Tires

All Around
- Top Contact II:
- Contact II: [REI 700 & 26"]. [700 X 32 or 37] [REI]: Continental Contact 700 Tire - Similar to to Top Contacts. 32mm = 28.5; 37 = 34-35. [REI]: Continental Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75; On a Cross Check at LN: 1-3/8 1.5 (1.5 = 38.1)
- Tour Ride:
- Globetrotter
- Travel Contact: [REI 26", not 700]. 700 X 38C (Mike put these on his Cannondale touring). [REI]: Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75 (44mm): 695 grams. Smooth centers and knobby sides; good on road and off road. [After viewing: Very promising]. The Continental Travel Contact cross-hybrid tires are large in volume and feature a semi-slick tread that's versatile on and off the road.
- Baloon
- Retro Ride:
- Country Plus:

[REI]: Continental City Ride II Tire - 700 x 37 / 700 x 42 (online only)

[REI]: Continental Sport Contact Tire - 26 x 1.6 (40.6mm)

[REI]: Continental Town and Country Tire - 26 x 2.1

Top Contact II - The Reference (smallest is a 37)

Contact - jack-of-all-trades amongst city and trekking tyres. (smallest is a 28)

TourRide - everything a real all-round tyre needs. (smallest is a 28); Conti Tour Ride: On Cross Check: 1.6 (1.6 = 40.6)

Contact II

Continental TopContact Reflex (winter tire?) (32) (Tuten's Raleigh, fits Minty)

Continental Speed King

http://www.downtheroad.org/Equipment/Bike_Parts/Touring_Tires.htm

I have found the Continental Cyclocross Speed 700x35c to be a fantastic tire

http://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/cross/cyclocross_speed_en.html

TPI 84;

GRAND BOIS

http://www.compasscycle.com/tires.html

Grand Bois Cerf, Blue Label 700C x 26 mm

Grand Bois Cerf, Green Label 700C x 29 mm

Grand Bois Cyprès 700 700C x 32 mm

Grand Bois Extra Léger Tires (in 3 sizes) [700 X 23 and 32c; and a 650B)

KENDA

[REI]: Kenda K841 A Komfort Tire - 26 x 1.95 (49mm) [After viewing: Interesting]

Kenda Small Block 8

Kenda Kwick: 700 X 30; 26 X 1.7 (43.2). (Tyler says "awesome tires") Similar to: Richie Speedmax 32 (run big); http://www.kendatire.com/en/bicycle/kwick-series; http://www.kendatire.com/en/bicycle/kwick-series/kwick-trax; http://www.kendatire.com/en/bicycle/kwick-series/kwick-bitumen; http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/tire/kenda/kwick/prd_364338_151crx.aspx; http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-376251.html

Intown Bikes has the Kenda K830 (35mm) http://www.kendatire.com/en/wheelchair/high-performance-sports/k830/

MICHELIN

[REI]: Michelin City Trekking Tire - 700 x 32 / 35

[REI]: Michelin Pilot Sport Foldable Bike Tire - 700 x 28 / 700 x 32 / 700 x 35

[REI]: Michelin City Trekking Tire - 700 x 32 / 35 Slick.

[REI]: Michelin Pilot Sport Foldable Bike Tire - 700 x 28 / 700 x 32 / 700 x 35 (online only)

[REI]: Michelin Country Rock Tire - 26 x 1.75 (44mm): Designed for hardpacked trails and urban streets. [After viewing: Interesting]

[REI]: Michelin City Trekking Bike Tire - 26 x 1.4 / 1.85 (47mm)

Michelin Transworld Sprint

http://www.michelinbicycletire.com/michelinbicycle/index.cfm?event=transworldsprint.view

http://www.jensonusa.com/Michelin-Transworld-Sprint-Tire

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/tires-clincher/michelin/transworld-sprint/prd_112166_2489crx.aspx

PANARACER

[REI]: Panaracer Crosstown Tire - 700 x 32 / 35 The tread is decent and handles the road, mud, gravel, even wet leaves, pretty well. [After viewing: Nice combo of smooth and tread. Looks like it would be good on road and gravel. 35 is beefy without being too much. the worst urban roads. The tread is deep and aggressive, perfect for shedding water in wet conditions. In addition to PR tech, there is a 6mm protective strip of rubber under the tread that makes the Crosstown even more puncture resistant. Optional reflective sidewalls for more visiblity at night

[REI]: Panaracer Tourguard Pasela Slick Tire - 26 x 1.5 (38mm) [After viewing: Probably too slick]

Panaracer Pasela: http://www.panaracer.com/urban.php#pasela

TPI = 66

Pasela 35 or 37

Pasela TG 35 or 37

Panaracer Pasela: Pasela is our standard all around touring or urban commuting tire. Its comprehensive size range insures that you can find a Pasela for most any usage. Ride it and trust it. 2 tread patterns available.

http://www.panaracer.com/urban.php

700x35c

420g

REI: Panaracer Tourguard Pasela Slick Tire - 26 x 1.5

Panaracer Pasela TourGuard: The Pasela TG is available in a wide range of sizes. It incorporates Tourguard technology for puncture protection and has two excellent “all-around” tread patterns. Available in a folding or steel bead configuration. TPI = 66

*Ara=Aramid Folding Bead, Stl=Steel Bead

http://www.panaracer.com/urban.php

RITCHEY

Speedmax 32 and 35 (run big; similar to Kenda Kwick)

http://ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=98784

- Pro weights: 358g (700x32) / 446g (700x35)
- Comp weights: 452g (700x32) / 476g (700x35) / 483g (700x40) [40mm = 1.55"]

60 TPI

http://www.cxmagazine.com/ritchey-speedmax-pro-cyclocross-tire-review

SCHWALBE

[REI]:

Schwalbe Ultremo

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/big_apple

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/big_apple_plus

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/big_ben

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/29er-tire/schwalbe/big-apple-29er/prd_415431_1564crx.aspx

chwalbe Delta Cruiser

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/delta_cruiser_hs392

http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/05/schwalbe-delta-cruisers-vs-marathon.html

http://theeverydaycyclist.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/ten-speed-delta-cruiser-creams-budget-country-bike/

VITTORIA

[REI]: Vittoria Randonneur II Bike Tire - 700 x 28 / 32 / 35 (online only)

[REI]: Vittoria Cross XG Pro Foldable Tire - 700 x 34 Cyclocross tire. Knobby.

