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1:05 pm
July 13, 2010
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jezzzer
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got a big 'ole in the Maxxis Detonator on my Boardman commuter bike. It's done ok – got upwards of 1500 miles out of it and the other one is still going fine.
anyway, so anyone want to recommend what I should replace it with? gets used 50/50 on roads and canal towpaths, just want something cheap, quick and puncture proof. oh yeah, and available in 700×28.
links to cheap places to buy v welcome…
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2:38 pm
July 13, 2010
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Timpo
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycl…..360025223/
Only one I use, although currently out of stock.
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2:51 pm
July 13, 2010
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jezzzer
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cheers fella, will check 'em out.
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3:12 pm
July 13, 2010
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Lewis
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Vittoria rubino, £15 for 2 at the bike workshop, bargin!
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3:50 pm
July 13, 2010
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jezzzer
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bloody hell that's cheap. 28 size in stock?
got the 23 rubinos on my fixed gear, no problems thus far. want something bigger and more comfy for my commuter as I ride along the canal and some fairly awful road surfaces each day.
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4:29 pm
July 13, 2010
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Lewis
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yeah it brilliant value!, im not sure i got mine in 25 though.
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4:58 pm
July 13, 2010
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Adam EF
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Randonneur if it's geared. Gatorskin if it's fixed.
Have had a Bontrager Hardcase on front of one bike for over a year and it's been good. Not good for rear fixed though apparently (via PJ).
Rubinos are worth buying the pro version if it's for fixed rear as they are double the price but last well over twice the time of the regular.( But they're 23 max? so not what you're looking for)
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7:52 pm
July 26, 2010
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noddy
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I've just gone thru my conti gatorhardshell on the back, please, does anyone know what is the hardest compound 23c I can get in white??
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Post edited 8:08 pm – July 26, 2010 by pj
something made of solid steel; with a wire casing, no rubber at all; just woven metallic thread. or perhaps a wooden tyre, made of ebony or some sort of dense tropical wood; perhaps mahogany or teak. although the latter might cause dead-spots, it could work.
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8:24 pm
July 26, 2010
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noddy
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Uuum… Thanks pj, I will research your suggestions. However I think you may have misunderstood my requirements, I can see where you're coming from with the choice of construction, sadly I am limited by the availability of tyres made from such materials and the need for a certain amount of grip currently only provided by rubber 
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sorry – didn't see that you said 'in white'.
my mistake.
in light of this, i suggest ivory.
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8:46 pm
July 26, 2010
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ed t
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Noddy,
I have a couple of Vittoria Zaffiro pro tyres in white, They have skidding wear on one, and a bit dirty. They came on a wheelset I just bought. £5 for the pair if you want?
Cheers Ed
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yeah – take ed's half skidded-through cast offs.
see how long they last. i give it a week.
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9:05 pm
July 26, 2010
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ed t
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I know Jason usually gets a new tyre once a month, thats about it, if you skid alot.
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9:48 pm
July 26, 2010
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noddy
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Sounds like a bargain to me esp if there's only skid wear on one. Can I meet you tomorrow?
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9:58 pm
July 26, 2010
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ed t
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Hey Noddy,
Just sent you a message on facebook, can't do tomorrow but most other days are cool, yeh just skid wear on one
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6:36 pm
July 28, 2010
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Jason
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white one just don't last long and I have found a place that sell new finger so I am all good now sort of.
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9:09 am
August 6, 2010
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Lewis
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Lewis said:Vittoria rubino, £15 for 2 at the bike workshop, bargin!
i have just gone through my rubino, under a month and i dont even skid that much!
im going to try the Randonneur City Tyre that timpo reccomended they look pretty thick
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9:21 am
August 6, 2010
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jezzzer
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yeah, got one of thoese randonneurs in the end – pretty cheap. the reflective strip is either a good thing or hideous, depending on your tastes. i don't mind it. seems a decent tyre, although not really ridden it much yet.
the rubinos i have on my fixed gear seem good though – i don't skid at all mind.
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