Shin-chan
What tubular tires would you recommend for Training/racing in winter? I am looking for something with performance and excellent puncture resistance.
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Which Tubular tires
BikingBrian
When you say training and racing in winter, can I assume you live in the southern hemisphere? It would be easier to help you if you are a little more specific in describing where and for what you will use the tires.
If you want a tough tubie with good grip (for example, because of poor roads or bad weather), the Vittoria Pave is an excellent tire, albeit a little pricy. Using the same tire for both racing and training makes it a little harder to find one that does it all well, as you will always be making a comprimise. I really like Vittoria tires for racing because of their low Crr and good grip, but if you use them for training (for example, the Corsa series), they will wear out quickly.
Some people like Continental tubies, like the Sprinter. However, the Crr is not as good as some other tires, if you are considering using them for racing as well. The same holds true for Tufo tires, which seem to be good for training (true to their namesake, they are quiute tough), but are pigs to race on. If you want more info about Crr have a look at www.biketechreview.com and do a search, they always have info about tire tests there. BTW, nowadays, many clinchers tend to have lower Crr than tubies.
If you want a tough tubie with good grip (for example, because of poor roads or bad weather), the Vittoria Pave is an excellent tire, albeit a little pricy. Using the same tire for both racing and training makes it a little harder to find one that does it all well, as you will always be making a comprimise. I really like Vittoria tires for racing because of their low Crr and good grip, but if you use them for training (for example, the Corsa series), they will wear out quickly.
Some people like Continental tubies, like the Sprinter. However, the Crr is not as good as some other tires, if you are considering using them for racing as well. The same holds true for Tufo tires, which seem to be good for training (true to their namesake, they are quiute tough), but are pigs to race on. If you want more info about Crr have a look at www.biketechreview.com and do a search, they always have info about tire tests there. BTW, nowadays, many clinchers tend to have lower Crr than tubies.
Shin-chan
Thanks for your reply. I live in Kyushu, Japan. I just
bought my first set of tubular wheels. The roads in Kyushu are fairly good although nearly all the roads have water grates that run across them which you can’t avoid. I do a fair bit of training in the mountains, so I guess the most important thing for me is strength and puncture resistance in a tubular tire.
When you say training and racing in winter, can I assume you live in the southern hemisphere? It would be easier to help you if you are a little more specific in describing where and for what you will use the tires.
If you want a tough tubie with good grip (for example, because of poor roads or bad weather), the Vittoria Pave is an excellent tire, albeit a little pricy. Using the same tire for both racing and training makes it a little harder to find one that does it all well, as you will always be making a comprimise. I really like Vittoria tires for racing because of their low Crr and good grip, but if you use them for training (for example, the Corsa series), they will wear out quickly.
Some people like Continental tubies, like the Sprinter. However, the Crr is not as good as some other tires, if you are considering using them for racing as well. The same holds true for Tufo tires, which seem to be good for training (true to their namesake, they are quiute tough), but are pigs to race on. If you want more info about Crr have a look at www.biketechreview.com (http://www.biketechreview.com/) and do a search, they always have info about tire tests there. BTW, nowadays, many clinchers tend to have lower Crr than tubies.
bought my first set of tubular wheels. The roads in Kyushu are fairly good although nearly all the roads have water grates that run across them which you can’t avoid. I do a fair bit of training in the mountains, so I guess the most important thing for me is strength and puncture resistance in a tubular tire.
When you say training and racing in winter, can I assume you live in the southern hemisphere? It would be easier to help you if you are a little more specific in describing where and for what you will use the tires.
If you want a tough tubie with good grip (for example, because of poor roads or bad weather), the Vittoria Pave is an excellent tire, albeit a little pricy. Using the same tire for both racing and training makes it a little harder to find one that does it all well, as you will always be making a comprimise. I really like Vittoria tires for racing because of their low Crr and good grip, but if you use them for training (for example, the Corsa series), they will wear out quickly.
Some people like Continental tubies, like the Sprinter. However, the Crr is not as good as some other tires, if you are considering using them for racing as well. The same holds true for Tufo tires, which seem to be good for training (true to their namesake, they are quiute tough), but are pigs to race on. If you want more info about Crr have a look at www.biketechreview.com (http://www.biketechreview.com/) and do a search, they always have info about tire tests there. BTW, nowadays, many clinchers tend to have lower Crr than tubies.
kleng
continental competition with vectran and black chilli, sounds like something you would order at a restaurant. The vectran provides the puncture resistance while the black chilli improves rolling resistance and grip.
BikingBrian
Thanks for your reply. I live in Kyushu, Japan. I just
bought my first set of tubular wheels. The roads in Kyushu are fairly good although nearly all the roads have water grates that run across them which you can’t avoid. I do a fair bit of training in the mountains, so I guess the most important thing for me is strength and puncture resistance in a tubular tire.
Ahh...makes sense now! Kyushu sounds like a nice little bit of paradise about now! Up here in Hokkaido, it's all snow and ice :(
bought my first set of tubular wheels. The roads in Kyushu are fairly good although nearly all the roads have water grates that run across them which you can’t avoid. I do a fair bit of training in the mountains, so I guess the most important thing for me is strength and puncture resistance in a tubular tire.
Ahh...makes sense now! Kyushu sounds like a nice little bit of paradise about now! Up here in Hokkaido, it's all snow and ice :(
Shin-chan
Hey Bikingbrian. It must be cold up there now. Do you train through the winter?
Here in Fukuoka it doesn’t get too cold.
Ahh...makes sense now! Kyushu sounds like a nice little bit of paradise about now! Up here in Hokkaido, it's all snow and ice :(
Here in Fukuoka it doesn’t get too cold.
Ahh...makes sense now! Kyushu sounds like a nice little bit of paradise about now! Up here in Hokkaido, it's all snow and ice :(
BikingBrian
Hey Bikingbrian. It must be cold up there now. Do you train through the winter?
Here in Fukuoka it doesn’t get too cold.
You bet! Sadly, most of my training until March or April will be on the trainer :o But I do manage to get outside once a week or so...on the mtb and spike tires, dressed like the Michelin Man :D
Here in Fukuoka it doesn’t get too cold.
You bet! Sadly, most of my training until March or April will be on the trainer :o But I do manage to get outside once a week or so...on the mtb and spike tires, dressed like the Michelin Man :D
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