Specialized Langster tyre options

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I have a 2007 Langster S/s and am running the stock Mondo 700c x 23
tyres. I was wondering if there was a better option whether a
different brand or even going up to a 700c x 25 (which I think is just
about possible, still keeping quick-fit RaceBlades) Any thoughts? It's
not that I am unhappy with the tyres the bike came with, it's just
that I want to get the most out of the bike. I ride on a mainly flat
seafront commute into Brighton on decent enough cycle paths.

25s are more comfortable and longer-lasting than 23s for general cycling,
and actually are faster on all but the smoothest surfaces. So I'd recommend
upsizing as long as there's enough clearance in the frame.

Have a look at Vittoria Rubino Pro.

~PB

Pete Biggs said:

Quoted message said:

I have a 2007 Langster S/s and am running the stock Mondo 700c x 23
tyres. I was wondering if there was a better option whether a
different brand or even going up to a 700c x 25 (which I think is just
about possible, still keeping quick-fit RaceBlades) Any thoughts? It's
not that I am unhappy with the tyres the bike came with, it's just
that I want to get the most out of the bike. I ride on a mainly flat
seafront commute into Brighton on decent enough cycle paths.

25s are more comfortable and longer-lasting than 23s for general cycling,
and actually are faster on all but the smoothest surfaces.  So I'd recommend
upsizing as long as there's enough clearance in the frame.

Have a look at Vittoria Rubino Pro.

~PB

Agree with 25,s if lot of riding is on paths etc.
I use Specialized Armadillos on my fixed because i dont like
punctures :-)

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On Jan 31, 8:57�pm, "Pete Biggs"

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Quoted message said:

I have a 2007 Langster S/s and am running the stock Mondo 700c x 23
tyres. I was wondering if there was a better option whether a
different brand or even going up to a 700c x 25 (which I think is just
about possible, still keeping quick-fit RaceBlades) Any thoughts? It's
not that I am unhappy with the tyres the bike came with, it's just
that I want to get the most out of the bike. I ride on a mainly flat
seafront commute into Brighton on decent enough cycle paths.

Quoted message said:

25s are more comfortable and longer-lasting than 23s for general cycling,
and actually are faster on all but the smoothest surfaces. �So I'd recommend
upsizing as long as there's enough clearance in the frame.

Quoted message said:

Have a look at Vittoria Rubino Pro.

Quoted message said:

~PB

Agree with 25,s if lot of riding is on paths etc.
I use Specialized Armadillos on my fixed because i dont like
punctures :-)

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Thank you, I will let the present tyres run their course and then
upgrade to Armadillo 25's and see how that goes.

Bill.