The Cycling Thread

Originally Posted by Luckypants

I use continental sport ultra with gatorskin tyres that are very puncture resistant. There are other makes with similar technology. I swear by my gatorskins though.

Agreed - can't go wrong with Gatorskins. Make sure you go for the "folding" rather than "wire" type, though, as there's a significant weight penalty with the "Wire" ones.

For a road bike, either the 23mm or 25mm will be best.

[pookie]

not sure how effective the puncture repair cans are but aldi are doing them for £1.99 in their cycling offers. Also 2 tubes for 2.49 at decathlon at the moment

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

I use continental sport ultra with gatorskin tyres that are very puncture resistant. There are other makes with similar technology. I swear by my gatorskins though.

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Originally Posted by Jabba

Agreed - can't go wrong with Gatorskins. Make sure you go for the "folding" rather than "wire" type, though, as there's a significant weight penalty with the "Wire" ones.

For a road bike, either the 23mm or 25mm will be best.

Another vote for Gatorskins here, no punctures here on my winter bike. As puncture proof as you can get.

Won't be in budget, but worth the money.

I did have similar experience with Hutchinson tyres too

Vittoria tyres also have a good rep for being puncture resistant.

Those that have puncture proof belts, you pay more for

[Dipper]

Conti Gatorskins are good I put over 4000 miles on a set through the last two winters, only had three punctures and they've still got some wear left in them. Conti GP4000s are a better summer tyre though they roll better, whatever you go for 25mm and folders are the way to go, wire beads belong on motorbike and car tyres...

Many thanks folks. I'll likely fork out that little bit more and go for the gatorskins. Ur advice is greatly received. Thank you all very much

Originally Posted by maviczap

what about Shimano RS81's C50.

Mav, have you got experience on these wheels? I'm liking the look of those. Like the Dura Ace as we'll but too rich for me.

[maviczap]

Yep, I had a pair last year. Not quite as light as Dura Ace, but not that I'd be able to tell.

Usual Shimano quality, these as Mike said are Ultegra level quality.

Normal cup & cone ball bearing hub bearings, so easy to service.

They look the dogs doo daa's. Nice quiet freehub, which as you know Mavic don't have.

I sold mine, not because I didn't like them, but I found the front very susceptible to getting caught by cross winds, being a light rider (70kgs) and no upper body strength, I didn't like the loss of control?

Plus I couldn't ride fast enough to get them to their sweet spot, so the aero effect was wasted on me, but that would be the same for any deep section wheel & most people don't ride fast enough to justify deep section wheels.

I'd much rather have lightweight wheels which accelerate quickly, especially up hills. Being light means I can get away with lightweight wheels.

I'm looking at getting either some Fulcrum 3's, which have a 30mm rear rim depth & a 24mm front rim, which weigh about 1500grms

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/f...w&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or these

http://www.cycledivision.co.uk/produ...er-pid133.html

Both get good reviews and are around the same price point.

[Bibio]

anyone got a DIA-COMPE standard rear hub kicking about http://www.ison-distribution.com/eng...?part=HUDCDFHB

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Scoobs

Mav, have you got experience on these wheels? I'm liking the look of those. Like the Dura Ace as we'll but too rich for me.

Sorry I meant to say, if you buy these you won't be disapointed

Originally Posted by Bibio

anyone got a DIA-COMPE standard rear hub kicking about http://www.ison-distribution.com/eng...?part=HUDCDFHB

Sorry Bib, no

[MisterTommyH]

My company have just joined a cycle to work scheme. I've always shied away from getting a decent bike because of the cost and the though that I probably wouldn't use it.... but the fact that it's tax free and being taken out of my wages in an affordable chunk every month is tempting me.


For a non-cyclist (had bikes as a yoot - paper rounds etc) what kind of bike would you recommend? I'm thinking road - but wondered if that would be a bit specialist for someone with my (lack of) experience. Maybe a hybrid?


A couple of my mates are into mountain biking, but I'm not sure.... I'm thinking nice smooth roads (compared to trails) would be more my thing.