Tyre and innertube selection

[DannO]

Hi, can anyone recommend or link me to a set of good quility/value for money 700c racing bike tyre and inner tubes for my specialized allez 16? Cheers

 

[MajorMantra]

How much do you want to spend? Value for money could mean £10 a tyre or it could mean £30.

Matthew

 

[DannO]

Hi, the cheaper the better but I know you generally get what you pay for so I am open to suggestions really.

 

[MajorMantra]

Indeed you do get what you pay for. For excellent performance and some puncture protection, Michelin Pro Race 3s and Continental GP4000S are generally well regarded, as are a number of others.

Vittoria Rubinos or Rubino Pros are cheaper and generally well liked. Schwalbe do a good range too with choices for most budgets.

High end race tyres use softer rubber compounds for performance but the trade-off is they don't last as long. If you're commuting on them you may want something harder wearing (Conti Gatorskin etc.) but for the nicest ride, race tyres are best - just with higher running costs.

Matthew

 

[Crankarm]

Indeed you do get what you pay for. For excellent performance and some puncture protection, Michelin Pro Race 3s and Continental GP4000S are generally well regarded, as are a number of others.

Vittoria Rubinos or Rubino Pros are cheaper and generally well liked. Schwalbe do a good range too with choices for most budgets.

High end race tyres use softer rubber compounds for performance but the trade-off is they don't last as long. If you're commuting on them you may want something harder wearing (Conti Gatorskin etc.) but for the nicest ride, race tyres are best - just with higher running costs.

Matthew

+1 or Specialised All Condition Pros or All Condition Armadillos 23 or 25C.

But always Schwalbe 700c 18-28C inner tubes SV15s. Anything else just fails prematurely or just seems to puncture.

 

[DannO]

Fantastic, cheers for the info