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Old 07-09.-2006, 01:27 PM   #106
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Update on slicks...

My contis contactsports are still going strong and outlasting my drivetrain!

Had a puncture the other day, but i rode through shards of glass... so that was expected

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Done 2000 kilometers on my contactsports so far, carting two laden panniers two or three times per week. If I get 5000 kilometers out of them I will be happy. Better swap the tyres around soon so they wear evenly.

Only had one puncture in the front and that's because a drawing pin went through tyre, one of the hazards of working in the education system.
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Old 07-09.-2006, 02:34 PM   #107
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Done 2000 kilometers on my contactsports so far, carting two laden panniers two or three times per week. If I get 5000 kilometers out of them I will be happy. Better swap the tyres around soon so they wear evenly.

Only had one puncture in the front and that's because a drawing pin went through tyre, one of the hazards of working in the education system.
Well, about about 5,000 kms of fairly rugged wear, my rear Conti Contact Sport 26x1.3 finally gave up (side wall bulge - the tread was still ok).

I put it down to a fairly gruesome work-load I put it through. I'm a big boy who chews through brake pads very quickly so, that's gotta correlate to the tyre wear too.

It has to lug me around and also this pretty well daily.
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Old 07-09.-2006, 10:36 PM   #108
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NEVER try to put a Contact Sport 1.3 tyre on an Araya RM-17 rim, if you still have one. I'm aching all over!
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Old 07-09.-2006, 11:29 PM   #109
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NEVER try to put a Contact Sport 1.3 tyre on an Araya RM-17 rim, if you still have one. I'm aching all over!
In this extreme case,
remove the rim tape,
then place the tube inside the tyre,
then fit tyre,
then fit the rim tape.
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Well, about about 5,000 kms of fairly rugged wear, my rear Conti Contact Sport 26x1.3 finally gave up (side wall bulge - the tread was still ok).

I put it down to a fairly gruesome work-load I put it through. I'm a big boy who chews through brake pads very quickly so, that's gotta correlate to the tyre wear too.

It has to lug me around and also this pretty well daily.

Crikey, a double articulation! What does that feel like to ride?
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In this extreme case,
remove the rim tape,
then place the tube inside the tyre,
then fit tyre,
then fit the rim tape.

I got it on eventually with the help of my other half and a tyre lever, but I've never had such a struggle with fitting a tyre in my life. Heaven forbid that I should get a puncture on that wheel. Aches are just starting to settle. Who needs a gym when you could be fitting tyres!
And my rim tape is rather plush.
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Crikey, a double articulation! What does that feel like to ride?
Surprisingly easy once you get used to it.

Just leave lots of room for braking.

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Old 23-10.-2006, 01:47 AM   #113
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Got disc brakes?

Mavic now have wheels with MTB Disc Brake Hubs and 700c rims, these would give higher gearing and a larger choice of tyres, see: http://www.mavic.com/ewb_pages/p/pr...&gamme=asphalte

A local supplier: http://www.velo.net.au/content/specials.html#wheels
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Old 24-10.-2006, 07:47 PM   #114
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I've used 3 types of slicks now and would like to know other people's experience.

I am considering some slicks for my cousin, but it is hard to decide...

Anyone used Maxxis Xenith 26x1.5? or Continental ContactSport 26x1.3?

Specialized Fatboys 26x1.25:
  • pros: rolls very fast, grippy, lasts well, well priced, 100psi
  • cons: a bit sketchy in the wet and on dirt (no tread at all), effected by cracks, need special tubes
  • I was blown away by the speed of these tyres, but they apparently have stopped making them
Geax RoadRunners 26x1.5:
  • pros: good grip, great wear, stable, well priced, robust
  • cons: too wide, slow for slicks,
  • I was dissapointed with the speed of these tyres... couldn't pump too high
IRC Metro:
  • pros: cheap, been around for donkey years
  • cons: cracks in the casing after 4 years, slow due to the sponginess of the rubber, slippery
  • Crap!
I use Conti City Contact on my mountain bike when riding long distances on bitch, and I think these are the best. My view. terry tmprowse@bigpond.com.au
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I use Conti City Contact on my mountain bike when riding long distances on bitch, and I think these are the best. My view. terry tmprowse@bigpond.com.au
Good one Terry!

I fitted a pair to "Little Jackie's" new bike.
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How much should a decent 1.75 slick weigh? I'm quite keen on purchasing a pair of Innovas from T7 but am balking at the fact that the 1.75 at 795gm weights almost four times as much as my 700x23 gator skins.
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How much should a decent 1.75 slick weigh? I'm quite keen on purchasing a pair of Innovas from T7 but am balking at the fact that the 1.75 at 795gm weights almost four times as much as my 700x23 gator skins.
Not too sure about 1.75's but:
My Specialized Fatboy 1.25's are under 400g
Conti Sport Contact 1.6's are listed at 550g

Why do you want 1.75's? If you want a fast tyre for road riding, the 1.25 is wide enough, lighter and runs at a higher pressure.
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Not too sure about 1.75's but:
My Specialized Fatboy 1.25's are under 400g
Conti Sport Contact 1.6's are listed at 550g

Why do you want 1.75's? If you want a fast tyre for road riding, the 1.25 is wide enough, lighter and runs at a higher pressure.

Purely because of the rims. I'm running 26 x 2.1 MTB tyres on my beater at the moment and I don't think it will fit 1.25s.
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Purely because of the rims. I'm running 26 x 2.1 MTB tyres on my beater at the moment and I don't think it will fit 1.25s.
Why not measure the width of the rims? Inside or outside, then we can tell you what fits.
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Purely because of the rims. I'm running 26 x 2.1 MTB tyres on my beater at the moment and I don't think it will fit 1.25s.
If it is a standard 26" MTB it should take anything from 26*1 to 26*2.5
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