Ivan Ardon
Well-Known Member
I've run these in 700c and 26x1 3/8 for a couple of thousand miles on my mixed road / gravelly path commute.
Zero punctures, and they don't wear out.
Great tyres if you're on a budget.
Which commuting tyres do you use?
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I've run these in 700c and 26x1 3/8 for a couple of thousand miles on my mixed road / gravelly path commute.
Zero punctures, and they don't wear out.
Great tyres if you're on a budget.
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Conti four season.
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I know these tyre things seem to randomly fluctuate from person to person but I'm had plenty of experience with Continental 4 Season and I cannot recommend them for commuting
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They are great when new. They are fast, grippy and do not puncture. I used a new pair of these for the wet 2007 PBP and had no punctures. However, after approx 2000km they are still fast and grippy but puncture often. Every few hundred km.
I found this to be the case with 3 sets of 700x28 4 Seasons, then I gave up using them. I used them on my best audaxing bike, not the commute bike
Given that they are a 20 quid+ tyre this is not very cost effective for commuting. If they were replaced after 2000km it would be fine but new tyres every other month is an unnecessary expense.
Conti four season.
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I know these tyre things seem to randomly fluctuate from person to person but I'm had plenty of experience with Continental 4 Season and I cannot recommend them for commuting
They are great when new. They are fast, grippy and do not puncture. I used a new pair of these for the wet 2007 PBP and had no punctures. However, after approx 2000km they are still fast and grippy but puncture often. Every few hundred km.
I found this to be the case with 3 sets of 700x28 4 Seasons, then I gave up using them. I used them on my best audaxing bike, not the commute bike
Given that they are a 20 quid+ tyre this is not very cost effective for commuting. If they were replaced after 2000km it would be fine but new tyres every other month is an unnecessary expense.
Nigel182
Guru
- Location
- Chafford Hundred,Essex
Schwalbe Marathon Plus on my Genesis Day One
and
Halo Courier Tyres on my Road Bike...
Both seem good and very P****ure Resistant.
and
Halo Courier Tyres on my Road Bike...
Both seem good and very P****ure Resistant.
Moodyman
Legendary Member
The Halo Courier Berlin gets very good reviews and users says pucture protection is on par with the best from Schwalbe and Continental whilst weighing only a fraction.
Might consider them when my Marathon Plus wear out on my winter commuter.
Nigel182
Guru
- Location
- Chafford Hundred,Essex
Well i'm just a Poseur...got the White Halo tyres on my roadbike ...may even go for the Green ones when they need replacing.
BikeCurious
Über Member
Continental GP4000S on the front (great grip) and Schwalbe Lugano on the back (cheap). Reason being I want a good tyre up front for better handling and the cheaper tyre at back because I'm more likely to skid through it riding fixed gear (although as a rule I never try to skid during normal riding). Both claim to have puncture protection and I haven't had one in ages. Some people claim Luganos aren't that good but I haven't had any problems, maybe I'm just lucky.
Just put a curse on myself right there.
Just put a curse on myself right there.
I bought these the other week from Chain Reaction...
Schwalbe Road Cruiser
No problems at all so far, in fact very happy with them. (no doubt am prodding fate in the eye here.....)
(ooh Junior Member, get me!)
Schwalbe Road Cruiser
No problems at all so far, in fact very happy with them. (no doubt am prodding fate in the eye here.....)
(ooh Junior Member, get me!)
Cletus Van Damme
Previously known as Cheesney Hawks
- Location
- Out in the sticks...
Michellin City's, only paid a tenner each for them and never had a puncture yet.
Armidillos are fine if you don't want to puncture but not fine if you want grip (especially in the wet). They are very thick and heavy, which makes them extremely puncture resistant but also very inflexible, which is why they don't grip very well. I've never ridden on a tyre that I distrusted so much when cornering. In response to one of the initial posts, I don't think the width of the tyre effects grip that much. I used to lean bikes right over on 20mm when I used to race.
I generally rate Continental tyres and I have expensive but very good 'Top Contact' tyres, which can handle my offroad commuting sections very well.
I generally rate Continental tyres and I have expensive but very good 'Top Contact' tyres, which can handle my offroad commuting sections very well.
Armegatron
Active Member
I use the Marathon +'s for round Boro & Redcar and in over 1000 miles of having them Ive never had a problem. They are pricey though but knowing the amount of glass etc there is on the cycle path near Corus Id rather have the piece of mind from the M+.
My original tyres went bald really quickly, not sure what they were but they now have alot of screws in them for winter spikes lol!
Currently:
Armadillo Nimbus on the mtb for Winter commute, one puncture in over 6000 miles and hardly any sign of wear. Grip is not that great, as others have said, and they are heavy and feel slow but that's better than having to deal with 2 or 3 punctures a week I used to get in Winter. Swap them for Michelin XC Road (I think) in summer, lighter and faster but without the protection from punctures.
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Bontrager Hardcase 23mm on the road bike commuter, don't think I have ever had a puncture and they seem to roll and grip well. Lasting well too, though not as hard wearing as the Armadillos
Have used all sorts obver the years including various Conti and Michellin tyres, for commuting I think the Bontragers are by far the best.
Armadillo Nimbus on the mtb for Winter commute, one puncture in over 6000 miles and hardly any sign of wear. Grip is not that great, as others have said, and they are heavy and feel slow but that's better than having to deal with 2 or 3 punctures a week I used to get in Winter. Swap them for Michelin XC Road (I think) in summer, lighter and faster but without the protection from punctures.
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Bontrager Hardcase 23mm on the road bike commuter, don't think I have ever had a puncture and they seem to roll and grip well. Lasting well too, though not as hard wearing as the Armadillos
Have used all sorts obver the years including various Conti and Michellin tyres, for commuting I think the Bontragers are by far the best.
recumbentpanda
Guru
I seem to be in a minority, but can I put in a plug for Schwalbe Big Apples? I have the 2.5 inch version on my non-sus bike and the ability to soak up bumps when run at the lower end of the pressure range is much appreciated, both on the roads and on less than well surfaced MUPS.
No inadvertent orifice incidents in over two years of light but regular use over a variety of terrain.
Drawbacks: you need the frame (and brake) clearances for the larger sizes, and if you forget to pump them up to full pressure for a faster run you wonder why there is a 'progressive braking effect' kicking in above ten mph! At low speeds and low pressures, they roll nicely, at full pressure they spin along merrily - just don't try the low pressures/high speeds combination unless you need a workout!
No inadvertent orifice incidents in over two years of light but regular use over a variety of terrain.
Drawbacks: you need the frame (and brake) clearances for the larger sizes, and if you forget to pump them up to full pressure for a faster run you wonder why there is a 'progressive braking effect' kicking in above ten mph! At low speeds and low pressures, they roll nicely, at full pressure they spin along merrily - just don't try the low pressures/high speeds combination unless you need a workout!
Sheffield_Tiger
Legendary Member
Conti Touring Plus for me
I'm happy with them but not going to invoke the fairy by saying any more
I'm happy with them but not going to invoke the fairy by saying any more
