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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
I've got a TREK city bike with 26 1.95 Tioga City Slicker tires on it.
Looking at other tires. Anyone have experience with the Michelin Pilot City tires? They come in 26 1.75 that I would use. -- Ed Light Better World News TV Channel: http://realnews.com Bring the Troops Home: http://bringthemhomenow.org http://antiwar.com Iraq Veterans Against the War: http://ivaw.org http://couragetoresist.org Send spam to the FTC at Thanks, robots. |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
Ed Light wrote:
I've got a TREK city bike with 26 1.95 Tioga City Slicker tires on it. Looking at other tires. Anyone have experience with the Michelin Pilot City tires? They come in 26 1.75 that I would use. Do you have an issue with the City Slicker? If so, the nature of your complaint would help guide a recommendation. Chalo |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
Chalo wrote:
Do you have an issue with the City Slicker? If so, the nature of your complaint would help guide a recommendation. It's not puncture resistant. Though I'm using Tuffy's. Plus after awhile the sidewall goes bad. Though maybe because I ran them at low pressures for awhile. -- Ed Light Better World News TV Channel: http://realnews.com Bring the Troops Home: http://bringthemhomenow.org http://antiwar.com Iraq Veterans Against the War: http://ivaw.org http://couragetoresist.org Send spam to the FTC at Thanks, robots. |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
Ed Light wrote:
Chalo wrote: Do you have an issue with the City Slicker? *If so, the nature of your complaint would help guide a recommendation. It's not puncture resistant. Though I'm using Tuffy's. Mr. Tuffys are often more trouble than they are worth. I suppose it depends on what kinds of things puncture your tires. But they make the tire ride badly, and they can actually cause punctures by chafing the tube at the ends. Plus after awhile the sidewall goes bad. Though maybe because I ran them at low pressures for awhile. That's not it; City Slickers just have thin sidewalls that are vulnerable to sun exposure and scuffing. That helps their ride quality but detracts from their longevity, especially for bikes that are stored outside or in direct sunlight. A seriously puncture-resistant tire with a nice ride is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. It is rather expensive and heavy. The Continental Contact carries a one year warranty against punctures. Whether features like Kevlar belts will keep you from getting flats is a matter of what is flattening them. Small thorns, wires, and slivers have a way of insinuating themselves through the weave of any woven barrier. The sharper the penetrating object, the less a Mr. Tuffy can put up any resistance. Chalo |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
On Aug 9, 2:01*am, Chalo wrote:
Ed Light wrote: Chalo wrote: Do you have an issue with the City Slicker? *If so, the nature of your complaint would help guide a recommendation. It's not puncture resistant. Though I'm using Tuffy's. Mr. Tuffys are often more trouble than they are worth. *I suppose it depends on what kinds of things puncture your tires. *But they make the tire ride badly, and they can actually cause punctures by chafing the tube at the ends. Plus after awhile the sidewall goes bad. Though maybe because I ran them at low pressures for awhile. That's not it; City Slickers just have thin sidewalls that are vulnerable to sun exposure and scuffing. *That helps their ride quality but detracts from their longevity, especially for bikes that are stored outside or in direct sunlight. A seriously puncture-resistant tire with a nice ride is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. *It is rather expensive and heavy. The Continental Contact carries a one year warranty against punctures. Whether features like Kevlar belts will keep you from getting flats is a matter of what is flattening them. *Small thorns, wires, and slivers have a way of insinuating themselves through the weave of any woven barrier. *The sharper the penetrating object, the less a Mr. Tuffy can put up any resistance. Chalo The Marathon and Contact both ride like ****. If your part of the world has goatheads, or you're already riding a rattle canned omafiets from 1967, just the thing! People can argue all day about frame material, but ultimately it mainly affects how goofy the bike looks, and the amusing quality of the sympathetic sound when you hit a pothole. However, you can make a bike miserable on the cheap with beaded rubber hosepipes. Although I like some Michelin tires, the Pilot City's heft and rigidity make them fit that category to a tee. |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
