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Tyres for communting/racing

  • 27-07-2012 1:17pm
    #1
    unichall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭


    I currently commute to and from work (32km each way) and this week the rear tyre I had gave up and I got 3 punctures in the one day

    The thing is I am looking at doing a few races and currently race triathlons and as I'm on an overall budget I can’t afford to get 2 sets of wheels and tyres so I need tyres that mix the sort of durability and puncture resistance you would like for commuting and the lightweight, responsiveness and speed you would like for racing.

    When I say budget I mean overall in terms of the grand scheme of things, I don’t mind spending a few quid on the tyres. Any recommendations and or experiences welcome

    cheers


Comments

  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,218 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Conti GP4000S.


  • #3
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    Panasonic Panaracers. Love 'em!


  • #4
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    without a doubt conti gp4000s,

    even in the city Ive only had 1 puncture and that was a very wet day so glass gets thru easier.
    by this time with every other tyre Id be on at least puncture number 6 and my tyres would be cut up.

    I raced on them last season and needed a tyre in a hurry for my commuter bike so used a race tyre . I miss the gp4000s for racing so will go back to them(currently using Challenge Criterium)
    perfect tyre imo, would be nice with 145psi option with the same puncture protection


  • #5
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    the panaracer seems to have weak sidewall protection


  • #6
    unichall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭unichall


    Thanks for the info lads.

    Where is the best place to get tyres? any sites online or shops that offer good value?

    Again any and all info much appreciated


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  • #7
    Jawgap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,297 ✭✭✭✭Jawgap


    Michelin Krylion Carbons - tough, low rolling resistance and (relatively) light.


  • #8
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    kumate_champ07 wrote: »
    the panaracer seems to have weak sidewall protection

    I've never had an issue with them. That said, I mostly cycle upright so the sidewall doesn't get the same wear yours seems to :)


  • #9
    Dubba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 895 ✭✭✭Dubba


    unichall wrote: »
    Where is the best place to get tyres? any sites online or shops that offer good value?

    I bought a set recently and the cheapest I found were bike-discount.de for €62 incl postage

    http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k373/a4826/grand-prix-4000-s-23-622-mm-black.html


  • #10
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Lusk Doyle wrote: »
    kumate_champ07 wrote: »
    the panaracer seems to have weak sidewall protection

    I've never had an issue with them. That said, I mostly cycle upright so the sidewall doesn't get the same wear yours seems to :)


    Got great mileage out of the panaracers :-)

    Currently on schwalbe marathons but I'll move back to the panaracers when the current ones wear out.

    They are a great tyre


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