Gatorskins personally, especially if it is for winter use.

dario28

blorg wrote: »

I would go for 700x25 in Gatorskins personally, especially if it is for winter use.

Would that compromise speed much ?

whats the advantages / disadvantages of 25 to 23

My commute is 14kms mostly on malahide road/fairview/North strand so good surface got 1 mile on back Portmarnock roads but not too bad

BostonB

Staggs might have them if you give them a ring.

http://www.staggcycles.com/

Lucan though...

blorg

dario28 wrote: »

Would that compromise speed much ?

whats the advantages / disadvantages of 25 to 23

My commute is 14kms mostly on malahide road/fairview/North strand so good surface got 1 mile on back Portmarnock roads but not too bad

23 to 25 will not compromise speed AT ALL, honestly. 25s will be less skittish, you run them around 10 PSI lower. It will give you a bit more comfort and a bit more grip especially in the wet, although Gatorskins are not the grippiest tyres in the world to start with. They are a good commuting choice though, one of the best balances of price/ride quality/puncture protection. Basically you get more grip from a softer tyre which wears and punctures more so it is a tradeoff.

I have 25s on my road bike for the winter and they are noticably grippier than 23s- although I went for Maxxis Columbieres which are a softer, racier type of tyre... much more likely to puncture than Gatorskins I reckon but I wanted the ride quality. I use Gatorskins on my commuter and tourer.

dario28

blorg wrote: »

23 to 25 will not compromise speed AT ALL, honestly. 25s will be less skittish, you run them around 10 PSI lower. It will give you a bit more comfort and a bit more grip especially in the wet, although Gatorskins are not the grippiest tyres in the world to start with. They are a good commuting choice though, one of the best balances of price/ride quality/puncture protection. Basically you get more grip from a softer tyre which wears and punctures more so it is a tradeoff.

I have 25s on my road bike for the winter and they are noticably grippier than 23s- although I went for Maxxis Columbieres which are a softer, racier type of tyre... much more likely to puncture than Gatorskins I reckon but I wanted the ride quality. I use Gatorskins on my commuter and tourer.

Thanks for that - I only have one bike so will train/commute with the gators and get a new set of racin slicks for race days i was really happy with the rubino slicks but they are worn out an peppered with glass holes

paddyb

morninwood wrote: »

cycle superstore have them in stock but only 700x28c

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=165&idproduct=9162

edit: beaten to it by seconds :-)

their website isnt linked to their stock system. I went there looking for gatorskins the other day and they didnt have them

dario28

All sorted in Cyclogical - very helpful Weslh bloke sorted me out

Charlie Stick

dario28 wrote: »

All sorted in Cyclogical - very helpful Weslh bloke sorted me out

Hey dario, could you let me know how much they charged for the Gatorskins?

Cheers.

dario28

Charlie Stick wrote: »

Hey dario, could you let me know how much they charged for the Gatorskins?

Cheers.

Yes I can in fact I can give you a comprehensive run down of the shops around

Cyclogical 29.99
cyclesuperstore 27.99
wheelworx 24.99
Wiggle 21
cycleways 30

and for the biggest thieveing pricks Halfords 37.99
but Halfords UK are 24.99..had an argument with them last night and offered a 10% discount , told them I'd give them 60 euros for 2 tyres but they werent interested they told me to contact customer service

biomed32

bought them in staggs over the summer so i would assume they would still stock them, i think i bought them 25 euro a tyre from what i recall

Charlie Stick

dario28 wrote: »

and for the biggest thieveing pricks Halfords 37.99

I can just about top that. P&K Cycles on Patrick St. in town quoted me €40 each. :eek:

Ehhh no. Thanks but no.

biomed32

Charlie Stick wrote: »

I can just about top that. P&K Cycles on Patrick St. in town quoted me €40 each. :eek:

Ehhh no. Thanks but no.

yikes!!!

blorg

You do need to bear in mind that Gatorskins come in two varieties, one with a wire bead and one with a kevlar folding bead. The latter is more expensive. From the weight Halfords quote though it seems they are selling the wire bead one.