Mr. Tuffys are often more trouble than they are worth. I suppose it depends on what kinds of things puncture your tires. But they make the tire ride badly, and they can actually cause punctures by chafing the tube at the ends. on one of my bikes, I actually got 1,500 miles on a set of tubes using mr. tuffy's. Got 500 miles currently with my Titus Switchblade, using Panaracer Firepro XC's as well. mr. tuffy's works just fine if used right. And that's riding here in the desert of Arizona.... |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
landotter wrote:
Although I like some Michelin tires, the Pilot City's heft and rigidity make them fit that category to a tee. Would you include the City Slickers in that category? What would you recommend for 26 1.75? -- Ed Light Better World News TV Channel: http://realnews.com Bring the Troops Home: http://bringthemhomenow.org http://antiwar.com Iraq Veterans Against the War: http://ivaw.org http://couragetoresist.org Send spam to the FTC at Thanks, robots. |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
landotter wrote:
Chalo wrote: Ed Light wrote: Chalo wrote: Do you have an issue with the City Slicker? *If so, the nature of your complaint would help guide a recommendation. It's not puncture resistant. Though I'm using Tuffy's. A seriously puncture-resistant tire with a nice ride is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. *It is rather expensive and heavy. The Continental Contact carries a one year warranty against punctures. The Marathon and Contact both ride like ****. If your part of the world has goatheads, or you're already riding a rattle canned omafiets from 1967, just the thing! Marathon Plus doesn't ride like Pasela; it only has 1/4" of plush outside-the-casing gummy belt. But it's plush if you don't ask it to deal with bumps. It sorta reminds me of my high school friends' mid-'80s Camaros and Trans Ams. Anyway, if the problem to be solved is punctures, there is no similarly armored tire with as good a ride as the Marathon Plus. Chalo |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
On Aug 9, 4:28*pm, Chalo wrote:
landotter wrote: Chalo wrote: Ed Light wrote: Chalo wrote: Do you have an issue with the City Slicker? *If so, the nature of your complaint would help guide a recommendation. It's not puncture resistant. Though I'm using Tuffy's. A seriously puncture-resistant tire with a nice ride is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. *It is rather expensive and heavy. The Continental Contact carries a one year warranty against punctures. The Marathon and Contact both ride like ****. If your part of the world has goatheads, or you're already riding a rattle canned omafiets from 1967, just the thing! Marathon Plus doesn't ride like Pasela; it only has 1/4" of plush outside-the-casing gummy belt. *But it's plush if you don't ask it to deal with bumps. *It sorta reminds me of my high school friends' mid-'80s Camaros and Trans Ams. You really think it goes with feathered hair and a pack of Merits? Anyway, if the problem to be solved is punctures, there is no similarly armored tire with as good a ride as the Marathon Plus. The OP hasn't kvetched about punctures, but maybe there's a problem. A lighter solution would be a T-Serv. Also Urban Maxes are on sale: http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_23014 If the OP is on a budget, I've never had any issues with Performance house brand city tires. I believe the Gotham, which would be analagous to the Marathon, is even a Panaracer in drag. Panaracer whores for anyone, apparently. http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_23014 FWIW, I buy a lot of stuff at my LBS, but tires I don't. $25 bux for a set on sale vs having to order something I like from them and paying 4x is a little too much support of local business. |
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26" City Bike Tires/Michelin Pilot City Opinions
Chalo, I'm planning to ride alot. How many miles do you suppose a set of
Marathon Plus will go? They are quite expensive, but reviews are great. Anyone, how far do you suppose the Michelin Pilots and Tioga City Slickers will go? Landotter, The Forte Gotham's got nice reviews, except one person got punctures. How far do you think those will go? -- Ed Light Better World News TV Channel: http://realnews.com Bring the Troops Home: http://bringthemhomenow.org http://antiwar.com Iraq Veterans Against the War: http://ivaw.org http://couragetoresist.org Send spam to the FTC at Thanks, robots. |
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