Tyres

[harveymt]

I'm going to change the tyres on my Triban 3. I had decided on the Vittoria Rubino Pro. I see there is also the Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX for not much more. I do 12 mile daily commute and a 30 - 40 mile weekend cycle. Is the Open Corsa overkill? From reading around it seems as though it may be better suited to racing as there isn't enough puncture protection for the types of surface I cycle to work on. The Rubino Pro is probably slower but looks as though it would last longer? Is that about right?

I weigh 15 stone and the stock tyres on the Triban seem to bulge when I sit on the bike. I want to try a higher psi in the tires but they say they have a max of 110 (I think). The Rubino go up to 145 so that'd give me some scope to increase.

 

[ianrauk]

Looking at the Vittoria app. For Rubino Pro's with your weight, and I guess your bike at approx 10-12kgs it say's front should be at 125psi, rear 130psi

 

[MaxInc]

If the required PSI for your weight exceeds the max PSI allowed for the tyre, go with a wider tyre like 25 instead of 23. See this: http://www.dorkypantsr.us/bike-tire-pressure-calculator.html

 

[Waspie]

Not familiar with the Rubino Pro but have a pair of Open Corsas that I've not used yet. Judging by the thickness of the Open Corsas I wouldn't dream of running them for my commute, I don't think they would last long. I bought mine to use for time trials.

 

[Uncle Ricky]

On the subject of tyres now that I am retired I find that most of my cycling is done on canal footpaths, country paths and railway paths instead of tarmac. The tyres I have at the moment are 700 X 38 with treads for commuting and easy cycle tracks and I have difficulties getting a good grip so can anyone advise me on appropriate tyres at around the £30 Mark.
Thanks

 

[MaxInc]

On the subject of tyres now that I am retired I find that most of my cycling is done on canal footpaths, country paths and railway paths instead of tarmac. The tyres I have at the moment are 700 X 38 with treads for commuting and easy cycle tracks and I have difficulties getting a good grip so can anyone advise me on appropriate tyres at around the £30 Mark.
Thanks

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schwalbe-Cruiser-700X35C-Puncture-Protection/dp/B000Q10R7Y/ref=pd_sim_sg_6
After switching from knobbly tyres to road tyres on the MTB, I did enjoy the gain in speed but was let down by the lack of grip on dirt paths and off road in general. I have found these to be a good compromise for mixed terrain, plenty of grip on loose gravel and dirt tracks with good rolling resistance on flat tarmac due to the continuos rubber strip in the middle.

 

[Uncle Ricky]

Thank you Maxlnc for the link they look ideal .

 

[lulubel]

Rubino Pros are fantastic tyres. They're not slow - they're lighter than most tyres with puncture protection - and I've used them for about 5/6 years, on some very poor roads, and one winter of commuting in the dark on Cornish lanes, without a single puncture. They wear well too. My partner has just noticed her back one is down to the protective layer in one spot, after about 12,000 miles.

 

[Milzy]

Michelin pro 4's are a quicker tyre but only go up to about 116psi

 

[fossyant]

Michelin pro 4's are a quicker tyre but only go up to about 116psi

You can safely pump them up higher than that.

 

[Milzy]

You can safely pump them up higher than that.

I have a foot pump at the moment no track. So it's hard to judge what goes in at a time. Just leaving them at 100 psi & I weigh as much as a TDF climber so it's ok.

 

[neilmcca]

Sorry if i'm hijacking this thread !
this might be an idiotic question (but then... i am an idiot)
i'm looking into replacing the tyres i have on my boardman hybrid comp for something wider to cope with cobbled canal tow paths etc,
can that be done without having to replace the wheel itself ? i'm guessing it can be, just thought i would make sure.
the tyres that are on at the moment are Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28c,
would 35mm wide tyres suffice for my needs or should i go for something wider ?

Thanks in advance.

Neil.

 

[Mo1959]

Sorry if i'm hijacking this thread !
this might be an idiotic question (but then... i am an idiot)
i'm looking into replacing the tyres i have on my boardman hybrid comp for something wider to cope with cobbled canal tow paths etc,
can that be done without having to replace the wheel itself ? i'm guessing it can be, just thought i would make sure.
the tyres that are on at the moment are Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28c,
would 35mm wide tyres suffice for my needs or should i go for something wider ?

Thanks in advance.

Neil.

You need to check the size of your wheel rim. It is usually printed on a sticker on the wheel or maybe in the specs of the bike when you bought it.

Check near the bottom of this page and you will see the various tyre widths which will fit different rims.

http://sheldonbrown.com/tyre-sizing.html

 

[neilmcca]

Thanks for that,
i can't see any such sticker on on the wheel, nor find any info regarding rim size,
though i have found varying answers from others in the same boat as me,
some are saying not to go any wider than 32mm, some are saying 35mm are fine,
some say my bike is only suitable for road use, others say its fine for light off road use including canal tow paths !?

would having 32mm instead of the current 28mm make that much of a difference anyway ?
i'm also concerned that the bike being made of Lightweight aluminium it might not be upto the constant vibration of tow paths,

 

[MaxInc]

i'm looking into replacing the tyres i have on my boardman hybrid comp for something wider to cope with cobbled canal tow paths etc,
would 35mm wide tyres suffice for my needs or should i go for something wider?

The first thing to check is to whether there is enough clearance to allow for the wider tyre without rubbing agains the frame and fork. Then, to be absolutely sure the tyres will fit the rims correctly, it would help to figure out the inner width of the rim, probably best to find some online specifications of your exact model or measure them yourself with a ruler after you take the tyre off.

Obviously the larger the tyres, the better they will absorb road vibrations so easier on the frame. So if there aren't any problems with 28mm tyres, 35mm will only make it easier on the frame and your body.