Tyres that came on my Specialized Allez 27

[2wd]

Hi

Just interested to know if the tyres that came with the bike are rated good or bad

The brochure says they are

Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection

I've never owned a road bike before so have nothing to compare them too

 

[Willo]

No direct experience but have heard others say they're okay. I believe they upgraded the tyres relative to the 'mondos' that came on my 2010 Allez (they were totally useless and were soon upgraded to Specialized Armadillos).

P.s. keep them pumped up to the recommended max.

 

[ianrauk]

The tyres are fine. No need to change them until they are worn out. As Willo quite rightly said, keep them pumped to the max. Check for and remove any foreign bodies stuck in the tyre after every ride and they should last a good while.

 

[2wd]

Thanks for the replies

I was thinking of "blingin" me bike up

I like the look of the Schwalbe's (name escapes me) with the red tyres and white writing,may leave em for now and drop few hints for a Xmas prezzy


@ Ianrauk, I have an arm like yours, but in black/grey

 

[HovR]

If you don't want to see a puncture ever again, I think the general consensus around here is to get Schwalbe Marathon Plus!

 

[ianrauk]

If you don't want to see a puncture ever again, I think the general consensus around here is to get Schwalbe Marathon Plus!

They don't do them in slick 23's do they?

 

[PaulSecteur]

They don't do them in slick 23's do they?

Closest thing is the durano plus (This is the first link I found, check around for best price)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-durano-plus-performance-folding-road-tyre/

 

[HovR]

They don't do them in slick 23's do they?

I have no idea. Never really looked into it, just repeating what I have heard.. a lot.

Maybe I was wrong - My bad.