Puncture resistent 700x23 budget tyre

[david k]

700 x 23c Cst Compressor Puncture Resistant Sports Bike Cycle Tyre T1852

Hi, after a miserable day stopping and fixing punctures until finally giving up and phoning the wife to pick me up Ive decided that my continental sport tyres need to be retired for something with improved puncture protection.

Ive read that gatorskins are good but quite expensive, Ive found these on ebay but not having bought tyres before I'm looking for some advice, are these suitable for what I'm after? My bike is a carrera vanquish

thanks in advance

DK

 

[Andrew_Culture]

There will be several votes for Bontranger Hardcases. They can oft be found for about £12 each, I'm about to invest in a pair.

 

[david k]

There will be several votes for Bontranger Hardcases. They can oft be found for about £12 each, I'm about to invest in a pair.

never heard of em Andrew, could you post a link if you find a pair your about to/or do buy please

 

[david k]

and maybe these inner tubes

 

[Andrew_Culture]

and maybe these inner tubes

Lordy no, it's retched stuff. If actually get a big puncture it sprays horrible gunk everywhere, gunk which then stops patches from sticking.

Marathon plus are the kings of puncture-resistant tyres but are pricey.

 

[vickster]

www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bontrager-race-lite-hardcase-tyre-id40573.html
£13.99

 

[Andrew_Culture]

These https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/p...&sa=X&ei=MQlkUv6HGuPQ0QWIzoBI&ved=0CE4Q8gIwAA

 

[sreten]

Hi,

Schwalbe's budget tyres nowadays are really good IMO, minimum 50 casing
tpi, minimum of Kevlarguard puncture protection, and not pricey at all.

I'd much rather fit a pair of these for £23 delivered :
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/schwalbe-hs180-rigid-tyre-700-x-25-(25-622)-prod22903/
Than those ebay no name tyre for £29.

However this place :
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Wheelies-Outlet/Tyres-/_i.html?_nkw=generic tyre&submit=Search&LH_TitleDesc=1&_trksid=p4634.c0.m310&_fsub=221630319&_sid=794895449
Really don't know the inplication of using generic to describe some of there decent tyres :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Pair-...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5af64dd82a
Could go pretty cheap for new front / rear specific tyres with puncture protection and two new tubes.

rgds, sreten.

 

[Servicemycycle]

David your fairly local to me,

I have 2 schwalbe lugano, black for £20

There brand new. Ive used them for over 12 months (red ones) never had a puncture that wasnt a result of a pot hole (ironically in widnes)

If you want them in a colour let me know and I will pick some up still £20 a pair

 

[Servicemycycle]

Also Ive used some Cont Grand Prix in 25mm they appear quite tough,

 

[david k]

thanks servicemycycle and sreten. I have found these since and quite like the look of them for my red/black bike, any views?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-rubino-wire-bead-clincher-tyre/

Are your luganos the wired/heavy duty type?

 

[Mile195]

Another vote for Bontragers.

I tried Gatorskins but in comparison I found them to be absolutely dreadful. I don't know how they tested them, but clearly not with anything you're likely to find on London roads.

Years ago I used to use Armadillos. Very good, but quite heavy really.

 

[Servicemycycle]

Yeah they are the wired ones! they also come in red! ive never used the rubino's but they look good (i had to get the red version of the luganos as they matched my colour scheme too!) let me know how you get on with them may think of stocking them if there any good

 

[biggs682]

rubinos are good , and must admit have tried the hs180's but only in 700 x 25 favourite at mo are Durano +'s

 

[Fab Foodie]

There will be several votes for Bontranger Hardcases. They can oft be found for about £12 each, I'm about to invest in a pair.

Including me. Cheap as chips and pretty damn tough. Roll well too, but a slightly harsh ride at full pressure.