After some new tyres for a Lakes ride this week. Following an unpleasant experience on Continental Race Kings (pinch-flatting front and rear every mile or so) I asked specifically for a fast rolling tyre that’s durable and pinch-flat resistant.
Not being a tyre expert, I went with their recommendation of a pair of Rocket Rons, paid my £80, and left. I stuck them on the bike this afternoon but haven’t been ridden.
A quick Google afterwards suggests that they’re a fragile nightmare to use and particularly vulnerable to pinch-flats. Oh, and recommended AGAINST for the Chilterns – where the shop is based – because of delicate sidewalls. And on top of that, on Wiggle they’re less than half what I paid.
Should I push for a refund? Or just buy a bit bottle of sealant and a couple of valves?