New Tyres

[markyboy22]

Another good slick for heavy riders is Schwalbe Big Apple. It is a tough, fat balloon tyres that rolls very well and soaks up rough road, cobble etc and has good puncture protection. I use for urban commutes and it rolls well enough. You loose some high end speed due to aerodynamic resistance, but gain some lower speed cruising speed, esp over cobbles, so the net gain depends on the distance and terrain.
Schwalbe balloon tyres use racing style tyre carcass which is much more efficient than the ones found on cheap budget tyres.

Tye pressure is 35-75psi which is lower than you would use in a narrow racing tyre.

Still gonna look at another set of tyres so will bear this in mind, not overly concerned about speed as I just plod along on my commute to work so these might be ideal. Cheers

 

[Truth]

Damn right..... Buying A track pump is one of the best pieces of advice I have had off this forum..... and believe you me I have had a LOT of good advice off here

 

[si_c]

This one mate http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...mps/halfords-metal-track-bike-pump-with-gauge

Makes life a lot easier

Same one I have, had it a while now, no complaints or issues whatsoever as it comfortably inflates my tires to my desired pressure.