Budget tyres.

[cyberknight]

Yeap had all three of those tyres, all good, might try something else though.

i tried the wiggle race tyres and couldnt believe they came off worse than zaffiros for rolling resistance ! about 5 watts more although about 100grams lighter

 

[Jameshow]

Why?

If you have found one you are happy with, that fits your budget, why go with something else?

Fancy a change better performance??

 

[Ming the Merciless]

i found the Zaffiro slippery and indeed came off at slow speed on a greasy (after rain in January on a dry spell), heavily cambered corner close to home

Not sure the Rubinos would have fared much better. I haven’t found the Zaffiros slippy.

 

[Caperider]

i like Rubinos and Michelins. got Bontrager 35s on my newest build,ride really smooth

 

[Arrowfoot]

Plus for Rubinos.

 

[Jameshow]

Not sure the Rubinos would have fared much better. I haven’t found the Zaffiros slippy.

Brought the robino and they feel much more rubbery than wiggle tyres and much more supple than conti at that price point.
Bargain for £12 each!

Now watch me get a pu******re tonight!!

 

[november4]

Not worth skimping on tyres?

 

[Alex321]

Not worth skimping on tyres?

Certainly not for cyclists who do any reasonable amount of miles. They are your main point of contact with the ground, and you need to be able to rely on them.

 

[Jameshow]

Certainly not for cyclists who do any reasonable amount of miles. They are your main point of contact with the ground, and you need to be able to rely on them.

I think robino are good tyres as good as ultra sport foldings. I don't like wired tyres being heavier.
I like a supple ride too.

Paying £50 a tyre isn't vmf for me others might disagree.

 

[Alex321]

I think robino are good tyres as good as ultra sport foldings. I don't like wired tyres being heavier.
I like a supple ride too.

Yes, Rubino (sic) are decent tyres - they are not what most people would call budget tyres.

Paying £50 a tyre isn't vmf for me others might disagree.

For tubed tyres, agreed. £25-£30 is about as much as I'm willing to pay. But I'm not going to buy real budget end tyres at £10-£15 either (unless they are more expensive ones on sale).

Tubeless tend to be a bit more expensive.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

They are your main point of contact with the ground

Hopefully the only point of contact when moving.

 

[Jameshow]

Yes, Rubino (sic) are decent tyres - they are not what most people would call budget tyres.



For tubed tyres, agreed. £25-£30 is about as much as I'm willing to pay. But I'm not going to buy real budget end tyres at £10-£15 either (unless they are more expensive ones on sale).

Tubeless tend to be a bit more expensive.

£12 I thought was really cheap!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

£12 I thought was really cheap!

@Alex321 Likes to get tyres from the £1 bargain basement bin, otherwise not budget.

 

[Alex321]

£12 I thought was really cheap!

It is, but they are on sale as 'end of line', as they are Rubino Pro III which have now been replaced by the Rubino Pro IV, which I can't see for less than £22.50 anywhere - most places being over £30.

 

[Alex321]

@Alex321 Likes to get tyres from the £1 bargain basement bin, otherwise not budget.

Perhaps you might consider reading my post on the matter just above, and not lying about me?