(Part 3) Best bike tires & tubes according to redditors
We found 858 Reddit comments discussing the best bike tires & tubes. We ranked the 507 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
ABSOLUTELY
Get one of these babies
Stick one or two of these appropriately sized puppies in there
Keep one of these suckas on your person when out there.
And should something like this shit go down, youre gonna want some of these life savers.
Oh and lemme go 'head and save them fingers
Heres a quick lil video on how fix a flat
If that video doesnt suffice, we have the man Sheldon Brown
I think you're right, here's a similar one.
Here's a modern one.
Let's call it a tire bell.
I'm not a huge fan of riding on trails like that with slick 23mm tires. It's not the dust I'm worried about, it's the lack of grip when turning.
Many road bikes (eg my Trek 1.5) can take a tire like this or this - 700x28 with some tread - which adds some grip on crushed limestone trails.
You couldn't fit a tire bigger than 25mm on some higher-level road bikes, because they sacrifice clearance on the altar of aerodynamics.
I have put close to 2000 miles on these tires and only had to replace the rear this season. Sure they are heavy and don't have the best rolling resistance but I have been flat free for an entire season. Worth every penny in my eyes buubthe folding they are hair lighter. Continental Ultra Gatorskin Bicycle Tire (700x25, Folding, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OC6CK0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_q1Ie6iyOT8XmR
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004JKNY7I?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard in 700x32c
Not original commenter, but I'd typically recommend Specialized Fat Boys. With that being said, I wouldn't spend that much money on slicks for that bike, I'd save as much money as possible for your next bike. I'd go with some cheaper Kendas and just ride that bike till it dies.
I did want them, I love the look. I was pretty set on the Schwalbe tires though because there are tons of thorns and whatnot where I live. I wanted the most durable tires that I could get.
these ones
Get some tire liners. They will reduce flats significantly.
Amazon When all else fails, try Amazon. Not a bad price.
I've been using these Schwalbe 25s and I love them! Nice smooth ride, extremely durable, not noticeably slower than a 23, great for commuting!
I mean if you got it for cheap it is in terms of being a great bike to ride and own, vintage MTBs like this tend to be undervalued for the quality of bike and how versatile they can be, they tend to be a lot better on the road and for commuting than a modern mountain bike. The quality of the frame tubes, drivetrain parts, bearings etc (except maybe the front wheel) you'd wouldn't see on new bikes cheaper than $600-700.
Unless you're using it mostly for off-road riding I'd suggest getting a pair of slick tires for it, these are cheap price for a pair and will fit your bike, that will make a big difference to the way it rides, by far the biggest improvement you can make to a bike like this.
You can get a more mix use tire instead of the stock knobby MTB tires. You wouldn't be able to do anything too wild with them but you would still be able to handle dirt/gravel and have an easier time on pavement.
Edit* 90% sure my buddy has these. He likes them for the pavement and said there was a noticeable difference between his knobby ones. Reviews suggest they are good also for hard packed dirt and gravel
yes, i'd say my experience with the kendas was non-typical to say the least.
As for the Schwalbe's i'm finding them well within my budget, thanks for the recommendation.
edit: so the link I put there aren't the plus version apparently, will continue researching.
Maybe these, if they're long enough? Or these?
You can get the Ventura wheel activated bell
https://www.amazon.com/Ventura-Super-Loud-Bicycle-Tire/dp/B001NGD5ES
You press a button, and the wheel and bell makes contact, and it rings constantly. Doesn't work when you're not moving.
With that said, don't ride paths with blind corners, unless you have a spotter.
Also, ringing all the way down means people hear you, but it places no obligation on them to move out of the way. If you can't brake, evade, whatever, you should go slower, get better, ride elsewhere, or wait until the leaves fall off, and you can see through the trees.
