If originals Id guess they are just worn out rubber does deteriorate over time so basically any new tyre will be an improvement
Recommend me some road tyres
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Cycleops
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Jenkins
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I've no experience of those, but I can recommend the Michelin Pro4 Endurance for the same price
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/pro4-...ad-road-bike-tyre-etrto-25-622/_/R-p-X8363657
Used them on the commuter bike all year round for 6000 miles in less than 3 years with just one or two flats in that time and I found them to be easy to fit and decently fast.
HLaB
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Ive ran them on bikes for circa the last ten years. My winter/ commuter bike currently has one on the rear (I need a 23mm on the front so its different and before switching to tubeless I ran them on my high mileage best bike. A good recommendation IMHO.
I found Vittoria Rubinio pros to be excellent tyres.Hard wearing, Puncture resistant and good rolling resistance.
One tyre I wouldn't recommend are Schwalbe one tyres.
I'm using them at the moment and there not the best.They feel like I'm riding through treacle and have worn at an alarming rate.
One tyre I wouldn't recommend are Schwalbe one tyres.
I'm using them at the moment and there not the best.They feel like I'm riding through treacle and have worn at an alarming rate.
Another vote for the Vittoria Rubino's - excellent tyres, quite durable and comfortable. If commuting I'd recommend the Zaffiro's over the Rubino's as they have better endurance and a bit more puncture protection, but not enough that I'd prefer them on a "for best" type situation.
Trek tend to spec their bikes (even the higher end ones) with relatively middling tyres. I'd expect you have something like the R1 - it's OK, not particularly puncture resistant though but "good enough". My go to decent ride tyre is the R3 TLR though which is an excellent tyre - really comfortable.
Trek tend to spec their bikes (even the higher end ones) with relatively middling tyres. I'd expect you have something like the R1 - it's OK, not particularly puncture resistant though but "good enough". My go to decent ride tyre is the R3 TLR though which is an excellent tyre - really comfortable.
FWIW my old Boardman came with Vittoria Zaffiro Pros, and never had a puncture in the 1800-odd miles I put on it.. bought a second pair on sale some time ago for not a lot of money either (IIRC £5-10ea).
They're probably not as fast as others, but they certainly weren't slow and that bike remains the fastest of all those I've owned..
EDIT - not a fan of Merlin, but they've got the 30mm flavour for £12.50ea, with splendid reviews
They're probably not as fast as others, but they certainly weren't slow and that bike remains the fastest of all those I've owned..
EDIT - not a fan of Merlin, but they've got the 30mm flavour for £12.50ea, with splendid reviews
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vickster
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No those are tubeless
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Eek! Narrow escape!
T4tomo
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Yeah, your supposed to check tyres periodically and remove those before they work there way through and puncture!
. Its sounds like they are just well worn, hence rubber is thinner and hence become more susceptible to this type of puncture.Beware some brands "tubeless ready" models, they often have lower TPI (threads per inch) rating as they think that if you've put sealant in them, being more puncture resistant doesn't matter. (60TPI vs 150TPI on the Rubino's)
I rate Conti GP5000's but they aren't a budget choice
BikeINN have the Rubino's in non tubeless at £23 each in 28mm which will fit* and give you tad more volume = comfort.
* just have a look at what clearance you have with the 25mm - you essentially near 1.5mm more each side which shouldn't be an issue as its specced for mudguards so wont have the ultratight clearances some of the older 2000-2010's bikes came with.
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FWIW my old Boardman came with Vittoria Zaffiro Pros, and never had a puncture in the 1800-odd miles I put on it.. bought a second pair on sale some time ago for not a lot of money either (IIRC £5-10ea).
They're probably not as fast as others, but they certainly weren't slow and that bike remains the fastest of all those I've owned..
EDIT - not a fan of Merlin, but they've got the 30mm flavour for £12.50ea, with splendid reviews
i run the same tyres on the commuter and winter bikes , they have a little less road feel than rubinos apparently but come out good on tests for rolling resistance and protection .My goto tyre on a budget .
actually just looked at the comparison on a test and apart from better feel for the rubino as is has higher tpi count theres nothing in it .
https://www.merlincycles.com/vittor...MIl8yDsa2_hgMVoBQGAB0UcADTEAQYASABEgLKwvD_BwE
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I'm a fan of Rubino Pros too. They seem a good, economical choice if you want puncture-resistance and reasonable performance. My last batch cost about £20 each for 25mm road tyres. It's worth shopping around at the usual on-line suppliers.
