- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Quite possibly. Fitting cheap tyres is one way that they manage to bring the bike in at such a low cost.I have read that the supplied tyres are poop.
I'm no expert on road bike tyres, but have found Continental and Schwalbe tyres to be good. Generally I think this is one of the areas where it is worth spending the money as decent tyres can make a big difference on a bike. However, I don't know whether I'd spend quite that much on an entry level bike.Been recommended Continental GP 4 season but at £55 a pair that's a significant proportion of the bike cost. Worth it? Assume they are likely to fit any upgraded bike I bought?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_946933_langId_-1_categoryId_242553#tab1
Perhaps try the standard ones, see what they are like and have a look at what is available before comitting?
Others will no doubt be along to advise shortly.

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