Thanks scousegaz. . . I may try some more pressure in the ultremo's . . It says max 145 on them . .the mercury is just down the road from me. . . Ive been wondering wether to join . Only go out with one mate. . But his is an mtb. . . Good one tho . . .only problem that stops me joining the mercury is my job. . . Never know were i'm going to be with work. Late home most days and starting to work sundays now. .only day off is sat. .would be good to hang around with like minded tho. .what speed are your group averaging on a sunday run at the mercury.
Puncture Problems
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Hiya BC dont go mad with pressures as I did, I think I was a bit extreme in maxing them out to 145psi according to others on here, i've reduced it to 110 rear and 100 front on the Krylions i've got on at present and its a smoother ride. As for Mercury we probably average a steady 15 mph over the ride and cover 50/60 miles with a cafe stop and they never leave anyone off the back. There is a faster group that go out aswel but I'm led to believe their a bit more competative over shorter distances. Seem a good bunch and very welcoming and its only £20 a year for the privelage 
Hiya BC dont go mad with pressures as I did, I think I was a bit extreme in maxing them out to 145psi according to others on here, i've reduced it to 110 rear and 100 front on the Krylions i've got on at present and its a smoother ride. As for Mercury we probably average a steady 15 mph over the ride and cover 50/60 miles with a cafe stop and they never leave anyone off the back. There is a faster group that go out aswel but I'm led to believe their a bit more competative over shorter distances. Seem a good bunch and very welcoming and its only £20 a year for the privelage
constant pinch punctures @ 115,,i think its back to the lbs for something more sturdy,my trial with folding tyres has failed,,back to rigid tyres it is,,shame tho,probably done 30 mile on them
,,, I'll try a meeting at the mercury i think but dont want to be a part time member because of the job
.i usually average 15mph so sounds good,is everyone on drops
,ive had to put flats on road bike till my back gets sorted, ,
Well good luck with whatever option you go with on the tyre front and hope you find the right combo, nothing worse than constant punctures mate 
As for Mercury dont worry about feeling like a part time member, they have over 180 members and the few rides i've been on hasnt always been the same faces. I wont be there for the next 2 sunday club runs as I follow the Reds and we have 2 sunday games now which puts paid to my biking
There are a couple of riders with flats that i've seen
As for Mercury dont worry about feeling like a part time member, they have over 180 members and the few rides i've been on hasnt always been the same faces. I wont be there for the next 2 sunday club runs as I follow the Reds and we have 2 sunday games now which puts paid to my biking
There are a couple of riders with flats that i've seen
I hate punctures as well My recommendation is to use Bonti Hardcase Lites...slick, reasonable light, durable and in my opinion bomber puncture resistant 
Add to that they can be had on the internet at a very reasonable price 
True, their grip in the wet is average, but what slick tyre can be used for flying round corners at lightning speed in the rain?
The come in 700 x 23, 25 and 28's. Use 'em on two of my bikes.
My recommendation is to use Bonti Hardcase Lites...slick, reasonable light, durable and in my opinion bomber puncture resistant Add to that they can be had on the internet at a very reasonable price True, their grip in the wet is average, but what slick tyre can be used for flying round corners at lightning speed in the rain?
The come in 700 x 23, 25 and 28's. Use 'em on two of my bikes.
