tyre advice

[leftpoole]

Hello,
My experience tells me that Schwalbe on 26" are great but on 700c they are sluggish.
Regards,
John

[John Saxby]

Jags,

I use Schwalbe Marathon Racers on my ti-framed Eclipse derailleur bike. (Light touring bike, now used for day rides since I have my Raven for touring.)

I use 700 x 35 Racers, and they are very nice indeed -- give a better ride than my 26 x 1.6 Marathon Supremes. The Racers are said to be 35mm wide, but inflated they are 32mm actual.

They are available in 30 mm, which I'd guess comes out at 28 actual -- but you'd need to check that.

In past years, I had good luck with Vittoria Randonneur Pro tires, 700 x 32, which were 29 actual.  Also a light tire with a very nice feel. (They're also about half the price of the Schwalbes.)  Because they're narrower inflated than their listed width, I'd suggest a 700 x30 if you go that route.

Hope that helps, and that it doesn't just complicate things further ;-)

Cheers,  John

[jags]

John i was always a mitchlin man even look like one these days 
 but last year i tried the conti gator hardshell  love them they tick all the boxes so if i can get them in 700x28  happy days. but yeah i'm a geek for changing my mind at the last minute so god knows what i'll end up with.

anto.

[John Saxby]

Go with the Conti's if you like 'em, Anto, and if you can find the the 28s.

[jags]

yeah i honestly didn't know they came in 28 but it will be a while before i can get them no panic just yet.


Anto.

[rualexander]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-gator-hardshell-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod49762

[jags]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-gator-hardshell-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod49762

cheers rual that's the only time i seen 28's ,great tyre  i have them now on my wishlist.
btw the reason i go with CRC i usual have what i ordered in 2 to3 days  no postage  and this is important if i need advice on a product i PM them on facebook  and they always answer i like that ,
SJS is like trying to contact the dead (facebook) don't get me wrong Sjs is great but i have no patience when i'm buying need to know  straight away.

anto.

[Relayer]

Hello,
My experience tells me that Schwalbe on 26" are great but on 700c they are sluggish.
Regards,
John

I have tried 32 mm Supremes which are very comfortable, but as John says, sluggish.

I recently got a pair of Clement Strada LGG 120 tpi in 28 mm, initial impressions are excellent. I just wish they did these in amber wall.

Jim

[jags]

Jim what about compass tyres they do amber walls supposed to be fantastic tyres but expensive enough.still if they make you fly worth the extra few bob.

anto.

[Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop]

SJS is like trying to contact the dead (facebook) don't get me wrong Sjs is great but i have no patience when i'm buying need to know  straight away.

Have you tried? I see no attempts at communications through Facebook on the SJS account, we have someone standing by most of the time.

[jags]

nope never got a reply once  i gave up trying.
i just sent you guys another PM wonder how long it will take to get a reply.

jags.

[alfie1952]

Hi Anto,
I think you've just been  unfortunate in your timing with SJS, as when I was building the nomad I had to contact them on numerous occasions and was well pleased with their service. Deliveries were always quick, and always there to give advice.

How is the build going?  it sounds as though you're getting there
 Keep smiling mate

Alfie

[jags]

ah not complaining Alfie  i should be putting smiles after i post does sound if i'm having a moan but i'm not really. i recommended sjs to 3 guys here in town over the years and they all now ride Thorn bikes so i'm a good customer to thorn although they might not think so 

Alfie the build is going slow so far.
new Tiagra trilpe chainset )well impressed)
bottom bracket cups,
long reach calipers black shimano. front and rear mechs are in the post Tiagra 2016 models.
brake cables ..thats it for now .
my son bough a class fui road bike from his buddy never used  ,the bars and sten he's going to upgrade to carbon so there perfect for my audax .
biggest money spender is the Tiagra sti leavers 2016 150euro .
i will be using the wheels off my road bike  hopefully i  can this baby on the road before march., i have a kinda plan to  over night in the Cooley mountains with a friend as long as the weather is kind.but yeah come the summer i will defo be doing a few tours .

anto.