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vickster
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They are twice as much as the Vittorias though
Good 32mm tyre to go on CX commuter
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John the Monkey
Frivolous Cyclist
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- Crewe
I really enjoy the Continental Comfort Contact - I've ridden them in 42c and 32c flavours, on my Long Haul Trucker. They aren't heavily protected (breaker belt only) but roll nicely and are (were?) reasonably priced.
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A Minging Manc...
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Not sure because there are pictures of grey, black and black/reflective on that listing for a black tyre
In the past I have ordered black tyres and received black with reflective sidewall but that was a different supplier and tyre brand. That is the tyre I am talking about though. Do you not fancy the lighter folding version? More expensive but these tyres are supposed to last a very long time so the additional cost would be spread out and the lighter weight is never unwelcome.
deptfordmarmoset
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OK, it seems from reviews, that the Randonneurs can be quite hard to get onto the rims, how about the Duranos? I am generally mechanically inept and have ailing shoulders and elbows (and weak thumbs 
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@Arjimlad @User33236 @I like Skol how do your grannies finding putting your recommended tyres on
And is there a difference between the wired and folding options for the Randonneur (the Durano doesn't seem to have a 32mm folding option)
)@Arjimlad @User33236 @I like Skol how do your grannies finding putting your recommended tyres on
And is there a difference between the wired and folding options for the Randonneur (the Durano doesn't seem to have a 32mm folding option)
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Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
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- South Glos
OK, it seems from reviews, that the Randonneurs can be quite hard to get onto the rims, how about the Duranos? I am generally mechanically inept and have ailing shoulders and elbows (and weak thumbs
@Arjimlad @User33236 @I like Skol how do your grannies finding putting your recommended tyres on
I find them easy to put on, finishing at the valve. No need for levers to get them back on. Possibly helps that they have been on & off a few times (I switch back to CX tyres for winter muddy rides) but nothing remarkable about how they go on & off.
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They are super rollers, and dirt cheap too from PX.
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vickster
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£25 for the 32mm though, that's 2x the cost of the Randonneur
deptfordmarmoset
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I hadn't spotted that the £19.99 quoted price shot up to £24.99 when 32mm tyres were selected. I'm not sure that it's legal to up the price like that because 32mm are listed under the lower price. Oh well....
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vickster
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It does say 'from £19.99'
Still 40% off but more than I want to spend, The Durano is the front runner, because so much lighter than the Randonneur
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Mrs SG can put Duranos on easily. Unfortunately both my grandmothers gasclong since departed so am unable to have them try.OK, it seems from reviews, that the Randonneurs can be quite hard to get onto the rims, how about the Duranos? I am generally mechanically inept and have ailing shoulders and elbows (and weak thumbs
@Arjimlad @User33236 @I like Skol how do your grannies finding putting your recommended tyres on
And is there a difference between the wired and folding options for the Randonneur (the Durano doesn't seem to have a 32mm folding option)
Before IronMan last year she held an evening showing her friends how to do puncture repairs but I had to teach her first lol. Anyway I was a week out of plaster following a displaced distal radius fracture with intra- articular fracture and was still able to stick a Durano on easily. (The rims were Fulcrum Racing 7 for reverence)
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I think the Duranos have won...thanks for all suggestions. I'll let you know how I get on...if the fairy visits I'll be after you @User33236 
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Eek!!!I think the Duranos have won...thanks for all suggestions. I'll let you know how I get on...if the fairy visits I'll be after you @User33236
deptfordmarmoset
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You'd be wise to make your getaway while she's mending her puncture...
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Moving north of the border shortly. I think a few English people are allergic to Scotland do that moght go in my favour
