Sean Barker Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I do tend to favour Schwalbe Durano Plus tyres, I like the puncture resistance and the reassuring grip they afford me but on the downside they are prone to getting tiny splits that allow debris to get in and all too often result in punctures. I have just bought some Continental 4 seasons that feel nice but their durability has still to be ascertained. Chatting yesterday to Alan he made mention of some tyres that should be on my “To consider list” when next I make a purchase, but for the life of me I can’t remember what he recommended, (Michelin I think). Perhaps you could remind me again Alan and any other recommendation from anyone would always be welcome. New project = To find my perfect tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanW Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 They were Michelin Pro 4 Endurance tyres Sean, I've had a pair on the Rourkie bike for two years now and have nothing but praise for them. Not only are they are very long lasting, they offer good grip in the wet as well. They also don't seem to be as prone to splits and cuts as other tyres that I use, or maybe I have just been lucky so far? REVIEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I see Wiggle have them on special at the moment but only in 700x23. Are they made in size 700x25 do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks found them but they are out of stock, I shall keep an eye out for them and once back in stock fire an order in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 It really does look like a nice tyre now if I could just find a yellow 700x25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanW Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Bike24 have the 25mm black in stock - HERE I have used them a number of times and even though they are in Germany, the delivery is very quick (as you would expect) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Right! I have now ordered a pair of Pro 4 Endurance tyres. I shall fit them to the new wheels I'm collecting on Wednesday for my stainless steel bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Right after riding these Pro 4 Endurance tyres for a couple of weeks I must say I'm impressed. Very comfortable and reassuringly grippy Thanks for the heads up Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanW Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 No problem Sean, and if you want to take the comfort level to the next step, fit Latex tubes. Michelin are the ones that I would suggest, but they only make a 23mm Latex version, but plenty of people run them in 25mm tyres with no adverse effects. The only down side, (other than the cost that is!) is the fact that they will drop pressure far quicker than normal butyl tubes. That said you only need around 90 to 95 psi to start with and in 24 hours they will have only lost at best around 10psi. In 23mm tyres the air lose is greater as you are starting with a much higher pressure, probably around 115psi. So I would expect to drop at least 20psi if not a little more over the same period of time I have Latex tubes in three sets of my wheels and I really rate them, but I certainly wouldn't recommend them for every day use because of the daily requirement to keep them inflated at the optimum pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Alan are you sure latex improves comfort? I’ve always heard that they deaden the feeling….or am I thinking of something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanW Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Alan are you sure latex improves comfort? I’ve always heard that they deaden the feeling….or am I thinking of something else? 100% yes they not only improve the comfort but offer better puncture protection as well. Tubular tyres have Latex tubes sewn into them and every knows how good tubs are over clinchers. Well once upon a time they were at least, but hey.....thats another possible topic. HERE HERE II I dont know what other sites involving Latex you may have visited that leads you to think that it deadens the feeling or in what!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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