Advice sought please! - giant avail tyres

[Emma426]

I have this bike: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/2014-liv-giant-avail-5-2014
I currently have puncture proof tyres and would like some faster tyres for an event. I'd really appreciate any advice out there! Thanks in advance!

 

[S-Express]

budget...type of event...what tyres you currently have....all would be useful...

 

[Bimble]

Welcome to CycleChat Emma.

Are you able to post the details or a photo of the tyres you have fitted at the moment - just to give us something to go off.

Also, when you say event, I'm assuming it is a race or TT or something where your overall speed will make a difference?

 

[jefmcg]

Very happy with Vittoria Rubinos on my avail. Bought them because the were red (so matched my machine) and around £10, but have stuck with them because the roll well and are pretty puncture resistant (ignoring one miserable day when I got punctures front and rear within 10 miles of each other)

 

[vickster]

+1 for Vitoria Rubino

Look to be cheapest here
http://www.highonbikes.com/vittoria...e-rigid.html?gclid=CLH-xemzgdUCFc8YGwod1VcJpQ

Updated version here
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/vittoria-rubino-g-road-tyre/rp-prod144354

If you have a bit more cash, aren't too fussed about a slightly higher puncture risk, you could look at..
https://www.radialcycles.co.uk/michelin-pro4-v2-service-course-folding-road-tyre.html

 

[mjr]

Vittoria Rubinos or the new-so-still-expensive Schwalbe One IMO.

 

[Emma426]

Very happy with Vittoria Rubinos on my avail. Bought them because the were red (so matched my machine) and around £10, but have stuck with them because the roll well and are pretty puncture resistant (ignoring one miserable day when I got punctures front and rear within 10 miles of each other)

Thank you!

 

[Emma426]

Vittoria Rubinos or the new-so-still-expensive Schwalbe One IMO.

Thank you!

 

[Emma426]

+1 for Vitoria Rubino

Look to be cheapest here
http://www.highonbikes.com/vittoria...e-rigid.html?gclid=CLH-xemzgdUCFc8YGwod1VcJpQ

Updated version here
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/vittoria-rubino-g-road-tyre/rp-prod144354

If you have a bit more cash, aren't too fussed about a slightly higher puncture risk, you could look at..
https://www.radialcycles.co.uk/michelin-pro4-v2-service-course-folding-road-tyre.html

Thank you!

 

[Emma426]

Welcome to CycleChat Emma.

Are you able to post the details or a photo of the tyres you have fitted at the moment - just to give us something to go off.

Also, when you say event, I'm assuming it is a race or TT or something where your overall speed will make a difference?

Welcome to CycleChat Emma.

Are you able to post the details or a photo of the tyres you have fitted at the moment - just to give us something to go off.

Also, when you say event, I'm assuming it is a race or TT or something where your overall speed will make a difference?

My tyres are specialized all condition armadillo with flat technology. 700 x 25.
I'm doing a quadrathlon, I'm not that serious, just want slightly fasterling tyres! Thanks for your time!

 

[Emma426]

Very happy with Vittoria Rubinos on my avail. Bought them because the were red (so matched my machine) and around £10, but have stuck with them because the roll well and are pretty puncture resistant (ignoring one miserable day when I got punctures front and rear within 10 miles of each other)

Thank you!

 

[mjr]

My tyres are specialized all condition armadillo with flat technology. 700 x 25.
I'm doing a quadrathlon, I'm not that serious, just want slightly fasterling tyres! Thanks for your time!

I'm not surprised! Armadillos are even stiffer than the Marathon Plus regularly flamed on this forum, while being less puncture resistant. The only people who seem to like them seem to be Specialized dealers.

 

[Jason]

The Rubinos are excellent tyres,but only come in black if you go up to 25C. I suggest you do as the bigger tyre makes a difference to comfort on the bike.