Which Tyres?

Armadillo rear, Gatorskin front. cheap tyres are false investment, really expensive tyres are a shit investment.

Use an elliptical sectioned tyre on the rear. Preferably one with semi-slick sidewalls.

rando on the rear, gator on the front

cheers for the help, i went for rando on the rear and am runnin a conti ultra sport on the front.

^ ^^ that seems about right, i have the gatorskin on the back and find it grippy like semi dried snot on a towell, ha! rather a front tyre for when your up for skids, if you ask me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-CST-ROAD-FIXED-GEAR-TRACK-TIRES-700x28C-700C-WHITE_W0QQitemZ370181718166QQcmdZViewItem

how are CST's?

Soma Everwears are built for skidding!

You could also go for a odd numbered chainring on the front as this would then put the skid marks in different places on the rear - Soma do a 47t, there maybe others out there if your BCD doesn't suit.

skid less

Gators all round, just watch them once they skid in, they flatten....

Conti ultra sports seem to be holding up very well.

I dont see how this thread will solve the mixed opinions...

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread5985.html

I've had a red ultrasport up front for like 2 years and it hasn't worn in the slightest yet. also realised I only have 5 skid patches with 48-15, hence the quick death of many tyres.

I meant sports contact, not ultrasport

schwalbe stelvio I got 4 months out of my first one, granted I couldnt skid for about a month but begob they last.

Rubino Pro on the front...Gatorskin on the back...

I've been riding a Fuji Track 2008 for about 4 months now and I've suddenly started to get loads of punctures.

The stock tyres are well known to be pretty dire but can anyone recommend a good upgrade? I don't want to really spend too much on upgrades at this point but some guidance on entry - mid level tyre options would be good.

I was thinking of maybe tryin the Continental Grand Prix as they seem to be about £20 each and the reviews are alright - anyone have experience with these?

Fuck me, no one has ever asked about which tyres before on here!

See that little search button up there^^^, use it!

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

Really? You've really posted this in all seriousness?

bontrager hardcase great tyres grippy as anything haven't punctured with them for a good while can be a little slippy in the wet

Get ones that don't pop

LOLOLOLOL!

This thread may also be of interest...

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread9092.html

bike tyres. ones that are good for drafting Dave

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread5985.html

Fuck me? no one has ever asked about which tyres before on here!

See that little search button up there^^^, use it!

just thought i'd add a '?'.. spice it up a little.. and since you asked, No? not really my type. I don't do skinny cycling guys

Smithers, release the hounds...

Fuck this. I'm moving to bikeradar.

go for some soma everwears! they skid like butta.