Which Tyres?

haha been there, sort of

I found randos a bit shit, not a great ride, heavy and slow.

They are pretty durable though, my recommendation is to spend a little more money and buy the scwalbe durano(plus).

I found randos a bit shit, not a great ride, heavy and slow.

They are pretty durable though, my recommendation is to spend a little more money and buy the scwalbe durano(plus).

I'm also not sure if my frame can take anything above a 23c tyre... how are gatorskins? Any difference between ultra and normal? (on wiggle, ultra is cheaper).

I'll have a look at the schwalbe durano's too, are they generally good because of their durability? or because of their ride?

It's fine Scwalbe come in 23c.

I use gatorskin hard-shells on my brakeless bike because they skid well, some people dislike them though.

Duranos have fantastic durability and ride far better than a rando.

i've been converted to the ways of maxxis re-fuse. great tyres

Can you compare them to durano plus or not ridden them?

they're better

ooh why?

They're really grippy, comfortable and fairly puncture resistant, it would be the forum's favourite tyres if they weren't hard to get.

Argh! Why are Re-Fuses so difficult to find! On the cusp of dropping £56 on the Maxxis website.

a reliable source recomended me some continental top contact tyres, they're touring tyres and has anyone any thoughts?
For a few weeks I tried grand prix 4seaons and they were so comfy and grippy but they got loads of punctures when it rained, they're meant to be tough. Now I've got a durano on the rear but it was a nightmare to keep it on the rim. not comfy either, still grips better than gatorskins though.

Is there any difference between a Durano and a Durano Plus in feel on the road?
The Plus has a puncture belt and is heavier but that is all I can infer through Google Fu.

I can heartily recommend Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase. Not the most supple of rides but seem to roll okay and are unbelievably tough. Just put them back on after the summer. Hardly flatted during last winter.

shit jdp i don't know, only ridden one or them for a week. it's got to feel worse if there's more material and less flex though.

Is there any difference between a Durano and a Durano Plus in feel on the road?
The Plus has a puncture belt and is heavier but that is all I can infer through Google Fu.

Heavier so therefor a little slower, the ride is a bit harsher as the tyre is thicker and absorbs less, not so much that you'd notice it if you weren't told tough :)

Cheers. Went for the normal Durano in the end.

Is there any difference between a Durano and a Durano Plus in feel on the road?
The Plus has a puncture belt and is heavier but that is all I can infer through Google Fu.

Yes, lots. Durano Plus are much heavier and slower rolling but offer uber protection for Earth AIDS.

Cheers. Went for the normal Durano in the end.

I went from DP (hello nurse!) to D and like the compromise. No issues with either tyre as yet.

Thanks.

i got a tip on panracers being as tough as gatorskins and they have a gumwall...ooooh

I really like my panaracer tour guards. Seem fast enough and I've yet to get a single puncture after a few hundred miles. Probably not the best for skidding though, if you go mad they tend to wear down fairly quickly.

i think good grippy tyres generally wear down quicker from skids. It might depend on what we mean by good for skiding, actually knocking off speed or sliding around like a bellend

Question: I have a 27" track/path frame that I am building up. I am struggling to find 27" aluminium rims in 32h and 40h (for the hubs I already have). I can find 700c rims. It occurred to me that this would allow me to put some nice big tyres in, e.g. Rivendell Jack Browns. Can any one see any problems with this? I suspect I will just have to try it to see if they will fit in my forks, but if they definitely won't then I'd rather not go out and buy a pair... any thoughts?

Obviously the other consideration would be the brakes, but let's assume for now that they will fit...

Thank you

Unless you want to do a full period restoration, why not.

Make sure you get a wide rims.

Brakes will be fine with long drop caliper.

Thanks Ed. I initially wanted to do a full period resto, but the frame is nothing super special, and it is all going to end up costing too much. I want it to look the part but also be very practical. Currently it is going to be on an old 2 speed fixed hub. how wide rims? any particular suggestions? Thanks again.