How does it compare to the Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick tire? Should I run this tire with more tread in the front or on the back of my track bike?
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I have never used the Pro Slick. As far as this tire goes, I will rotate my front to the rear at about 750 miles to even out the wear. My rear tire does wear faster than the front tire. I do all road biking on typical good and not so good road surfaces.
389128
I can't say since I've never tried the slicks. Since I ride all year round I wanted some tread to handle any wet weather and packed gravel terrain. The Vitoria website has a matrix for their tire varieties that shows the strengths and weaknesses of their line.
389129
no idea they are great tires Hell I am am an avid cyclilst but Not an authority on these things.
524301
Technically, I believe the 4000s is the older version. Conti now has the 4000 s II, which you can get with colored sidewalls and some other improvements (google up the manufacturers website). So while these are the "old" version they are still good tires.
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I've had the Schwalbe tires for a year. I put one on the rear because my performance bike shop was out of the others. Two weeks later I put one on the front even though it was fine. You'd be wise to let the shop put them on as they're very tough. Best tires I've ever had. Bulletproof.
1956150
I never measured the tire width...but I know it rubbed slightly under weight on the rear of my Marin (Marin says I can take up to a 2.2) so if your frame can take a 2.3/2.4 tire width in the back, you should be good. I actually glanced at the salsa website, didn't find any specifics, but the bikes in the photos I saw had some big tires on them, you should be safe I would think.
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I've owned both, used for MTB. Like someone said before, different design on tire gauge, and frankly the MTB version is easier to read. both are great, but the road morph broke on me. MTB version is beefier and def more appropriate for MTB, probably because of the volume required for the significantly fatter tires. You're just pumping a lot more. It's a bit heavier...but it's awesome. you'll *almost* be stoked for a flat!
1211436
I bought the 29er and mounted it with the Stans no Tube kit. No issue! I've been riding this tire for a year now, great traction, rolls well. I like it!
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My thick slick is 700x25c, a common road bike size. It's a little fatter than a road race tire, but a little skinnier than a cyclocross tire. Fits great on the road frame I converted to fixed gear. Hope this was helpful.
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The Touring Plus comes in different sizes one being the 700X32, which is what I run. I think it is an excellent road tire, however I would not think it would be a good trail tire. The tread is not that aggressive. I suppose if the trail were dry and flat and you were riding slow it would be OK. A small part of my commute is on a dirt trail beside a high traffic road, however I take that section SLOW and it is only a couple hundred yards.
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Your question is pretty vague. I'll try my best to help! This will be a wider tread than a 700x25 or 700x23. This will give you a bit more rubber between the road. Many newer road frames may not have clearance to support the 700x32, or it'll likely be a tight fit. Rolling resistance is greater than a slick tire, but I can also tell you the extra tread provides great all terrain travel. I use these on hard pack gravel with no issues, and no flats to date with 1K miles on them now.
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It's most likely telling you that because of the inner tube. Dont believe it. I run the same brand tire with the tube on my 07 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic and the ywork just fine. Last rear tire I swapped out had 15,000 miles on it. Not to bad and the price is right. Good all weather tire. Keep the air pressure at 40 psi front and rear and they will last for a long time.
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I have not used the Panaracers. I will tell you that they are NOT good for anywhere with potholes; the sidewall structure is very prone to snakebites. So comparatively, I would say they are not in the same class. Todday, I just changed over to the Continental Touring Plus tires, and first impression is they are far supirror to the Rubino for every-day riding. Link to them -&gt; http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Touring-Reflex-Bicycle-700x28/dp/B002SR1EYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402622090&sr=8-1&keywords=continental+touring+plus
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I bought it for rear tire, it looks like a rear tire mainly, though nothing terrible would happen if you use it in front. It just might be a bit less efficient.
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tube or tubeless is based on rims. if you have spokes you need tube and rim strip. I have said it before this tire I based on what your after. life of tire or performance. don't buy it if you are running a 130 size rear tire and want to take corners hard. just a heads up
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I replaced the original RockShox Indy XC with 63mm travel from my 1997 Specialized Rockhopper A1-FS Comp. It dropped the front maybe by 1/2 inch which I didnt really notice in use. Nice ride but you feel the bigger bumps. I'm happy with it. Certainly looks sharp.
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Hi Hungryman, others may correct me, but I've rode both and while the skinnier of the two *may* a wee bit faster I'd opt for the 700X25 for the greater handling and comfort. In fact, my evolution of being an enthusiast rider for 10+ years has led me to choose nothing skinnier than 700X28 tires -- on wheels big enough to accept them, of course. Forgive me pointing out the obvious, but the right tire for you also depends largely on your size, your bike, your level of experience and your kind of riding (commuting, going for speed or going for distance, pavement, gravel, etc.)
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Michael this tire is what is found on department store bikes so if thats the type of bike you ride then the same model front will do just fine. On the other hand, if you are a more serious mtb rider then I'd stay away from these tires altogether.