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  • Road bike tyres
  • ceejay64
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    Hello, as a keen mountain biker i know what i like when it comes to tyres.
    I do have a road bike which i like to use sometimes, but i have’nt a clue what tyres i need to buy now that they need replacing.
    Any recommendations ?
    Many thanks
    Chris

    mrblobby
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    What sort of riding? What’s important, speed, puncture protection, all weather?

    General do it all STW recommendation is usually GP 4 seasons.

    mtbtomo
    Free Member

    Continental Gatorskins, GP 4 Seasons, or GP4000s are good choices of varying toughness/durability.

    I’ve been pretty impressed with the Giant P-SL (?) tyres that came with my Giant and sometimes you can find these cheaply – less than a tenner each for kevlar bead.

    tinribz
    Free Member

    Mich Pro 4 Endurance, fast, light, long lasting, never had a puncture. Good price, whats not to like.

    globalti
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    Yes, Michelin Pro 4, nice comfortable tyres and you’ll gt them for £22 if you shop around.

    ahwiles
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    ceejay – what kind of use does the bike see?

    if you’re a keen cafe racer, and are looking for something that’ll help you climb to the top 400 on your local strava hot-spot climb, then a skimpy light racing tyre at £40/each is the way to go.

    or, if it’s an occasional pootle with your grandad to the pub for a pint while you watch some village cricket, then you’ll be better off with a heavy touring tyre.

    ceejay64
    Free Member

    Thanks for the replys, i do some local hilly loops with some flat sprints and fast downhills. i usually am racing against the devil called Strava 🙂

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