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rainy weather tire recommendations
In the next month or so the rains will be back in the San Francisco
area, and I am going to need winter tires. Last year I had Vredestein Fortezza 23mm (700c) tires in the rain and didn't feel safe. Nothing bad happened, just felt too skinny for railroad tracks, potholes, heavy road paint, etc., when it is raining or the roads are wet. I really enjoy 23mm tires, so I'd like to stay with something on the narrow side. I tried 32mm tires last winter and they took all the fun out of that bike. Ended up on the 26" with slicks most of the winter (ice and snow are not issues here). Anyone have experience with the 25mm Fortezzas in the rain? Any recomendations for a good city commuting/riding tire in the rain? 25-28mm maybe? Thanks. |
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rainy weather tire recommendations
Any recomendations for a good city commuting/riding tire in the rain?
25-28mm maybe? My standard rain-bike tire is a 25c Conti GP 4-Seasons. I find the slightly-greater width than a 23c gives a much more secure feeling when it's wet, plus the tougher casing gets fewer flats, *and* it doesn't feel like lead. Very, very nice wet-weather tire in my humble opinion, with the only downside being cost (about $50). And yes, it's completely standard rubber, not one of those silica-based compounds that Jobst hates so much. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com "Dan Daniel" wrote in message ... In the next month or so the rains will be back in the San Francisco area, and I am going to need winter tires. Last year I had Vredestein Fortezza 23mm (700c) tires in the rain and didn't feel safe. Nothing bad happened, just felt too skinny for railroad tracks, potholes, heavy road paint, etc., when it is raining or the roads are wet. I really enjoy 23mm tires, so I'd like to stay with something on the narrow side. I tried 32mm tires last winter and they took all the fun out of that bike. Ended up on the 26" with slicks most of the winter (ice and snow are not issues here). Anyone have experience with the 25mm Fortezzas in the rain? Any recomendations for a good city commuting/riding tire in the rain? 25-28mm maybe? Thanks. |
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rainy weather tire recommendations
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:03:30 +0000, Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
Any recomendations for a good city commuting/riding tire in the rain? 25-28mm maybe? My standard rain-bike tire is a 25c Conti GP 4-Seasons. I find the slightly-greater width than a 23c gives a much more secure feeling when it's wet, plus the tougher casing gets fewer flats, *and* it doesn't feel like lead. Very, very nice wet-weather tire in my humble opinion, with the only downside being cost (about $50). And yes, it's completely standard rubber, not one of those silica-based compounds that Jobst hates so much. Mike, do you have any thoughts on how that tire compares to the Conti Ultra Gatorskin? thx |
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rainy weather tire recommendations
Mike,
do you have any thoughts on how that tire compares to the Conti Ultra Gatorskin? I've found the GP 4-Seasons to be a bit more durable than the Ultra Gatorskin but noticed that my last batch of Ultra Gatorskins feature the same casing as the GP 4-Seasons. Both have been very durable tires for a number of our customers though, and without the harsh ride you get with tires that have really stiff sidewalls and tread. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com "Mathias Koerber" wrote in message news On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:03:30 +0000, Mike Jacoubowsky wrote: Any recomendations for a good city commuting/riding tire in the rain? 25-28mm maybe? My standard rain-bike tire is a 25c Conti GP 4-Seasons. I find the slightly-greater width than a 23c gives a much more secure feeling when it's wet, plus the tougher casing gets fewer flats, *and* it doesn't feel like lead. Very, very nice wet-weather tire in my humble opinion, with the only downside being cost (about $50). And yes, it's completely standard rubber, not one of those silica-based compounds that Jobst hates so much. Mike, do you have any thoughts on how that tire compares to the Conti Ultra Gatorskin? thx |
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rainy weather tire recommendations
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:03:30 GMT, "Mike Jacoubowsky"
wrote: Any recomendations for a good city commuting/riding tire in the rain? 25-28mm maybe? My standard rain-bike tire is a 25c Conti GP 4-Seasons. I find the slightly-greater width than a 23c gives a much more secure feeling when it's wet, plus the tougher casing gets fewer flats, *and* it doesn't feel like lead. Very, very nice wet-weather tire in my humble opinion, with the only downside being cost (about $50). And yes, it's completely standard rubber, not one of those silica-based compounds that Jobst hates so much. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com Thanks for the recommendation. How's the life of these tires? I'd be doing maybe 50 miles a week in city commuting, and maybe 30-60 more weather permitting on this bike. Do you think they would last a full Bay Area rainy season? |
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Thanks for the recommendation. How's the life of these tires? I'd be
doing maybe 50 miles a week in city commuting, and maybe 30-60 more weather permitting on this bike. Do you think they would last a full Bay Area rainy season? They ought to last several rainy seasons with that type of mileage. In most cases, tires used for winter use tend to die from something nasty slicing them more than from wearing out, although, so far, my GP 4 Seasons tires have shown themselves to be very tough regarding such things. And yes, they *are* expensive, but they also seem to have retained the nicer ride qualities of normal (dry weather) tires. The increased weight and loss of suppleness are relatively minor compared to other durable tires. Unfortunately, I must post the disclaimer that tires are one of the ultimate your-mileage-may-vary things. When you find a tire that works for you, stay with it! It never ceases to amaze me when customers come in the store, looking for a new tire... I ask them what they've been using, and they often tell me they're riding "X" tire, and have had great success with them, but want to try something different. Why? If you've found something that works well, stay with them until they don't! Tire Karma 101. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com "Dan Daniel" wrote in message ... On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:03:30 GMT, "Mike Jacoubowsky" wrote: Any recomendations for a good city commuting/riding tire in the rain? 25-28mm maybe? My standard rain-bike tire is a 25c Conti GP 4-Seasons. I find the slightly-greater width than a 23c gives a much more secure feeling when it's wet, plus the tougher casing gets fewer flats, *and* it doesn't feel like lead. Very, very nice wet-weather tire in my humble opinion, with the only downside being cost (about $50). And yes, it's completely standard rubber, not one of those silica-based compounds that Jobst hates so much. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com Thanks for the recommendation. How's the life of these tires? I'd be doing maybe 50 miles a week in city commuting, and maybe 30-60 more weather permitting on this bike. Do you think they would last a full Bay Area rainy season? |
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On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 04:17:53 GMT, "Mike Jacoubowsky"
wrote: Unfortunately, I must post the disclaimer that tires are one of the ultimate your-mileage-may-vary things. When you find a tire that works for you, stay with it! It never ceases to amaze me when customers come in the store, looking for a new tire... I ask them what they've been using, and they often tell me they're riding "X" tire, and have had great success with them, but want to try something different. Why? If you've found something that works well, stay with them until they don't! Tire Karma 101. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com Which is exactly why I was asking about the Vredenstein Fortezza at 25mm, along with other recommendations. I know I like the tire and that it works for me in dry conditions at 23mm. And that in wet conditions I don't like the 23mm. As you say, I'll stick with them until they don't work, which I know means when the rains come 25mm is worth a try, and I'll look at both the Fortezzas and the Contis. Thanks again. |
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