Road Racing Tires - Opinion Request - Page 2 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-30-2004, 05:50 PM

"Churchill" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:

> Hello,
>
> I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
>
> I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I go
> cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I know
> there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand before I
> order them or go looking for them.
>
> Thank you
>
You will not go far wrong with Michelin Pro-Race. I use glue ons myself, but
Michelin, whether glued or wired on, are exceptional value for money.

--
le Vent a Dos. Davey Crockett
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06-30-2004, 06:20 PM

"Richard Adams" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Churchill wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
> >
> > I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I
go
> > cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I
know
> > there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand
before I
> > order them or go looking for them.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> >
>
> I'm 6'2" ~175lb and ride 23's at 120 psi. Prefer Michilin Hi-Lite's or
> Carbons, avging 1000 miles per puncture (knock wood) When I rode on
> Hutchinson Carbon Comps I got a flat almost every time out, as I've been
> informed, due to my higher weight. They apparently serve riders ~140 lb
> much better.

What would be the difference between 23's and 28's ??

What does the 700 stand for ??

700 X 28

Thanks

06-30-2004, 06:20 PM

"Richard Adams" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:cbvpid$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Churchill wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
> >
> > I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I
go
> > cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I
know
> > there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand
before I
> > order them or go looking for them.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> >
>
> I'm 6'2" ~175lb and ride 23's at 120 psi. Prefer Michilin Hi-Lite's or
> Carbons, avging 1000 miles per puncture (knock wood) When I rode on
> Hutchinson Carbon Comps I got a flat almost every time out, as I've been
> informed, due to my higher weight. They apparently serve riders ~140 lb
> much better.

What would be the difference between 23's and 28's ??

What does the 700 stand for ??

700 X 28

Thanks

06-30-2004, 06:20 PM

"Richard Adams" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:cbvpid$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Churchill wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
> >
> > I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I
go
> > cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I
know
> > there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand
before I
> > order them or go looking for them.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> >
>
> I'm 6'2" ~175lb and ride 23's at 120 psi. Prefer Michilin Hi-Lite's or
> Carbons, avging 1000 miles per puncture (knock wood) When I rode on
> Hutchinson Carbon Comps I got a flat almost every time out, as I've been
> informed, due to my higher weight. They apparently serve riders ~140 lb
> much better.

What would be the difference between 23's and 28's ??

What does the 700 stand for ??

700 X 28

Thanks

06-30-2004, 06:20 PM

"Richard Adams" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:cbvpid$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Churchill wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
> >
> > I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I
go
> > cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I
know
> > there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand
before I
> > order them or go looking for them.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> >
>
> I'm 6'2" ~175lb and ride 23's at 120 psi. Prefer Michilin Hi-Lite's or
> Carbons, avging 1000 miles per puncture (knock wood) When I rode on
> Hutchinson Carbon Comps I got a flat almost every time out, as I've been
> informed, due to my higher weight. They apparently serve riders ~140 lb
> much better.

What would be the difference between 23's and 28's ??

What does the 700 stand for ??

700 X 28

Thanks

06-30-2004, 06:20 PM

"Richard Adams" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:cbvpid$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Churchill wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
> >
> > I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I
go
> > cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I
know
> > there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand
before I
> > order them or go looking for them.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> >
>
> I'm 6'2" ~175lb and ride 23's at 120 psi. Prefer Michilin Hi-Lite's or
> Carbons, avging 1000 miles per puncture (knock wood) When I rode on
> Hutchinson Carbon Comps I got a flat almost every time out, as I've been
> informed, due to my higher weight. They apparently serve riders ~140 lb
> much better.

What would be the difference between 23's and 28's ??

What does the 700 stand for ??

700 X 28

Thanks

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 20:54:58 -0400, "Churchill" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
>
>I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I go
>cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I know
>there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand before I
>order them or go looking for them.
>
>Thank you
>

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 20:54:58 -0400, "Churchill" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
>
>I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I go
>cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I know
>there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand before I
>order them or go looking for them.
>
>Thank you
>

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 20:54:58 -0400, "Churchill" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
>
>I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I go
>cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I know
>there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand before I
>order them or go looking for them.
>
>Thank you
>

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 20:54:58 -0400, "Churchill" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I have a road bike with 700 X 28 tires.
>
>I need new tires, what are u recommending for thin racing type tires. I go
>cycling on Sundays with a club about 100 km both flats and hills. I know
>there are allot of tire companies out there, so I could use a hand before I
>order them or go looking for them.
>
>Thank you
>