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buying cheap tires is insane. you can't afford $60 ? you can't afford sliding under a bus when the cheapos slip ona patch of anti freeze. that's what you can't afford. what's she look like ? |
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On May 6, 2:00 am, Werehatrack wrote:
On Mon, 05 May 2008 10:49:38 -0500, may have said: My girlfriend has an older schwinn bike with 27" rims. She needs tires bad. Are the tires sold at Walmart in 27" size any good? Tubes as well? Or should I convince her to get some name brand tires at tubes elsewhere? Unless she's a demanding, competitive-level rider, those tires will probably work perfectly well. OTOH, at any given time there's usually a better tire to be had for what amounts to the same price per pair from one of the mail order houses, now that VoldeMart swapped to higher-priced Kevlar-bead tires instead of the inexpensive wire-bead versions that they used to carry. Depends on which *mart. The red circle mart most definitely has switched to kevlar due to ease of stocking, but some of the Wally worlds are still moving old stock misery--not that wire bead is bad, but the casings of those tires are awful. My local Sun and Ski in the mall has some pretty nice moderate width tires in 27 and 700, while my LBS has only gumwalls if you don't want skinnies--go figure, that's why I mail ordered the Paselas I use. |
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On May 5, 5:15 pm, Peter Cole wrote:
Hank wrote: All the more reason to go with the Paselas - still made by National in Japan. A better 27" tire you will not find. I've got to report in. I just received a pair of Paselas from Nashbar (thanks for the heads up landotter). I've used Paselas for years, usually in the 28mm size. This time I decided to go fat for my fixed gear as I typically ride it on the bike path around the Charles river this time of year and the pavement is kind of crappy. I got a pair of 35mm. They measure exactly 35mm, both on a skinny rim (Open Pro) and a wider rim (CR-18). They mounted easily, and rolled well. I pumped them up pretty hard (80-90). I may try running them a little softer. Same nice tire that they've always been. Heee, how do those humongous 35s feel? I got the 32s expecting 28 real width sizing, but have been pleased with the balloons. All summed up-- it's a larger diameter wheel. Mine roll better than I ever expected. Did some intervals on them last evening. A little slower than 23s on the blast up for sure, but not really that much. Once up to speed at 100psi, it's mainly psych stuff--am I really maintaining these speeds on these marshmallows?? They seriously do roll well. 100psi is a comfy fast pressure for these guys on fast jaunts, but for slower poking around journeys, Sheldon's calculator shows safe me at around a cushy 75, possibly 70 since we're nearing six months post ham season. ;-) |
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landotter wrote:
On May 5, 5:15 pm, Peter Cole wrote: Hank wrote: All the more reason to go with the Paselas - still made by National in Japan. A better 27" tire you will not find. I've got to report in. I just received a pair of Paselas from Nashbar (thanks for the heads up landotter). I've used Paselas for years, usually in the 28mm size. This time I decided to go fat for my fixed gear as I typically ride it on the bike path around the Charles river this time of year and the pavement is kind of crappy. I got a pair of 35mm. They measure exactly 35mm, both on a skinny rim (Open Pro) and a wider rim (CR-18). They mounted easily, and rolled well. I pumped them up pretty hard (80-90). I may try running them a little softer. Same nice tire that they've always been. Heee, how do those humongous 35s feel? I got the 32s expecting 28 real width sizing, but have been pleased with the balloons. All summed up-- it's a larger diameter wheel. Mine roll better than I ever expected. Did some intervals on them last evening. A little slower than 23s on the blast up for sure, but not really that much. Once up to speed at 100psi, it's mainly psych stuff--am I really maintaining these speeds on these marshmallows?? They seriously do roll well. 100psi is a comfy fast pressure for these guys on fast jaunts, but for slower poking around journeys, Sheldon's calculator shows safe me at around a cushy 75, possibly 70 since we're nearing six months post ham season. ;-) Max and Peter, I'm a lightweight. But just thought that y'all'd like to know that at 135#, I keep my 32s at 45 psi front and 50 psi back and still haven't gotten a flat on these tires. If'n y'all had the hankerin', you could give y'all's selves a purty comfy ride. Aside from the thunderstorms, I'd say the weather's been mighty nice. \\paul -- Paul M. Hobson ..:change the f to ph to reply:. |
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landotter wrote:
