On 2017-01-02 15:45, wrote:
On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 3:09:24 PM UTC-8, Joerg wrote:
My last but one Gatorskin went, side wall damage, the usual. The
side wall on the rear tire looks iffy already and if that blows I'd
have no more spare for it. So it's time to refill the basement
stack. Unfortunately the CST Correre only comes in 700c*23mm. This
leaves the Gatorskin Hardshell with supposedly better side walls
but ... the 700c*25 beaded is $48, ouch, too much. To my surprise
the foldable is "only" $39. Why is that?

I don't want the normal Gatorskins anymore because the side walls
are too flimsy.

If anyone knows about another new tire that is very puncture
resistant and low cost that would be nice. Weight does not matter
and heavier is usually better.

The cost difference is invariably sales driven only. The folding
tires should always cost a little more than the steel beads but it's
a toss-up.

There are several tires out with reinforced treads but I haven't
found any that I like and are cheap.


CST makes the Correre and Conquistare series. However, they haven't
gotten the message yet that 25mm is the usual size these days.


Specialized Armadilloes cost an arm and a leg and they work better
than Gatorskins in my experience.

There is a new tire on the market that sounds just up your alley -
MICHELIN PRO4 ENDURANCE TIRE - CLINCHER - you can get them in 23, 25
and 28 mm from Competitive Cyclist for only $25.


Unfortunately they don't have 25mm.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/mi...FOQ0UgVElSRQ==

I'd like 28mm but it won't fit in my frame. 23mm is too iffy because of
numerous required offroad stints and the occasional heavy load.

I am also looking at the CST Conquistare which comes in 25mm but
unfortunately only the foldable one has 3-ply all across the sidewalls.
Whether on the MTB or the road bike only about half of my tires make it
to the end (where the surface is waron away) without a side wall giving up.


... All of the reviews
on them are good but the tire is still new yet.



Amazon wants almost $59 for the 25mmm. Yikes!

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pro4...E4O?th=1&psc=1

I don't mind being the test rider if the specs are good. But not at $59.

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Regards, Joerg

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