[REI]: Vittoria Randonneur Cross 26 x 1.75 (44mm): City and light trail use. [After viewing: Too slick?] Vittoria Randonneur Cross 35mm. $35. some tread.

WTB

[REI]: WTB Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5 (38mm) [After viewing: Interesting. Maybe too knobby]

[REI]: WTB All Terrain Tire - 26 x 1.95 (49mm) (Terrainasaurus): Knobby. [After viewing: somewhat knobby - interesting]

[REI]:

WTB All Terrain 32 (runs big) - On Tyler's bike

Intown Bikes has the Richey Speedmax (32mm) and the Kenda K830 (35mm

BALLOON TIRES FOR SOMA

Recommended tire size: 1.95 - 2.25

TIRES

I’m a fan of Michelin tires – I love the Krylion Carbon as well as the Pro 3 Race. Other popular tires are the Continental Grand Prix 4000, Vittoria Open Corsa, and Hutchinson Fusion. These top-of-the-line tires will cost about $35-65 each.

WHEELS

Some of the nicer wheelsets include Mavic Ksyrium SL, Williams s19, Williams s30, Neuvation R28, Reynolds Solitude, Shimano Dura-Ace, and Zipp 404. The Williams and Neuvation wheels are great values at $300-500, with other high-end wheels costing $800 or more.

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/bicycle-quarterly-performance-of-tires/

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/science-and-bicycles-1-tires-and-pressure/

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/how-wide-a-tire-can-i-run/

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/tire-width-how-much-difference-do-a-few-millimeters-make/

http://www.bikequarterly.com/images/BQ64TireTest.pdf

http://www.compasscycle.com/tires.html

REI Tires

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003

Continental Contact 700 Tire 32 & 37, $40.

- Please note: although the tire sidewall may state "28 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/4" on it, please be assured that the tire will fit 700c rims. Reviewer: I purchased the 700x32 and on the caliper they came out to 27.6mm. These were about the same width of the 28mm Panaracer Ribmo's I was replacing. So I returned them to go up to the next size. The 700x37 ended up around 34mm. I didn't expect them to be spot on (as most tires aren't), but I didn't think they would be that far off.

Continental City Ride II Tire - 700 x 37 / 700 x 42

Panaracer Crosstown Tire - 700 x 32 / 35

They are Continental Top Contact, which is a high-end tire handmade in Germany. It is a highly regarded commuting and touring tire.

The size is 700 X 32C. The diameter of the tire is 700, which is the same as what you have on your road bike. The width is 32mm, which is considered to be a good size for commuting, touring, and riding rough roads. Your bike currently has 26mm, and it appeared to have enough clearance for a 32mm tire.

They retail for about $50 per tire. I bought them in February from a friend who works in a bike shop for $60 (i.e., $30 per tire). We put them on my steel road bike in an attempt to make it more capable of gravel road riding. The experiment was not entirely successful, primarily because the bike didn't have much clearance for wider tires. I just sold the bike, and now don't need these tires.

The tires probably have less than 50 miles on them. I think they were virtually new when I bought them, and I only rode them about 3 or 4 times. They show no wear at all.

I'd like to sell them for $50 (i.e., $25 per tire).

(404) 408-7806

Continental Top Contact (700 X 32C)

Touring tire, handmade in Germany

Weight: 460 grams

Virtually new, probably less than 50 miles

Page on Continental website, another page with picture

Picture

Review (Cycle Far)

Review (Cycling Portland)

Used: $35 per tire - Ebay

New: $51 per tire - Every Bicycle Tire.com

New: $71 per tire - Amazon

CALIPERS

http://www.sears.com/tools-layout-measuring-tools-calipers/b-1221051235

http://www.sears.com/kd-tools-4-in-brass-pocket-slide-caliper/p-00994162000P?prdNo=5

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Hand-Tools-Measure-Layout-Tools-Measuring-Tools-Calipers/h_d1/N-5yc1vZc23y/h_d2/Navigation?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&searchNav=true#/?c=1&Ns=P_REP_PRC_MODE|0

http://www.lowes.com/Search=calipers?storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=calipers#!&Ns=p_product_price%7C0&page=1

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http://theradavist.com/

RIDING GRAVEL: http://ridinggravel.com/

Soma Cazadero - 42mm

http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/soma-fabs-cazadero-42mm-tires-getting-rolling/

Challenge Gravel Grinder

http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/challenge-tires-gravel-grinder-38mm-tires

True 38s. in my opinion, the best gravel road riding and racing tires you can get now.

Panaracer Gravelking

http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/panaracer-gravelking-tires/

http://www.cxmagazine.com/panaracer-gravel-king-comet-38c-cyclocross-tires

http://www.gravelbike.com/?p=2988

I have found the Continental Cyclocross Speed 700x35c to be a fantastic tire

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