Longest wearing training tyres?

LT said:

Hi all,

Just wondering what people recommend for a good
reasonably priced long lasting road training tyre? I've
been using Vittoria Rubino Pro's, and need a new set, so
I thought I'd see what people recommend, and where they
get them from?

Luis

Conti GPs for $60 a pair at Cecil Walker.

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Nick

hi

i've had a bit of problems with the conti gp3000 in the past, they wore out really quickly. but i spoke to the guys in the local bike shop and they said they haven't heard of anyone having the same problem. anyway this time i thought i would go all out and get the conti attack/force set and i have been very happy with them. they are not cheap by any means and i was advised by another bike shop not to use them as a training tyres as they are suppose to be for racing but i have had no issues at all. there is no sign of any wear and tear or any punctures after 2000km.

roadiechick

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by Lt
Hi all,

Just wondering what people recommend for a good reasonably
priced long lasting road training tyre? I've been using
Vittoria Rubino Pro's, and need a new set, so I thought I'd
see what people recommend, and where they get them from?

Luis

Michelin Carbons (yellow stripe/s) for moi!
light,
fastish,
good in wet,
puncture resistant'ish,
mine are wearing well (so far!)

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by flyingdutch
Michelin Carbons (yellow stripe/s) for moi!
light, fastish, good in wet, puncture resistant'ish,
mine are wearing well (so far!)

Aren't they about $70 or something? That's not
exactly cheap. They say they're good for 6000k's.
You can definately find cheaper tyres (~$30) and
if they last even half 6000k's, they're better value.
What's the LBS carry? Personally I like Pro Race
and use them for training and racing but they are
not cheap.

hippy

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by hippy
Aren't they about $70 or something? That's not
exactly cheap. They say they're good for 6000k's.
You can definately find cheaper tyres (~$30) and
if they last even half 6000k's, they're better value.
What's the LBS carry? Personally I like Pro Race
and use them for training and racing but they are
not cheap.

hippy

Baaaah! its only money, you hippy!

folding or beaded?

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hi

i've had a bit of problems with the conti gp3000 in the
past, they wore out really quickly. but i spoke to the
guys in the local bike shop and they said they haven't
heard of anyone having the same problem. anyway this time
i thought i would go all out and get the conti
attack/force set and i have been very happy with them.
they are not cheap by any means and i was advised by
another bike shop not to use them as a training tyres as
they are suppose to be for racing but i have had no issues
at all. there is no sign of any wear and tear or any
punctures after 2000km.

roadiechick

I use these and they're an absolute pleasure to ride on.

Marty

LT said:

Just wondering what people recommend for a good reasonably
priced long lasting road training tyre? I've been using
Vittoria Rubino Pro's,

Isn't that a racing tyre? What is a "road training" tyre
anyway? I would imagine its like a touring or commuting
tyre, except that weight doesn't matter.

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by Lt
Hi all,

Just wondering what people recommend for a good reasonably
priced long lasting road training tyre? I've been using
Vittoria Rubino Pro's, and need a new set, so I thought I'd
see what people recommend, and where they get them from?

Luis

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I'm with the Conti Grand Prix crew (as opposed to GP3000). They are damn ugly but tough as old boots - you can ride over anything but a tack and come out smiling. I wish they didn't last so long as I promised myself a pretty cloured pair when they wear out.