You need tires or tubes... Or both? You need to know the width as well. Here are examples of 26 inch products:
Tube: https://www.amazon.com/Bell-STANDARD-Tube-26-1-75-2-25/dp/B000AAYBHI/
Tire: https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Whitewall-Flat-Defense-Cruiser/dp/B0796B1SC7/
For winter (in montana) I just pick up a beater bike, convert to single speed, and throw some Schwalbe Marathon Winter - studded tires. Low PSI for ice and Pump them up to a high PSI when the roads are clear. Disc brakes, while nice during winter are pretty unnecessary for the speeds I'm traveling at on ice.
http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Marathon-Studded-Mountain-Bicycle/dp/B003TNOZV0
Make me smile, Rasta!
With this?
You might want to pick up a training tire. They make less noise and have less wear so you will be saving money on buying new tires.
As far as tires go, CX tires on pavement can definitely feel a little squirrely, especially when descending. I'd say have two sets of tires, one for road and one for off-road endeavors, but it's really up to you. I mean, I'm not the one spending your money.
When you're looking at CX tires, there are basically three categories: "file tread" tires, "all-around" tires, and mud tires. File tread tires have smaller, closely spaced knobs/grooves and are good for fire roads and dry trails. All-around tires tend to have a slightly more aggressive tread pattern than file tread tires, particularly with more pronounced side knobs. These tires are good for lots of conditions. Mud tires have super chunky tread patterns for sloppy racing conditions. They won't be very fun on pavement, and they'll be overkill for most trails.
Your current tires fall into the "all-around" category. Challenge Grifo tires are used by a lot of racers and they have a pretty good reputation. I don't have any personal experience with them, however.
If you want to use the same tires for road and trail riding you'll probably want a file tread tire. Michelin Jet and Kenda Small Block Eight are the first two that come to mind, but there are lots of other options too. And if you want to matchy-match your tire brands, you can always get the Challenge Grifo XS. File treads are definitely viable race tires for drier races with lots of hard-pack and grass sections and not very much mud or sand. A lot of people race with a file tread tire on their rear wheel with a slightly chunkier tire on the front to take advantage of both low rolling resistance in the rear and cornering "bite" in the front.
And as far as my personal recommendations: Michelin Mud 2's are the jamz. Great all-around tire which I would definitely recommend for CX racing if you end up not liking the Grifos. For road tires: Continental Grand Prix 4000S
I've got these (26x1.75) on my 3700, and it's a comfortable but fast ride.
Also on Amazon.
What is "black chili" referring to?
My commute takes me through an industrial area in Long Island city New York. All through Williamsburg and lower east side Manhattan. I use to get flats often. I always have a spare tube and tools in my back pack and at work.
I bought a tire liner and haven’t had a flat tire in years. My tire looks like Swiss cheese but not a single flat.
Mr. Tuffy Bicycle Tire Liner (Yellow, 20 X 1.5-1.9) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J8GRIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7xjVCb37ZK6TZ
buying cheap stuff always ends up being more expensive in the long run. that hole looks like it has one of those recessed allen screws. its hard to tell from the picture tho. didnt this thing come with an instruction manual? if not, did you try to find a pdf of it online? i would also suggest that you get a trainer tire. they are made to withstand the friction better
http://www.amazon.com/Tacx-Trainer-Tire-700c-23-mm/dp/B001C6DBXE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1448970657&sr=8-7&keywords=trainer+tire
Depends what size tire you run, but if you're running 25c tires those are good. I'd recommend 25 or 28c Gatorskin or the 4 Seasons (feel smoother and faster but more expensive) http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Grand-Prix-Season-Road/dp/B000EX6IJK
Other contender tires:
Gators + Mr Tuffy is an excellent combo if you are having trouble with punctures *(at the cost of heavier rolling weight.)
any 700C and tire ranging from 28 - 32 mm wide should fit using the same tubes you have now.
I Like Conti Tour Ride and the Michelin City myself
Or you could just get the same tires you have now
D'ac. Main d'œuvre ça va être moi hein. Ça fait longtemps que j'ai pas fait, il faut juste un kit de base à la con style ça? Voire même juste deux leviers et rien de plus, correct ?
I haven't seen the data, thats why I ask :)
This little guy? Just to be sure.
I just went with the recommended Tacx Trainer Tire from Amazon. Works well, matches my bike, and doesn't slip.
~47mm outside the rim, but they are getting bald.
