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[Closed] Today's moon/stick interface - 700C, 28-30mm, slick, fast, puncture proof tyre?

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For the little lady to put on her Super Dew:

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Posted : 07/08/2012 7:57 am
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Specialized All Condition Armdillo 700x28c

They are practically puncture proof, but sacrifice comfort as the casing is so hard.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:00 am
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Schwalbe durano plus

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/racing_tires/durano_plus

Somebody rode 8000km across africa on one set with no punctures!


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:05 am
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I've just stuck a Durano Plus on the back of the commuter - it does seem an awesome tyre even at 23c.

Schwalbe Marathon in the 25c flavour is a good tyre too, got those on my SS. A bit chunkier if you like that rather than being totally slick, good for winter.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:11 am
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Specialized All Condition Armdillo 700x28c

They are practically puncture proof, but sacrifice comfort as the casing is so hard.

Handle like a pig on stilts. Harder to fit than a a sumo wrestler's corset. However, damned tough on the puncture protection front. Recommended.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:12 am
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Cheers chaps.

Thinking about it, some of the puncture-proofness can probably be sacrificed for increased comfort.

I was just looking at the Durano Performance on Wiggle, plus the Conti Ultragators. I had a set of 26" Ultragators on my commuter and they were excellent...


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:15 am
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yup, I rode across Africa on marathon plus 32c, slightly larger carcass, I also didn't have a puncture.

For skinny road wheels i would go for the duranos, though would feel more comfortable in the wet on the marathon plus.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:17 am
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panaracer pasella. fast & light, punture proofing is average.

you need flexible casing for a tyre to be fast; this normally means it's less tough.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:18 am
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Marathons with the GreenGuard puncture protection are fine. The Marathon Plus is a much heavier version which is almost indestructible but you pay for that in speed.

Conti GP4Seasons are pretty good.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:27 am
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Durango plus again here.

They come up large, with my 25mm looking more like a 28mm, which is good.

They feel grippy, and fast, and no punctures yet.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:39 am
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+1 for Marathon Plus.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:40 am
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+1 for Paselas. The Tourguard has a kevlar strip so reasonably puncture resistant. Hard wearing as well, I recently got ~3500 miles out of a pair fully loaded touring. Lighter than Marathon's etc.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 8:43 am
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Continental GP4000 four seasons come in 28mm. I've had some 23mm for ages and not had a puncture yet.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 10:20 am
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Another vote for Schwalbe Duranos - they're ace. I use them commuting and for audax. Almost as swift as a race tyre, yet way sturdier and very puncture resistant. Not hard or stiff, they corner and ride well in the wet.


 
Posted : 07/08/2012 10:47 am

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