I'm well over 200# but find that the 26mm GB's ride as well as anything else. Inflated to rec max press they work even when hitting the surprise pothole-never a pinch flat.
On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 7:56 PM, RoadieRyan <ryansub...@gmail.com> wrote: > I can only speak to the Pasela's but I am running 700x35c wire beads > with Tour Guard and I love them. I have run them at 85 psi and at > less than 60 and they run fine either way. I ride on alot of rough > pavement in West Seattle and into downtown and they really smooth > things out. > > I too found a great deal just be sure that you look carefully to see > if you are getting a version with Tour Guard (ie their flat protection > "kevlar") or no Tour Guard. I also love the skinwall look and > Pasela's give you that option or just plain black > > Ryan > > On Jan 6, 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. > For more options, visit this group at > http://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. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
