Are different tyres needed for winter cycling? - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

livingasleep · 14th August 2008

simple. first time cycling in non tropical climate.

recommendations would be good too.

kowalski · 14th August 2008

I'd say yes, but I'm sure others would disagree...

In the city rain washes all kinds of shite towards the kerb.

For me it's Armadildos in the winter, Rubino Pros in "summer".

TheBrick(Tommy) · 14th August 2008

I run these
just incase.

kowalski · 14th August 2008

Just in case what?

TheBrick(Tommy) · 14th August 2008

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tomiskinky · 14th August 2008

^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I used to work for the studio that did that!!!
I did some nice designs, and some junior did this and it go chosen!
I was then asked to help them photoshop the umbrella in!! ha ha ha

hippy · 14th August 2008

I use the same tyres winter/summer. Rubino Pros
I do like Armadillos though for their crazy durability.

tomiskinky · 14th August 2008

I have some Panaracer Pasela (white/beige) for the winter, got more aggressive grip pattern for the crap on the roads.

addie · 14th August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippy

I use the same tyres winter/summer. Rubino Pros
I do like Armadillos though for their crazy durability.

True, Rubino Pros are pretty much perfect.
If only you could get them for a tenner or so, that would be even sweeter.

nimhbus · 14th August 2008

be even better if they were free.

but hey.

RPM · 14th August 2008

I think I'll get some of those schwalbe marathon plusses like what ma3k had on his roller, 28c might not fit my fork, but I want something untouchable this winter. got a lot of dirty weather to deal with and potentially a lot of work miles.

haj · 15th August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kowalski

I'd say yes, but I'm sure others would disagree...
In the city rain washes all kinds of shite towards the kerb.
For me it's Armadildos in the winter, Rubino Pros in "summer".

I just use tire liners front+rear in the winter... works out fine, no flats :) (a bit of a harsh ride though).

hippy · 15th August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by addie

True, Rubino Pros are pretty much perfect.
If only you could get them for a tenner or so, that would be even sweeter.

Mmmm three of them, black and white and rotting in a cupboard for the rest of their lives...

addie · 15th August 2008

Bitch.

hippy · 15th August 2008

In fact, I think I might use them.. they'd be good for holding down the guttering on the flat.. :)

BringMeMyFix · 15th August 2008

Rubino Pros - I'm a convert... or is that a conversion?

They fucking yellow more than Vredestien Tricomps though. Not that I care.

15 years, eh. I still can't believe it...

xroads · 15th August 2008

I've used my Bontrager racelite hardcases since September last year (autumn, winter, spring and summer). 4,000 miles+ and only had 2 P's, not bad for tenner a tyre. Plus, they're super grippy in the wet. Not good for skidding though.

hippy · 15th August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by BringMeMyFix

Rubino Pros - I'm a convert... or is that a conversion?
They fucking yellow more than Vredestien Tricomps though. Not that I care.
15 years, eh. I still can't believe it...

I'm persistent enough to wear anyone down. :)

I've got some nice black and white ones I'm going to let age in a dank cupboard before binning.. just to annoy this addie chap :)

15 years???

BringMeMyFix · 15th August 2008

Sorry - I was just writing it down to help it sink in. Me and Faith have been together 15 years as of yesterday. Which also means me and the Elmore (the cat) have been together 15 years.

That's almost as long as a bottle of Lagavulin matures, for fuck's sake.

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livingasleep	Are different tyres needed for winter cycling? simple. first time cycling in non tropical climate. recommendations would be good too.
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14th August 2008	#2
kowalski	I'd say yes, but I'm sure others would disagree... In the city rain washes all kinds of shite towards the kerb. For me it's Armadildos in the winter, Rubino Pros in "summer".
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14th August 2008	#3
TheBrick(Tommy)	I run these just incase.
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14th August 2008	#8
hippy	I use the same tyres winter/summer. Rubino Pros I do like Armadillos though for their crazy durability.
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14th August 2008	#11
nimhbus	be even better if they were free. but hey.
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15th August 2008	#16
hippy	In fact, I think I might use them.. they'd be good for holding down the guttering on the flat.. :)
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15th August 2008	#17
BringMeMyFix	Rubino Pros - I'm a convert... or is that a conversion? They fucking yellow more than Vredestien Tricomps though. Not that I care. 15 years, eh. I still can't believe it...
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15th August 2008	#18
xroads	I've used my Bontrager racelite hardcases since September last year (autumn, winter, spring and summer). 4,000 miles+ and only had 2 P's, not bad for tenner a tyre. Plus, they're super grippy in the wet. Not good for skidding though.
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