New tyres for a fast commute

[dabeeeenster]

Hi

Just bought a second hand Scott S30 FB. It has the Hutchison Flash 700 28C tyres that come with the bike. I used to ride Armadillo tyres, and haven't had a puncture for over a year, but they are quite heavy going and don't do much in the way of soaking up the bumpy London roads.

Can anyone recommend a decent, fast tyre that won't puncture easily? I've got so complacent with my Armadillos that I've stopped riding with an inner tube and pump! Or are the Armadillos still the way forward?

Thanks

 

[John the Monkey]

Do you still want 28c?

I used to like the Panaracer Pasela in 25c (fairly sure they come in 28 too).

 

[gaz]

i use gatorskins, pretty much near slick and seam to have a low rolling ristence. never tried armadillos.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Another vote for Ultra Gatorskins here.

New bike's got Conti Grand Prix 24's - seem good so far but too soon to talk of p#ncture resistance.

 

[HJ]

Conti GatorSkins...

 

[HLaB]

I found the nimbus a bit skittish in the wet. I've never tried gatorskins but given my experience if conti's they are a safe bet. My favourites are the conti 4 seasons.

 

[Kuota M]

I like the continental 4000S Tyres - slick, very fast with extra grip. Got mine from www.shinybikes.com £18.89 each

 

[dabeeeenster]

Thanks for the replies. I just realised I have been running 23c's on my old bike - you can run 23's and 28s on the same rims, right?

 

[HLaB]

Thanks for the replies. I just realised I have been running 23c's on my old bike - you can run 23's and 28s on the same rims, right?

Possibly it'll depend on the rim width; Sheldon might put some light on the matter.

 

[Tynan]

evryone on here must know what I think of gatorskins

I found a discarded one out the back of our offices, it looked so new that I picked it up and then had a good squint, already well cut up, I don't think they're robust enough for London commuting