tyres

After my recent new purchase, I`m converting my Cannondale into a winter bike as my old mtb had finally died! Spoke to the LBS as I wanted something other than slicks for riding down the local towpaths and on cycle-paths that were slighlty less than smooth! They recommended Schwalbe Marathon...

Hi, just after some advice about tyres for my bike if possible. I've been riding for a while but I'm still fairly clueless when it comes to this sort of thing. At the moment I've got some 'slick' tyres on my mountain bike as most of my riding is commuting on roads/paths rather than offroad...

Want to replace my knobblies with something more road biased but I imagine my Rocky will look a bit crap with slimmer skinnier tyres. Have seen some MTB`s wearing Schwalbe Kojaks 26 x 2.0 and they look pretty good, but is this my only option ?

Hello Just collected my new Cannonade CAAD12, but will be swapping the wheels for a new set of Hunt wheels that should be delivered next week. I prefer tubeless hence why I am changing but I read that Aksiums are reliable wheel. I cannot claim that the wheels and tyres are brand new as I did...

A 18.5 inch [47 cms] powder coated frame which started life as a Gary Fisher I believe, with a new 44/32/22 triple chainset , FSA headset and Mosso triple butted forks with uncut steerer. Forks can accept disc. Would make up into a good winter bike. £40 for the lot. And yes, I do know...

what are the recommendations on gravel tyres ? Have a set of knobbly cX tyres but they do drag abit on the road and after running 25c road tyres all summer , they are harsh ( carbon frames do have some advantages)! So what are all you CX riders running on your commute ?

Has anyone else had issues with Schealbe lugano tyre's fraying on the side walls? (or any tyre) best i can describe is the sidewall is peeling off into sting (i will put some pics on when i can) not sure if its a manufacturer defect or some thing else the tyres have done around 900miles in all...

Hi All Rutland Cycing currently appear to have a decent discount on the Cannondale 2016 CAAD 8 Claris, down from £599 to £399. http://www.rutlandcycling.com/323873/products/cannondale-caad8-claris-8-2016-road-bike-black.aspx I know Claris is the lowest of Shimano's groupsets, but it appears...

I'm going to swap the road bike for my trusty Maxilight Kinesis for a much anticipated trip to Wales in a few weeks and I seem to be going round in circles when it comes to getting some new rubber ordered. At the moment I've got some Maxxis Crossmarks on but at least one has seen better days...

I have just bought a pair of Conti 4 seasons tyres in 700x23 After fitting the tyres one looked bigger than the other. I have attempted to measure them with a digital caliper and indeed one tyre measures about 2mm more. Both are labelled as 23mm, they are fitted to the same rims with the same...

Use code 'TYRES20' for an extra 20% discount on tyres at Ribble Cycles. I've just ordered a twin pack of 700x25 Conti Gatorskins for the equivalent of £14.78 each. Conti GP4000's work out at £23.20 each when buying a twin pack. Here's the...

One of my tyres now resists my efforts and those of a professional, experienced MTB mechanic to mount. Two shops, Evans and Giant, have quoted £40 to mount a tyre. Given that I successfullly mounted tyres (including the current miscreant) in less than 10 minutes I do not find the shop charge...

I recently bought these cheapo tyres from Wiggle and would like to know if they are directional or if they can be fitted in either direction? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-road-tyre/ Either side of the central slightly 'pimpled' section, there are two strips with diagonal grooves...

My sister-in-law pinged me this pic from, I think, the start of Ride London. Apparently, Continental want to demonstrate they make shoes as well as bike tyres, or perhaps it's the other around.

I ride a mid 80s British Eagle MTB. The old slick/road tyres I had were Tioga city slickers, which I used to inflate to around 65 PSI rear and 60 front which was within manufacturer's recommended pressures. All was well. I had to replace these and bought a pair of Schwalbe City Jets 26 x 1.5"...

I am currently in the process of repairing an old triban road bike. I changed over tyres twice and have had three punctures. Could this bee the wheel itself bar tape or more to the point the wheel itself. Two of the punctures were virtually in the same place at same location. Third puncture took...

A pair of WTB BEE LINE 27.5 x 2.2 tyres, barely used, surplus to requirements £28 pr POSTED

Some of these are going to be too much cost to post so are noted collection only or very local drop off. All can be collected from Leicester (currently) or SE London after 26th. Click any of the pictures to be taken to a higher res version. Shimano XT Front Derailleur - £10 + DELIVERY...

Bought a couple of new tyres for my touring bike, on the tyres was a leaflet advising to check out their web site for tips. Checked it out and found this. Use an old toe clip strap or cable tie to hold the tyre in place on the rim when fitting it, works like a third hand. Tried it today fitting...

12 pound per set. All vgc. Collection Scunthorpe.

Brand new Mavic Aksium One Wheelset with Continental Ultra Sport 25mm tyres. SRAM/Shimano fitting for 10/11 speed. Bargain at £125 collected

Pair of Kenda kountach 28mm tyres for sale taken off my new bike, never ridden. Folding bead and 250g each. They seem very similar to Michelin Pro 4 endurance tyres, ie a decent bit of protection across the centre of the tread with a supple sidewall. £18 posted or £15 if you can collect from...

The website for my road bike (Avanti corsa er) says max tyres 30mm. I have 28s on at present and there is at least 8mm clearance all around front and rear. Do you think that's enough for some slick 32mm? The rim has a internal diameter of 18mm and current 28s measure up at 28mm exactly. Was...

I want to get a set of new tyres for my 29er but want good speed on tarmac and enough protection to do light trails and foot paths.. Seen loads so I'm not sure which is better. Either 1.95 or 2.00 and no wider?

Hi, I am looking for the best tyres to cycle on the road, and on tow paths (with occasional gravel), so with suitable threads, but ideally not too slow on the road. I am also looking for something puncture-resistant. One of the choices seem to be the Marathon tyres (standard model), but they...

As per title I've just purchased a pair of wheels with these tyres fitted.Any thoughts,they do seem a nice ride or might just be the wheels ! Thanks

Two points I'd like to ask. 1. Of the following two wheels, which is better and adequate for commuting on London roads. The Mavic Aksim 700c wheels or the Shimano RS11 wheels? 2. Again for commuting on London roads, is there any difference realistic between 25mm and 28mm tyres? Thanks.

Hi folks Can anyone recommend puncture resistant tyres for a boardman road bike? I'm looking for vfm if possible Kind regards Eldridge.

Last year we bought my daughter a Decathlon road bike in one of their sales. It's a nice bike, but as it has a small frame the wheels are 650b. It has 23mm tyres, but she would much prefer 25mm ones. My Google fu is failing badly and I can't seem to find any 650b x 25c tyres. She doesn't cycle...