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hotsocks3 said:just want to know what people thoughts are with tyre quality. Just had to buy some new tyres, and the range was scarry (along with some of the prices) do they make that big of a difference? (weekend warrior, not full on rider level)
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steelciocc said:I've been on Conti 4000s for a few years and am very pleased with their performance, wear, and puncture resistance.
For a more casual rider (or weekend warrior) that really wants to avoid flats I recommend Conti's Ultra Gatorskin (folding). Relatively light weight, very resistant to punctures, and pretty long lasting.
pbk has them on sale now at:
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y1320