Glover Fan
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Almondsbury, Nr Bristol
Morning,
Don't need any tyres just yet, my Schwalbe Luganos, although only budget range that came with my bike are performing very well I think, have covered nearly 800 miles with one visit from the p******* fairy, there are a few little splits in the rubber where stones have obviously attempted to pierce my tyre and ruin my day, but they are nowhere near worn. They are 23c tyres which I really like, however I am wondering if for what I want to do later on whether they are going to be suitable.
My riding comprises a few leisurely 30ish mile rides a week, with a 60 mile club run every sunday, interspersed by 1 or 2 audaxes a month. Only 100k's at the mo, but lining up my first 200k next month. I am not all about speed, I average about 16-18mph on a ride. My bike is full carbon and 105, so is quite light and myself am only about 10 stone.
I am aiming to do the Exmouth Exodus nightride in August and their site recommends at least 25c tyres for the more uneven surfaces. Is there a noticeable difference in ride, comfort, puncture resistance over 23c tyres? Or is it more in the mind and all marketing spiel?
Many thanks.
Jon.
Don't need any tyres just yet, my Schwalbe Luganos, although only budget range that came with my bike are performing very well I think, have covered nearly 800 miles with one visit from the p******* fairy, there are a few little splits in the rubber where stones have obviously attempted to pierce my tyre and ruin my day, but they are nowhere near worn. They are 23c tyres which I really like, however I am wondering if for what I want to do later on whether they are going to be suitable.
My riding comprises a few leisurely 30ish mile rides a week, with a 60 mile club run every sunday, interspersed by 1 or 2 audaxes a month. Only 100k's at the mo, but lining up my first 200k next month. I am not all about speed, I average about 16-18mph on a ride. My bike is full carbon and 105, so is quite light and myself am only about 10 stone.
I am aiming to do the Exmouth Exodus nightride in August and their site recommends at least 25c tyres for the more uneven surfaces. Is there a noticeable difference in ride, comfort, puncture resistance over 23c tyres? Or is it more in the mind and all marketing spiel?
Many thanks.
Jon.