Powerful Pete said:This has been discussed a lot, for some good background and other ideas, do a search.
FWIW, I ride Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks, and am very happy. On a better set of wheels I have Vittoria CXs, wonderful ride, but not very long lasting. Ah, trade-offs...
Having said that, I am not sure they come in x25s, but you can always ride 700x23s and will be fine.
BillM said:I have Michelin Pro Race tires now.....opinions on a fast road tire. I don't want something that flats all the time but as fast as can be. Mine are 700*25s on Aksium Race wheels.
Bike is an OCR Comp2 if it matters.
120psi is the max pressure for the tyre, set them at 100 front 105 rear and see it that is more comfortable.li rider said:After reading a bunch of these posts, I just replaced my tires with Conti 4000s. They are 700 x 23. Only have 100 miles on them and the only change I've noticed from my older tires was the added bounce i think since they are 120 psi, while my old tires were 100 psi. I don't race, only ride.
Li Rider, try 100 psi in those new 4000s, depending on your weight. If you're 150 lbs or less, 85 frt/90 rear would be even better. You'll be surprised at the improvement in ride, roadholding and puncture resistance, with no rolling penalty on real roads.li rider said:After reading a bunch of these posts, i just replaced my tires with Conti 4000s. they are 700 x 23. Only have 100 miles on them and the only change I've noticed from my older tires was the added bounce i think since they are 120 psi, while my old tires were 100 psi. i don't race, only ride
dhk2 said:Li Rider, try 100 psi in those new 4000s, depending on your weight. If you're 150 lbs or less, 85 frt/90 rear would be even better. You'll be surprised at the improvement in ride, roadholding and puncture resistance, with no rolling penalty on real roads.
At 180 lbs, I have the GP 4000s at 100 and 105 psi. They do seem to ride smoother than the GP 3000s. The Conti website claims a big reduction in rolling resistance for them; about the same now as the Michelin Pro Race if I've got the figures right.
+1 on the Conti 4000s. Great tires and definitely a touch better than the 3000s. I'm a bit bigger at 190lbs so I run 130psi in back and 120psi in front with no problems (in New York city by the way). Higher psi in back to support the greater percentage of body weight that is distributed over the rear wheel. 10% greater psi in back is what has been suggested to me.li rider said:I'm 168 as of this morning.
why the lower psi in the front than the back?
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