Tyres and Tube's

[chrisb1357]

Hi all,

Just waiting for my Giant CRS4 to turn up this week. Question i have (Dont Laugh) is does the road tyres which are listed on the giant spec as Kenda Kwest 700x35mmcome with inner tubes like MTB's do as they are not listed on the spec. Sorry to ask this question but this is my first hybrid and was not sure and also are these a good tyre to use

Chris

 

[HLaB]

Yip the bike will come with tubes, its only when you buy tyres separately that you need to buy tubes.

 

[MacB]

yes they will, but don't be surprised if you end up changing them relatively soon, they don't exactly push the boat out on tyres with new bikes

For puncture avoidance running them at proper pressures is important as is checking them for embedded stuff each week. If you don't have one then a resonable track pump, I use the Joe Blow II, is a wise investment.

 

[potsy]

I sense another 'what tyre' thread coming

 

[chrisb1357]

LOL i was goign to name it What Tube Thread LOLOL

Chris

I sense another 'what tyre' thread coming

 

[MacB]

I sense another 'what tyre' thread coming

I know, I nearly started listing X for puncture protection, Y for speed and Z for combination. But it's more fun if we draw these things out

 

[chrisb1357]

Ok, What tyres do you suggest then LOL

and what Tubes

Allready noted that pump down once i get paid. I only have a hand one at the min

Chris

 

[potsy]

Ok, What tyres do you suggest then LOL

and what Tubes

Allready noted that pump down once i get paid. I only have a hand one at the min

Chris

Ask oldtimer what he has,then get something different

 

[MacB]

well it comes with 700x35 tyres on rims that will probably be a 19mm internal width, so should take tyres from 28-45mm, upper limit will probably be dictated by frame though, so probably about 700x37. From my reading I'd avoid 28mm on 19 rims as it could give a harsher ride. So I'd be looking at a 700x32 or 700x35 - worth reading up on other threads and the manufacturers sites. Preferred seem to be Continental, Panaracer and Schwalbe. My own recent searches, and experience, led me to the following conclusions:-

Speed and a reasonable puncture protection level, but weaker in sidewall area - Schwalbe Marathon Supreme or Panaracer Ribmo

Fairly speedy and more protective - Schwalbe Marathon or Panaracer Pasela

More puncture protection and still roll well - Panaracer Pasela TG(tour guard)

Ultimate in puncture protection - Schwalbe Marathon Plus - I commute on the 700x35 version of these and have had no punctures in 3500 miles. But they are heavier than other tyres, double the weight of most of those above. They can also be quite tough to get on/off a rim if you do puncture, worth practicing in garage first just in case.

This is only my take on fairly limited experience but a lot of net reading

 

[rh100]

If you're on a budget get down to LIDL's when they have stuff in - my cheapo track pump is no match for a Joe Blow or whatever - but at about £5 it was a bargain that is still in use, I don't expect it to last forever but good for the budget.

Inner tubes from Tesco have served me well at a couple of quid each, especially as spares in the panniers.

I had Panaracer tyes on my MTB - which to be fair are different beasts to the 700c tyres you are after but mine were awful for picking up punctures and it kind of put me off the brand (they were a swine to fit aswell but the cheap rims didn't help there either).

My hybrid has 700c Bontrager Select Invert on them - standard fit from new I think - have lasted really well.

Advice above about keeping the pressure up is essential.

 

[jimboalee]

What tube?

What tube for a 28 - 559 ContiUltragatorskin fitted on a rim with Schrader size orifice?

 

[Debian]

If you're on a budget get down to LIDL's when they have stuff in - my cheapo track pump is no match for a Joe Blow or whatever - but at about £5 it was a bargain that is still in use, I don't expect it to last forever but good for the budget.

Inner tubes from Tesco have served me well at a couple of quid each, especially as spares in the panniers.

Advice above about keeping the pressure up is essential.

+1 for Lidl bike gear. I have two of their track pumps, both have lasted well over a year so far (and still going strong) with no problems and at less than a fiver each... well! I keep one at work for emergencies.

Inner tubes? I have found absolutely no difference in durability whatever tubes I've used whether £3 for a pack of five from Lidl or £5 each from LBS.

+1 for tyre pressure. Keep them at near to max indicated pressure.

 

[chrisb1357]

Cheers again for the advice. Just checked Lidil store and cycyle gear is coming back in on the 22nd round here.

Will the tyre tell me what PSI to pump upto on the tyre wall. Is it always best to pump upto nearly Max PSI even that myself is not the lightest person on earth.

Chris

 

[youngoldbloke]

Cheers again for the advice. Just checked Lidil store and cycyle gear is coming back in on the 22nd round here.

Will the tyre tell me what PSI to pump upto on the tyre wall. Is it always best to pump upto nearly Max PSI even that myself is not the lightest person on earth.

Chris

Chris - here is an interesting paper that might answer your question:
http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/images/TireDrop.pdf
- though the pressures seem very high to me - e.g. over 150 psi at 65kg for a 23mm tyre. After all 65kg isn't that heavy - sees to indicate that if you are much heavier you should be using wider tyres ........

 

[chrisb1357]

I am well over that weight LOL but the bike comes with 700x35 on

Chris