The P Word!!

[User42542]

Hi Guys,
I have had a rotten bit of luck lately with the dreaded P-Word! I noticed off the back of this that I now have a small gash in my front tyre which will more than likely require the tyre to be replaced.

Therefore my question is this, do I :-

a) Replace the tyre, and hope that my luck changes.
b) Slime the inner tubes?
c) Buy some P****** resistant tyres? If so, what do you recommend, and how much should I look to spend?

Appreciate the advice guys!

 

[vickster]

What tyres do you have at the moment, what bike do you ride, where do you ride, what's more Important, speed or protection?

 

[Markymark]

puncture puncture puncture



puncture

 

[ianrauk]

PUNCTURE

Edit: @0-markymark-0 beat me to it.. by saying PUNCTURE first

 

[mrandmrspoves]

PUNCTURE

Edit: @0-markymark-0 beat me to it.. by saying PUNCTURE first

.......You're both doomed he says in a Private Frazer from Dad's Army voice!

 

[mrandmrspoves]

If you are into speed you may go along the Gatorskins type of route.

For general touring and leisure Schwalbe Marathons, or if you are prepared to accept a heavier tyre and a harsher ride for the convenience of virtually never having to deal with a flat, Marathon Plus may be the best options. Surprisingly Argos of all places is currently offering a range of Marathons at very reasonable prices.

 

[ufkacbln]

 

[puffinbilly]

Rubinos - are cheap and pretty darn good - run at 100psi and in the 25c form they're excellent.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vittoria-rubino-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod31768

 

[slowmotion]

^^^^^ This. I'm on 23c and they are great.

 

[User42542]

Cheers guys - im a larger guy and im not massively interested in huge amounts of speed, just cant stand the effort of changing a puncture....the roads by me are a mess, hence my 4 punctures in the last month.

Im currently riding a Specialized Allez C2 Sport.

Tempted to have a look at the Marathon plus.