On May 5, 5:15 pm, Peter Cole wrote: Hank wrote: All the more reason to go with the Paselas - still made by National in Japan. A better 27" tire you will not find. I've got to report in. I just received a pair of Paselas from Nashbar (thanks for the heads up landotter). I've used Paselas for years, usually in the 28mm size. This time I decided to go fat for my fixed gear as I typically ride it on the bike path around the Charles river this time of year and the pavement is kind of crappy. I got a pair of 35mm. They measure exactly 35mm, both on a skinny rim (Open Pro) and a wider rim (CR-18). They mounted easily, and rolled well. I pumped them up pretty hard (80-90). I may try running them a little softer. Same nice tire that they've always been. Heee, how do those humongous 35s feel? I got the 32s expecting 28 real width sizing, but have been pleased with the balloons. All summed up-- it's a larger diameter wheel. Mine roll better than I ever expected. Did some intervals on them last evening. A little slower than 23s on the blast up for sure, but not really that much. Once up to speed at 100psi, it's mainly psych stuff--am I really maintaining these speeds on these marshmallows?? They seriously do roll well. 100psi is a comfy fast pressure for these guys on fast jaunts, but for slower poking around journeys, Sheldon's calculator shows safe me at around a cushy 75, possibly 70 since we're nearing six months post ham season. ;-) I put the Paselas on my fixer, which is a 20 year old Fuji frame. I think it originally had 27" wheels. The frame clearances are good, but I can just barely mount the rear wheel (when inflated), it just clears the dropout mouth when bumping the chainstays at the BB. The tires feel good. Way different than my 35mm Nokian snow tires with their deep tread and studs (not surprising). The ride is noticeably less harsh than it was with the 25's I had on before. A really nice bad pavement, easy ride, tire. Lots of people obsess over frames, I never felt that much difference (tin butt?). Tires make a huge difference. Going from 25-35mm on this bike is like riding a new bike. I have experimented lots with offroad tires, looking for the perfect match. There I found the best tread pattern (for trails around here) but also found I liked the biggest tires I could fit. I don't know why I haven't tried big tires on my road bikes until now. |
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On May 7, 7:54 am, "Paul M. Hobson" wrote:
landotter wrote: On May 5, 5:15 pm, Peter Cole wrote: Hank wrote: All the more reason to go with the Paselas - still made by National in Japan. A better 27" tire you will not find. I've got to report in. I just received a pair of Paselas from Nashbar (thanks for the heads up landotter). I've used Paselas for years, usually in the 28mm size. This time I decided to go fat for my fixed gear as I typically ride it on the bike path around the Charles river this time of year and the pavement is kind of crappy. I got a pair of 35mm. They measure exactly 35mm, both on a skinny rim (Open Pro) and a wider rim (CR-18). They mounted easily, and rolled well. I pumped them up pretty hard (80-90). I may try running them a little softer. Same nice tire that they've always been. Heee, how do those humongous 35s feel? I got the 32s expecting 28 real width sizing, but have been pleased with the balloons. All summed up-- it's a larger diameter wheel. Mine roll better than I ever expected. Did some intervals on them last evening. A little slower than 23s on the blast up for sure, but not really that much. Once up to speed at 100psi, it's mainly psych stuff--am I really maintaining these speeds on these marshmallows?? They seriously do roll well. 100psi is a comfy fast pressure for these guys on fast jaunts, but for slower poking around journeys, Sheldon's calculator shows safe me at around a cushy 75, possibly 70 since we're nearing six months post ham season. ;-) Max and Peter, I'm a lightweight. But just thought that y'all'd like to know that at 135#, I keep my 32s at 45 psi front and 50 psi back and still haven't gotten a flat on these tires. If'n y'all had the hankerin', you could give y'all's selves a purty comfy ride. 90-100psi on pavement with a supple tire does me fine. We've got some gnarly pinch flat transitions on the greenway bridges anyway. With a supple casing tire and a bike that's dialed sensibly, you know, usable drops and tops 1" below the tops, life is good. Actually, I may have gotten the Redline as close as I've ever dialed a bike to fit my slightly unusual build. I'll drop to 80 or so when the fire roads dry out in June... Was talking to Mark, the ex team wrench down at the shop, and he claims that most pros don't ride over 110 on the street anyway, even if the tire is rated. Makes sense as above that you sorta defeat the purpose of a pneumatic ride and introduce road chatter. I'm still enjoying people commenting on my "white walls." Enjoy Atlanta, and eat me some Gladys Knight's chicken and waffles, alternately salmon croquettes with collards--you sound like ya need a dose, you skinny thing. I'm still ten short of my 175 pound goal, but I am tall, like Andrew Jackson, a local hero, so I'll just have a veg plate... |
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Peter Cole wrote:
. Lots of people obsess over frames, I never felt that much difference (tin butt?). Tires make a huge difference. Going from 25-35mm on this bike is like riding a new bike. Interesting! Thanks |
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landotter wrote:
Enjoy Atlanta, and eat me some Gladys Knight's chicken and waffles, alternately salmon croquettes with collards--you sound like ya need a dose, you skinny thing. I'm still ten short of my 175 pound goal, but I am tall, like Andrew Jackson, a local hero, so I'll just have a veg plate... Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to go there on account of the vegetarian girlfriend. I need to hurry though. I got a job in PDX and I'm moving June 25! You're solely in charge of maintaining the Southern Front from now on. \\paul -- Paul M. Hobson ..:change the f to ph to reply:. |
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