On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:33:15 -0700, 41 wrote:
> Rob Shields wrote:
>> On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 08:38:41 -0700, datakoll wrote:
> The TT is definitely a heavier and tougher tire than most anything out
> there. It weighs, uh, get ready for it, 550g per tire. The tread is
> thick and will last >5000 miles or so, the sidewalls are thick too, and
> it has two extra nylon puncture resistant belts under the tread.
I've read alarming things about this tyre, that the sidewalls are thin and
can tear under load. I shall be carrying 40 kilos or so so this is a big
problems. Conti have also stopped or are stopping making these tyres, and
they are replaced by another model (City Contact?).
> Rather
> a different tire from the UG so I didn't mention it. On the other hand,
> people who use it say it rolls quite well, and if you feel it in the
> shop it is reasonably pliable, for such a heavy tire. It will withstand
> a heck of a lot of puncture abuse and if you still need tire liners or
> slime or similar with this tire, you have my sincere condolences. It is
> rather expensive.
>
> Another reasonable tire to mention in this category is the Michelin
> World Tour- also extra thick and puncture resistant, with gumwall
> sides. Actual width is about 33mm, probably the fattest of all. It is
> also likely the cheapest.
>
> Someone was asking about Panaracer Pasela widths vs. IRC. Paselas run
> one size small: a 32 (or 1-1/4) is actually a 28, a 28 is actually a
> 25-26, and a 35 is actually a 32. Once you get to the 37s they run true
> to size. The Roadwinners run true to size or pretty close to it.
I know what you mean about the Paselas, I have some 28s that are actually
25s.
> So, your choices divide into three groups: super puncture resistant,
> heavy, extra thick rubber, althougj reasonably rolling tires like TT or
> World Tour; super puncture resistant, terribly rolling like Specialized
> Armadillo; or normal but quite durable tires like Roadwinner, Pasela,
> UG, Sport 1000, and also some Vittoria model. Note that Pasela and
> Roadwinner are available with or without an extra Kevlar cut resistant
> belt (new production Roadwinner only available with [called Roadwinner
> Duro; Pasela with Kevlar belt is Pasela Tourguard], some places still
> have the ones without).
I have also heard good things about Schwalbe Marathons, not sure which
category they fit in, I guess "normal but quite durable" or "super puncture resistant,
> heavy, extra thick rubber, although reasonably rolling".
> For most use I'd stick with the IRC Roadwinner. If I needed maximal
> puncture resistance and longevity above all else, I'd go with TT if I
> had loads of cash, World Tour if not.
>
> See the rec.bicycles.tech FAQ for the proper way to fold a wire bead
> clincher tire: not a figure 8 but into 3 loops. Still not all that
> compact; unless you have a lot of room, I'd go with the folder. Folding
> a wire bead tire the right way will not damage it.
Thanks
Rob