Which Tyres?

Where abouts can you get black refuses in 28(real 25) ?

I've got some actual 28c Maxxis 28c's, I'd love to get some more.

have they changed it then? So if i buy some 28s will they be 28 or 25? Where can you buy either in black though, can only seem to find them in colours

I've got some 25c ReFuse which measure precisely 23mm.

I bought them this year.

I also have some 28c ReFuse which measure up at 28mm.

I bought them last year.

I'm going to infer from that that at some point around a year ago Maxxis drastically reduced the sizes.

Where's cheapest to get ReFuse tires?

recommendations for larger tyres? something around 28-32, for use in the city...

I honestly think Vittoria pave's are the best tyre you can buy in terms of: all round performance, grip in all conditions, rolling resistance, road feel, weight and puncture proofing. I've also found their longevity excellent. They are never, ever cheap though.

£25ea :)

The was the last time I bought them though. I do love them but too expensive now.

recommendations for larger tyres? something around 28-32, for use in the city...

Schwalbe Durano (or Durano Plus if you don't care about weight)

Would anyone be able to point me in the general direction of a great budget tyre all-rounder (700x25c)? Currently looking at Vittoria Zaffiro as they appear to be only 8.50 at Wiggle. I'm a poor student so wouldn't be able to spare more than a tenner.

You're probably better off skipping a few pints and spending a bit more on a more durable tyre that will last far longer than cheap stuff. Buy something with loads of meat on the tyre and it will last forever. Schwalbe Durano Plus or Durano are crazy durable.

^ this.

A someone once put it; "cheap tyres are a flase economy and expensive tyres aren't worth it".

I'd go for bonti racelites from here: http://m.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/race-lite-hardcase-tyre-ec001737

In fact I'm going to shortly as my rear is almost gone.

I you're really that hard up I'd even suggest just buying one for the front and something cheaper for the rear. But I'd still save on something else or sell something to knock up the extra £20.

Right how big a difference do tyre weights make?

I'm specifically looking at tyres like rivendell jack browns, which come in green or blue, the former being 350, latter being 480g

They're for riding on all types of roads and paths but will be getting a lot of road use at first,

I don't ride to race but I would like to up my average speed for the 15 mark towards 20

I've got some 25c ReFuse which measure precisely 23mm.

I bought them this year.

I also have some 28c ReFuse which measure up at 28mm.

I bought them last year.

I'm going to infer from that that at some point around a year ago Maxxis drastically reduced the sizes.

do they have different logos? the ReFuse that I bought last year and a year or so before that have a biggish yellow, red and white logo.
like MAXXIS RE-FUSE ////////////////////*
the ones I got last week are just red and white. like MAXXIS RE-FUSE.

I haven't measured any of them though.

Latter have wrong size, my previous one with the old logos (yellow/red) were of the correct size.

Right how big a difference do tyre weights make?

I'm specifically looking at tyres like rivendell jack browns, which come in green or blue, the former being 350, latter being 480g

They're for riding on all types of roads and paths but will be getting a lot of road use at first,

I don't ride to race but I would like to up my average speed for the 15 mark towards 20

I would says not much, it's a massive difference if you're riding says the Marathon Plus, as long the tyres is flexible and able to absorb the road vibration well, you'll be fine, get the former as bigger tyres is already less prone to puncture due to lower pressure and larger surface area than higher pressure tyres of the same thickness.

The latter (480g) will be less flexible, and may not be as comfortable as the former.

cheers ed.

On the cycle in this morning i've come to realise that my conti gatorskins are NOT good if you show them any sort of wet condition (and it would seem not really loved in general on here), so time for an upgrade.

I ride pretty agressively so want to have something that doesn't feel like it's going to spin on every blue or white painted surface in the wet.Cost isn't really an issue as i'm aware that something good will last longer.

I've seen on here recommendations for Schwalbe Ultremo R and Vittoria Zaffiro's, or maybe Michelin pro race 4. Would i be along the right lines with those ?

Have notice the same thing with my Gatorskins, might be time to upgrade to the 4 Seasons.

I had a few sketchy moments on gatorskins this morning. I just put it down to the rear one being brand new and still abit shiney but maybe not.

I've had mine for nearly 2 years now, great in the dry, but after taking a tumble this morning just pulling away from the lights on the blue super highway my confidence in them has taken a dive !

To be fair, there's not much you can do with certain section of the blue paints, other than not riding too close to the kerbs.

2 years is a long time for one tyre. I'd be surprised if any still performed well after that long

Bit of a forlorn hope this- but if anyone spots a pair of 28c Maxxis Refuse please let me know.

4 seasons and gp4000 are the only conti clinchers I rate at all. Shwobble all day long..

I was recently in the USA, and I was told to only use Vittoria Randonneur by a few people. Their reasoning was: "Mash and macaframa only use these tyres".

Any reason why I shouldn't trust what they were saying? I did my research, and it does appear that MASH use randonneur tyres, but that doesn't mean they're best for London roads (nor are they necessarily durable).

Any other recommendations for around 20 quid a tyre? i'll mainly be riding around London. With a brake. I've only been in London 3 weeks, but I imagine I'll need something suitable for wet weather...

Endorsed by edscoble see post 81 onward.

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