tyres

  1. e-rider

    Continental 4 season tyres

    I have just bought a pair of Conti 4 seasons tyres in 700x23 After fitting the tyres one looked bigger than the other. I have attempted to measure them with a digital caliper and indeed one tyre measures about 2mm more. Both are labelled as 23mm, they are fitted to the same rims with the same...
  2. Spiderweb

    Cheap Tyres - Extra 20% discount on tyres at Ribble Cycles

    Use code 'TYRES20' for an extra 20% discount on tyres at Ribble Cycles. I've just ordered a twin pack of 700x25 Conti Gatorskins for the equivalent of £14.78 each. Conti GP4000's work out at £23.20 each when buying a twin pack. Here's the...
  3. gbs

    Mounting a tubeless tyres on a road bike

    One of my tyres now resists my efforts and those of a professional, experienced MTB mechanic to mount. Two shops, Evans and Giant, have quoted £40 to mount a tyre. Given that I successfullly mounted tyres (including the current miscreant) in less than 10 minutes I do not find the shop charge...
  4. B

    Are these tyres directional?

    I recently bought these cheapo tyres from Wiggle and would like to know if they are directional or if they can be fitted in either direction? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-road-tyre/ Either side of the central slightly 'pimpled' section, there are two strips with diagonal grooves...
  5. Pale Rider

    They do shoes as well as bike tyres

    My sister-in-law pinged me this pic from, I think, the start of Ride London. Apparently, Continental want to demonstrate they make shoes as well as bike tyres, or perhaps it's the other around.
  6. woodbine

    New Tyres - Necessary To Inflate To Manu. Recommended PSI??

    I ride a mid 80s British Eagle MTB. The old slick/road tyres I had were Tioga city slickers, which I used to inflate to around 65 PSI rear and 60 front which was within manufacturer's recommended pressures. All was well. I had to replace these and bought a pair of Schwalbe City Jets 26 x 1.5"...
  7. markharry66

    Wheel or tyres causing punctures.

    I am currently in the process of repairing an old triban road bike. I changed over tyres twice and have had three punctures. Could this bee the wheel itself bar tape or more to the point the wheel itself. Two of the punctures were virtually in the same place at same location. Third puncture took...
  8. Y

    27.5 / 650b tyres

    A pair of WTB BEE LINE 27.5 x 2.2 tyres, barely used, surplus to requirements £28 pr POSTED
  9. crazyjoe101

    Few Bits - MTB + Road Tyres, Castelli Bib Longs, Cheap 26" wheels, XT Front Derailleur

    Some of these are going to be too much cost to post so are noted collection only or very local drop off. All can be collected from Leicester (currently) or SE London after 26th. Click any of the pictures to be taken to a higher res version. Shimano XT Front Derailleur - £10 + DELIVERY...
  10. gasinayr

    Scwable Marathon plus tyres

    Bought a couple of new tyres for my touring bike, on the tyres was a leaflet advising to check out their web site for tips. Checked it out and found this. Use an old toe clip strap or cable tie to hold the tyre in place on the rim when fitting it, works like a third hand. Tried it today fitting...
  11. B

    Road race tyres

    12 pound per set. All vgc. Collection Scunthorpe.
  12. Cyclone1

    SOLD Mavic Aksium One Wheelset and Tyres

    Brand new Mavic Aksium One Wheelset with Continental Ultra Sport 25mm tyres. SRAM/Shimano fitting for 10/11 speed. Bargain at £125 collected
  13. park1

    Sold

    Pair of Kenda kountach 28mm tyres for sale taken off my new bike, never ridden. Folding bead and 250g each. They seem very similar to Michelin Pro 4 endurance tyres, ie a decent bit of protection across the centre of the tread with a supple sidewall. £18 posted or £15 if you can collect from...
  14. park1

    Do you think I can squeeze 32mm tyres in?

    The website for my road bike (Avanti corsa er) says max tyres 30mm. I have 28s on at present and there is at least 8mm clearance all around front and rear. Do you think that's enough for some slick 32mm? The rim has a internal diameter of 18mm and current 28s measure up at 28mm exactly. Was...
  15. Boon 51

    Tyres for 29er MTB.