Schwalbe Big Apples are available in 700x48 both black and creme: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schwalbe-Apple-29er-Slick-Bicycle/dp/B007TSMZFE
The 700x45 Marathon Plus is another option: http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Marathon-Bicycle-Black-Beaded/dp/B00277GFDU
Where are you finding Marathon Winters for that much? Just buy them off Amazon.
Swap the front and rear tires. If the flat follows the tire, it's the tire.
BTW, don't use Slime. I've done that and I regreted it. It only works for really small pin hole, and it leaves a gooey mess when it has a bigger cut, and it's hard to pack it up when you swap the tube. It also clogs the valve and I'm afraid of using the pump as slime coming back out can cloge the pump head.
You could try tire liners. I use the liners for my grocery getter.
perhaps these in 37s
Tubeless is awesome but depends heavily on the type of riding. For tubed, tire liners aren't too heavy probably only a couple ounces per tire. You can find them on Amazon or maybe a local bike shop. It should prevent these issues. Example
For a road bike I currently run the conti grand prix 4 seasons.
That was a very helpful website. Out of everything I looked at the Schwalbe Marathon's looked to not only have good puncture resistance, lower rolling resistance, but were also the only ones I found that fit my bicycle.
https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Marathon-Wire-Bead-700X32/dp/B004JKNY7I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473807134&sr=8-1&keywords=schwalbe%2Bmarathon%2Bgreenguard
Do you think I will be good using those tires with puncture resistant tubes?
Vee Tire Co. Mission Command Fat Bike Tire: 20" x 4" 120tpi Folding Bead MPC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019HK5BIY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_cJ5PDb7F3D84X
Thanks.
While I've got you, what's the difference between these two tires.
wire bead
other?
What does "wire bead" mean and why do/don't I want it?
My bike has these or similar tires, gumwall similar tread and are the same size. Are they particularly good tires, or should I look into getting better tires? Use my bike for commuting.
700c (aka ERTO 622) is the most common road bike tire size by quite a bit. Just look for tires marked 700x25, 700c x 25, 700x25c, 700x25 mm- basically you want to see the numbers 700 and 25. The measurements are in mm (unless you see something like 29x1.25, that would be a mountain bike tire measured in inches), and the c just indicates a 622mm bead seat diameter (the same for all 700 size tires). It's unlikely that you will see it, but 622 is the same size. However, 650 or 650b tires won't fit, so keep your numbers straight.
Every bike shop will have appropriate tires, even Wal-Mart has them (but don't get Wal-Mart tires). You can spend anywhere between $20 and $200 for a tire. I'm guessing you want a tire that will last a long time but don't want to pay a ton. Conti Gatorskins are pretty hard to beat for those criteria: https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Gatorskin-DuraSkin-Folding-Bicycle/dp/B001OC6CK0/
The Conti 4 Seasons are another good option, but usually cost a few bucks more.
installed tire liners: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Tuffy-Bicycle-Silver-1-5-1-9/dp/B000NO0L8E/
and added slime sealant
no issues with tires at all
vroom vroom maybe these will help?
I have Conti GP4000SII and love them. Wet weather performance is noticeably better than the stock tires I had and I haven't had more than one flat in five months of riding them through the city.
I'm seeing two when I view that link - the Vee tire that /u/happyjared was probably referring to, and a Mongoose tire in the suggestions.
Maybe it's a regional difference?
Thanks everyone for your help. So far I am debating on these tires and this one any opions would be appreciated.
This is a shorter link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JN4YDTC
Why not go for these
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-GatorSkin-DuraSkin-2-Count-Folding/dp/B01JN4YDTC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=59709845927&gclid=Cj0KCQjwp5_qBRDBARIsANxdcin8fW3ZwwTawaZVxoeNDS9yGMP__kfPZUTqNezSM3YdvFZSbm7Gqd4aArF7EALw_wcB&hvadid=274757763586&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9033356&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=6279664244774245837&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-298990444983&hydadcr=16208_9875472&keywords=continental%2Bgatorskin%2B700x28&qid=1565072163&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1
Jesus that's a giant link...