Here she is...

[smokeysmoo]

BTW, are Durano + the equivalent of Conti Gatorskin Hardshells? And if yes, which do you prefer for speed, durability, grip etc?

I guess Durano+ would be Schwalbe's equivalent to Gatorskins, but IME the Gators are a harder wearing tyre.

Some say the Gators are twitchy in the wet, but I can't say that I've ever had any problems with mine. I've got normal Gators on one bike and Gator Hardshells on the other.

Conti 4 Seasons are also highly rated.

 

[Psyclist]

I guess Durano+ would be Schwalbe's equivalent to Gatorskins, but IME the Gators are a harder wearing tyre.

Some say the Gators are twitchy in the wet, but I can't say that I've ever had any problems with mine. I've got normal Gators on one bike and Gator Hardshells on the other.

Conti 4 Seasons are also highly rated.

I'll settle on the Durano + for now. I'm thinking of Open Corsa CX as a summer tyre too. But it's about £100 for a pair of those

 

[Psyclist]

Just completed a 15 mile ride. The bike is very versatile, Sora gruppo doesn't miss a beat either. First time I've had a carbon fork, and I'm very impressed to say the least. Couldn't feel any road buzz at the front, but I'll get a carbon seatpost as a future upgrade.

 

[MisterStan]

The Luganos are my first set of Schwalbe tyres ever, not too bad, for grip, but I'll definitely want something better in the long run.

I use Luganos all year round on my commuter - generally have no issues in any weather.

Nice bike BTW.

 

[Psyclist]

I use Luganos all year round on my commuter - generally have no issues in any weather.

Nice bike BTW.

Thanks Stan. I found them better than expected on the wet roads. In the sludgy ice, they were quite bad though.

 

[Andrew Br]

Nice looking bike !

I found them better than expected on the wet roads. In the sludgy ice, they were quite bad though.

Most tyres are rubbish on ice or in slush.
I've also found that new tyres can be a bit skittish until they've done a few (10 or so) miles.
Whether that's the casing loosening up or mould release wearing off I don't know.

.

 

[Psyclist]

Nice looking bike !
Most tyres are rubbish on ice or in slush.
I've also found that new tyres can be a bit skittish until they've done a few (10 or so) miles.
Whether that's the casing loosening up or mould release wearing off I don't know.

Cheers And yeah the tyres seemed skittish once I took the bike from home, but on generally wet roads, they felt fine.

 

[DooDah]

BTW why is it a she! Looks like a full bodied male to me

 

[Psyclist]

BTW why is it a she! Looks like a full bodied male to me

Well without sounding homophobic, I'd rather think I was riding a female, than a male, lol.

 

[DooDah]

Some might say that a bike is part of yourself..................that would make you a shemale

 

[Psyclist]

Some might say that a bike is part of yourself..................that would make you a shemale

lmao!

 

[DooDah]

Oh No...You've you used an acronym......I have not learnt the language yet....Help...HELP....HELP

 

[Psyclist]

Oh No...You've you used an acronym......I have not learnt the language yet....Help...HELP....HELP

Hahaha. If you're being serious, then it means Laughing My Ass Off.

 

[Boon 51]

Great bike you have there.. as soon as the weather clears up you will enjoy it even more?

 

[Psyclist]

Great bike you have there.. as soon as the weather clears up you will enjoy it even more?

Cheers mate. I'm hoping so. Just need the gale force winds to go now.