    I want to get a set of new tyres for my 29er but want good speed on tarmac and enough protection to do light trails and foot paths.. Seen loads so I'm not sure which is better. Either 1.95 or 2.00 and no wider?
  16. T

    700c 32c tyres for paths?

    Hi, I am looking for the best tyres to cycle on the road, and on tow paths (with occasional gravel), so with suitable threads, but ideally not too slow on the road. I am also looking for something puncture-resistant. One of the choices seem to be the Marathon tyres (standard model), but they...
  17. Adam4868

    Bontrager r1 tyres

    As per title I've just purchased a pair of wheels with these tyres fitted.Any thoughts,they do seem a nice ride or might just be the wheels ! Thanks
  18. mstrmind5

    Wheels and Tyres

    Two points I'd like to ask. 1. Of the following two wheels, which is better and adequate for commuting on London roads. The Mavic Aksim 700c wheels or the Shimano RS11 wheels? 2. Again for commuting on London roads, is there any difference realistic between 25mm and 28mm tyres? Thanks.
  19. eldridge

    tyres

    Hi folks Can anyone recommend puncture resistant tyres for a boardman road bike? I'm looking for vfm if possible Kind regards Eldridge.
  20. ianbarton

    650b 25c Tyres - Where to Purchase.

    Last year we bought my daughter a Decathlon road bike in one of their sales. It's a nice bike, but as it has a small frame the wheels are 650b. It has 23mm tyres, but she would much prefer 25mm ones. My Google fu is failing badly and I can't seem to find any 650b x 25c tyres. She doesn't cycle...
  21. Kevin Alexander

    Tubeless Tyres

    Hi Guys Bought new tubeless wheels and wondered if anyone has tubeless road tyres that they could recommend? Thanks
  22. hifinut

    what size tyres can i put on a claud butler levante

    It has 25's on it but i was hoping to put much bigger on any advice cheers
  23. Accy cyclist

    Can i pump my tyres up more than the recommendation on the tyre wall?

    The tyres on my new bike seem soft. When i squeeze them they have quite a bit of give in them. If i squeeze them on the tyre wall between my thumb and forefinger they go in a few millimeters. If i use my thumb nail to press the top of the tyre(the bit that makes contact with the road) they go in...
  24. B

    Panniers and Tyres

    I will be doing the trans penine trail in a couple of months. I plan to take my hybrid and will need new tyres and panniers. Can anybody recommend any panniers suitable for the job, but not too expensive? It will be over 3 days, so need to fit enough stuff in for 2 nights. It's very likely...
  25. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Spare tyres

    <Just a quick rant...> I seem to have too many spare tyres! Where do they all come from? I have to get all tyres (bikes, panniers, racks, tents, rucksacks, shoes, groundsheet/footprints, pegs...) spotlessly clean for the move to Australia (temporary 3-4 yr secondment) and so far excluding the...
  26. GuyBoden

    Solid Tyres. Is this a good or bad idea for a road bike.

    They're stating 9,000 miles before they needing replacing. http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/product-news/return-solid-tyre-143850 http://www.thesolidtyre.com/tannus-solid-tyres/700x23c-road-city.html http://www.thesolidtyre.com/tannus-700x23c.html
  27. Rooster1

    Graphene + Vittoria Tyres

    A slightly buried video on adding graphene to tyres http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35971813
  28. grellboy

    Why do cross bike tyres need less pressure?

    Moronic question time again. Can anyone clarify for me why cx tyres need less pressure? Sure it's a simple explanation, but I can't figure it out. Is it just because the bike is supposed to be on trails? In which case if it is often on the road can the pressure be increased?
  29. U

    Kenda Small Block 700 x35 Folding CX Tyres Like New.

    Hi, I've got 2 of these which I got on my tourer but I took them off straight away and replaced with touring tyres. They have been used for about 5 miles in total each so like new really. I'm after £15.00 for the pair and its either free collection from me in Leeds or I'll post them for cost and...
  30. Dayvo

    Putting road tyres onto CX wheels

    I'm looking for advice/suggestions for putting some Schwalbe Marathon + tyres onto my Focus Mares AX Tiagra instead of the Rocket Rons. I'll be using the Focus mostly as a long-distance day tourer (100-200+ miles every now and then). I'll still be using my CAAD 10 as my main bike for shorter...
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