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Puncture Resistant Tubular Tyres

  • 06-07-2010 2:12pm
    #1
    tri3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭


    Does anyone have any recommendations for a fast yet reasonably puncture resistant tubular tyre?

    I was looking at the Continental Supersonic but according to various reviews they are very prone to punctures.

    I would need this for a 90k cycle as part of a half ironman triathlon so basically ones suited for a long time trial on poorish country roads.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Murph100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Murph100


    Looking at [url+http://www.shinybikes.com/bikes/veloflex-roubaix-tubular.html]these[/url] myself, might be the halfway house between the Contis and full on Vitt Pavé.


  • #3
    mloc123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    Continental competition black chilli were recommended to me, I am yet to race on them but will see on Saturday I guess :)


  • #4
    BryanL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,127 ✭✭✭BryanL


    get some Tufo's and put some tufo sealant in them


  • #5
    amused2death
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭amused2death


    mloc123 wrote: »
    Continental competition black chilli were recommended to me,

    I have these on my racing wheels (Mavic Ksyrium SL). excellent road holding & used a lot in the PRO circuit however not cheap best online price I could find was €60. They can go up to €85 in a number of well know Irish bike shops.


  • #6
    Urbs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭Urbs


    I used Continental Ultra Gatorskins at Gael Force West last year and have been using them since. Done about 1000 miles on them now and they're bulletproof.


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  • #7
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    I have the Conti Competitions, probably around 1,000km on them racing and going to/from races now with no punctures yet. Just as well as I would be fecked if I did puncture. These were used by Columbia HTC so if they are good enough for them they are good enough for me.


  • #8
    mloc123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    amused2death wrote: »
    I have these on my racing wheels (Mavic Ksyrium SL). excellent road holding & used a lot in the PRO circuit however not cheap best online price I could find was €60. They can go up to €85 in a number of well know Irish bike shops.

    Yeah, I never thought I would spend €120 on two bike tyres :eek:

    They are said to be 'the best'


  • #9
    jdt101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭jdt101


    Best tubs.... CLINCHERS... Vittoria CX...


  • #10
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    jdt101 wrote: »
    Best tubs.... CLINCHERS... Vittoria CX...
    OP specifically wants puncture resistance which despite their other excellent qualities the Vittorias are not renowned for.


  • #11
    tri3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭tri3


    Blorg,

    Are the Conti Competition Tubs foldable tyres so I can fold and attach them to the saddle tube or under the saddle?

    And I see on Wiggle they are EUR 65.48 - is that the cheapest price you can get these at?


    blorg wrote: »
    I have the Conti Competitions, probably around 1,000km on them racing and going to/from races now with no punctures yet. Just as well as I would be fecked if I did puncture. These were used by Columbia HTC so if they are good enough for them they are good enough for me.


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  • #12
    jdt101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭jdt101


    blorg wrote: »
    OP specifically wants puncture resistance which despite their other excellent qualities the Vittorias are not renowned for.

    Point being Vittoria CX Clinchers, you can fix the puncture. These are my race tyres, not punctured yet.


  • #13
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    tri3 wrote: »
    Blorg,

    Are the Conti Competition Tubs foldable tyres so I can fold and attach them to the saddle tube or under the saddle?

    And I see on Wiggle they are EUR 65.48 - is that the cheapest price you can get these at?
    Yes they are foldable, but all tubs are foldable as they don't have a bead (at least this is my understanding.) I got mine from PBK but same price. I will sell you one unused in box for €55 if you like, I don't think I will be racing on tubs for some time and I have deep section clinchers as a backup.

    @jdt101- I don't think it is reasonable to suggest someone change his wheels when he is asking about what tyre to chose. Bit of an investment that.


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