Could probably just about squeeze a CX tire in there as its got canti's, but dont realy have to as the commute is a lond straight road.
However there are 4 roundabouts covered in diesle to contend with so maybe the grip could come in usefull?
Ohh and cheep.
specialized borough cx as on my tricross - excellent tyre.
ohh, and which 50g innertubes for the nice road bike, conti ones seemed to fall apart arround the valve, are the others any better, or should i go for latex ones and live with the extra faff of pumping them up more often.
I'm currently using a Vittoria Rubino (23c) on the front and Conti Ultra Gatorskin (25) on the rear.
Neither both me massively on the grip front, save that I've never particularly trusted the Conti (though have no justification for this).
If you want a decent, grippy road tyre, try the Vittoria Pavé. they are a 24c size, and have excellent grip. Used by the pros for Flanders and Roubaix. I'll be getting mine out as winter tyres later this year.
Not cheap, though. I got mine from Sigma Sport for around £28 each.
I've used various tyres on my commuter in the hope of eliminating punctures (mainly inflicted by glass).
Originally used bontrager hardcase lite which were okay but felt horrible to ride - very wooden feel and I still got the odd puncture.
Had Michelin Krylion carbons on over summer and they felt nice but not great in the puncture proofing department. Also cut up easily and the rear only lasted a few months (around 1200 miles)before I was getting an increasing amount of punctures then the sidewall split from the kevlar bead.
Using continental GP 4 Season (Duraskin)at the moment as they were my winter tyre on the road bike. They seem to be holding up well at the moment even in this wet weather.
Tried slime tubes, thought they were rubbish and I always felt I had a puncture on the rear.
Using Michelin Pro3 race on my road bike at the moment and am very happy with them.
Been through many commuting tyres and the best so far have been Bonty Race X-Lite.
Last pair were some nice Continental Black Chili expensive things and they lasted half as long, splits and cuts all over them.
I use Hutchinson Fusions all year round and find them excellent, last well, good puncture protection and grip. Not cheap mind.
If puncture protection is the most important thing then get some Specialized Armadillos, guaranteed not to puncture.
Specialized Turbo tubes are good, not quite as light as Supersonics, but much tougher, and they come in a nice pre-talced bag for your pocket!
I had loads of flats at the start of the year so I got some Conti contact sports (I think that's the name) from Wiggle that have a 1 year no flat garuntee. They are sort of hybrid sized and are rather heavy, but so far I have only had 1 flat (I can't be arsed to send them back)
4 Seasons are good for a compromise in terms of weight, wear and punture resistance, Gator Skins are pretty good as a training tyre but they are a bit heavy and certainly not puncture proof.
I'm still searching for the ideal tyre for winter riding...
I'm using 23c Specialized All Condition Armadillos at the moment. They also come in a 25 or 28c if you want a bit more comfort/surface contact.
hmmm, was looking more towards 28mm or so, I've an aversion to spending money on newly aquired bikes as inveriably its the start of a slippery slope towards upgrading, i've already had to talk myself out of a campy chainset, new canti's and bar tape!
I'm using the Halo Twin Rail Couriers on my fixie which are ace, fast rolling decent grip - even in deep sand last night! - and good puncture proofing...and they're cheap...and you can get them in lots of colours, but you don't have to get them in pink like me!!
conti ultra gators in 28mm flavour
I've used Panaracer Pasela tourgards in 28mm in the past - excellent puncture protection and roll noticeably better than most commuting tyres. I've also used Continental contact sports, they seemed pretty good too.
Ah you've just reminede me I also had the Halo twin rails, heavy, not particularly good at resisting cuts and punctures, fast wearing, however they are chap, grippy and you can get them in pink.
Conti GP4Seasons in 28mm here. Good grip, good reliability. Prefer the grip to the gatorskins myself.
If you want faster then 25mm Krylions are 270g-ish and fast+tough
[it's tyres by the way 8) tires is the yank spelling.]
[unless you are a yank, in which case carry on....]
Conti Ulta Gatorskins here too. I swear by them..... some people on here swear at them! 😉
Specialized mondeo Pro's have lasted 3 years so far.