As noted, the best bet would be to start with the Paselas and work your way up. GBs are wonderful tires, but too delicate for me.
Doug hasn't posted an option yet, so I will say this in his absence: Schwalbe Marathon Supremes.<http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/schwalbe-marathon-supreme-folding/10-102> FWIW, Challenge Grifos<http://www.ebikestop.com/challenge_grifo_pro_700x_32c_folding_tire_black-TR4420.php>look really nice is you you'll be hitting up some dirt as part of the ride. If all pavement, then the slight tread wouldn't benefit you. On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:53 AM, William <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote: > Eric (sorry for the tangent on the tires thread) > > You did PBP on a fixie? Did you ever use the other ring? Is PBP flat > enough that you'd recommend it? How many fixies did you see at PBP > '07? > > > On Jan 6, 9:38 am, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote: > > Scroll down a bit and you can see my Quickbeam (with Paselas) in some > photos taken at the check-in before the start of PBP: > http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/articles/p-b-p/0xa12a94c.htm > > > > --Eric N > > > > On Jan 6, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Peter Pesce <petepe...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > I'm glad bictourist asked this question, because I was considering the > > > exact same thing. > > > > > Last thing I'd want on a century or brevet is to be fixing flats all > > > time.... but reading about all these "magical" tires I thought I was > > > riding real dogs with my Paselas, Hearing that Eric did PBP on them I > > > feel much better! > > > > > -Pete > > > > > On Jan 6, 12:03 pm, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote: > > >> I'll also weigh in for the Paselas. I've used them for many epic > rides, including PBP '07 (no flats in 765 miles). I've seen the 700x32 size > for sale as low as $8 (annual sale at the UC Davis Bike Barn last year). > > > > >> --Eric N > > > > >> On Jan 6, 2011, at 7:40 AM, bicitourist <ejro...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > >>> Hi everyone, The time has come to get some tires for my new ride. > I've been running a loaned pair of Schwable Marathon 700x32 @ 80-85psi from > my commuter. I've been running these for a couple of years now with no > problems but I wanted something more supple. New bike = New tires right? I > know I'm giving up some puncture resistance for comfort, but I'm sure there > is a sweet spot out there! I tried some continental gatorskins 700x28 (but > they were too skinny and made my bike feel unstable maybe it was all those > miles on the 32s?). I'm looking for an all-round tire, but most of my miles > are on pavement (I'd say 80%). I'm also planning on my first 200K and 300K > this year! > > > > >>> From my research it looks like I've narrowed it down to: > > > > >>> Jack Brown Blue's (I'm 6 ft 215lb so i don't think Greens will do) > > >>> Pasela Wire bead > > >>> GB Cypres > > > > >>> Thanks in advance for the advice! --Eduardo > > >>> -- > > >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > >>> To post to this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > > >>> For more options, visit this group athttp:// > groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > . > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > > > For more options, visit this group athttp:// > groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
