Tyres for a B'Twin Triban 500SE

[Dec66]

When the Cube Peloton arrives, the B'Twin will become my commuter bike. As it's winter, apparently, I'd like to replace the Vittoria Rubino slicks it's currently wearing with something more suitable for wet weather, however I can only go to 25mm due to clearances.

I'm thinking Schwalbe Marathon; any other recommendations?

 

[vickster]

Not had an issue myself on Rubino pro slicks in the wet myself

Can you still fit real mudguards with 25mm tyres?

 

[Dec66]

Not had an issue myself on Rubino pro slicks in the wet myself

Can you still fit real mudguards with 25mm tyres?

You're braver than me, then

Mudguards; you have to get the things that clip onto the stays, I think. Or get a big dirty streak up your back, which I prefer...

 

[vickster]

I don't choose to ride in the rain if I can help it

Tread doesn't have much bearing on grip from what I understand

S**t all up my back doesn't appeal aesthetically or for nice clothing, and then you also have to clean it off the bike

 

[Dec66]

Yeah, but I'm a big dirty skank.

If I ever need to stay clean I'll buy a Vespa PX200

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Decathlon stock Mitchelin Lithion 2's which I use as my winter tyre

 

[lpretro1]

Tyre tread on bicycles tyres is not an issue for grip - it's cold that affects the grip more - the colder the tyre is the less grip

 

[Racing roadkill]

When the Cube Peloton arrives, the B'Twin will become my commuter bike. As it's winter, apparently, I'd like to replace the Vittoria Rubino slicks it's currently wearing with something more suitable for wet weather, however I can only go to 25mm due to clearances.

I'm thinking Schwalbe Marathon; any other recommendations?

Decathlon have got a deal on Vittoria 28 mm treaded tyres at present.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/randonneur-road-bike-tyre-700x28-black-id_8303019.html

I forget what the deal is, but it's something like 12.99 each, or 20 quid for the pair. There should be enough clearance on the 500se.

 

[T4tomo]

My sons triban 500se has mudguard eyelets, if yours is the same get proper mudguards, as the others are a bugger to fit and quite rattly

Conti 4 Seasons are a good winter tyre.

 

[RoubaixCube]

The dude i bought my Triban 540 off had Schwalbe Durano Plus tyres on there. He says he swears by them.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Conti 4 Seasons are a good winter tyre.

Nope

 

[Racing roadkill]

The dude i bought my Triban 540 off had Schwalbe Durano Plus tyres on there. He says he swears by them.

Now these are brilliant, they don't have the most grip in the world, but they really are bullet proof.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Now these are brilliant, they don't have the most grip in the world, but they really are bullet proof.

If you want something with a little more grip, have a look at Schwalbe Supreme tyres. The Durano Plus tyres I have are pretty much slick tyres now gotta take it easy in the wet.

Conti GP4000S II - Are also very very highly rated, more of an 'all season' tyre.

 

[cyberknight]

I use rubino pro slicks in the rain and they are fine , damn sight grippier than gator skins.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Conti GP4000S II - Are also very very highly rated, more of an 'all season' tyre.

Now these are beyond sh1te, very very grippy, but useless otherwise. You'd be better off riding on the tubes.