Anti-Puncture Tyres At-a-glance

It took 902 posts to get to that point. Fuck me.

This is now resolved.

What the hell did you just post?

see what I just did there^

the first could be simply re-edited, then delete 905 of the rest :)

It should be redited to include veloflex tyres. They're race tyres admittedly, but they are faster, lighter, and more puncture resistant (for me at least), then any on the race tyre list.

They dont fit with the OP title though, so its no loss I guess.

And it's all very well going on about higher psi ratings, but most rims are rated lower, and higher pressures usually don't equate to a faster ride on the road. But we've done all this a million times.

has anyone tried those fixie pop tyres from planet x? the coloured ones look a bit much but they do black ones, and 9.99 ain't bad. has anyone tried them yet?

And it's all very well going on about higher psi ratings, but most rims are rated lower, and higher pressures usually don't equate to a faster ride on the road. But we've done all this a million times.

Depends on which PSI/Rider weight, the sidewall is designed to deform most efficiently. Unless you run 400PSI.

Is this the thread with the following comparision:

Walk around a room full draaing pins in stillettos, and then in soft trainers......or something.

It was a winner.

Probably. I remember making a balloon analogy or something, after people who pumped their tyres up rock hard (relative to rider weight) were surprised about getting so many punctures.

Still, if people have a problem with being comfortable, and with their tyres conforming to road irregularities, that's their business.

Probably. I remember making a balloon analogy or something, after people who pumped their tyres up rock hard (relative to rider weight) were surprised about getting so many punctures.

Still, if people have a problem with being comfortable, and with their tyres conforming to road irregularities, that's their business.

There's also the issue of skipping. If you're into uber PSI's then a percentage of your pedal effort goes into spinning the tyre in the air, as it bounces over road imperfections. This doesnt help that expensive special side rubber, give you the cornering grip it promises, either.

Anyway back making the instructional youtube video.......now where did I put Mrs Smallfurrys stillettos.....

Fox, are they both on the same tyres pressure? is one is designed for a higher psi than the other? is the refuse gripper? etc.

and I don't remember seeing your Colnago, any chance you have a photo of it?

welcome to the 'Nago club by the way.

Yep both 120psi. Both clinchers. To be fair though the Refuse's puncture protection, and grip, is way better.

I'm just going to go with the Vred's I think, seem to be a sensible compromise between rolling resistance, weight and reliability. Overthinking...

I didn't think I'd got any photos, but I forgot I have these from when Todd (who built it) sold it. The saddle has since changed to a black one (same model). It's got dura ace everything =)

I'm about to fit the pedals below and the Fortezza Tricomps in black and red I think.

Sumo no posting it you know where until it's got black tyres..!

Fox, your Colnago is fucking awesome, that's a lots better than I though it would be, mine a mere peasant Super SL.

Thanks Ed. I'd hardly call yours a peasant bike, as I said before it's very nice. I was lucky, expressed my desire for a nag on here and got a PM offering me at this at a price I couldn't refuse!

Right now I'm riding on 28c, it's much easier to cycle on the rough road that is London.

I genuinely don't think skinny hard 23c tyres is an idea tyres if you live in London, it just feel fast but that about it.

Right now I'm riding on 28c, it's much easier to cycle on the rough road that is London.

I genuinely don't think skinny hard 23c tyres is an idea tyres if you live in London, it just feel fast but that about it.

Still running my, 1Kg a piece, 45c's at a few PSI less than the lower limit for extra grip.

Now that the roads are clear, it feels like cycling with the brakes on. Only more noisy, and with added discomfort.

Roll on spring.

+1 I had the biggest smile on my face once the snow cleared and I could get back on 25c @ 100-120psi.

I'd give feeling fast and effortless over some extra comfort any day. If I wanted comfort then I'd go back to riding this... which was actually amazing tbf and will have an equivilent some time this year....hopefully...

varies on the road doesn't it? some road may need bigger tyres, some smaller.

It's a long road, and there's no turning back…

The road is long, with many a winding turn..

wore thru the halo berlin in a month of couriering, 2 weeks of that brakless. anti puncture slip offers very little grip, trying out the hard compound one.

specializzed all condition armadillo are the best for anti puncture.. this thread needs a poll to see the results "at-a-glance"

too hard

the tyres or making a poll murr?

bah, you must mean making a poll is too hard

both :)

lets do a poll!
lets do a poll!