700x28 Gumwall Smackdown!!!

[henrypretz]

Ok, it's not nearly as exciting as all that ....

I am in the process of outfitting my "free" Benotto with tires, and seek your input.
The contenders are
Riv Ruffy Tuffy (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t104.htm)

Clement Strada LGG (http://clementcycling.com/strada-lgg-road)

some version of the Panaracer Pasela (http://www.panaracer.com/urban.php#pasela)

..... or any other gumwall suggestions that the Paceline might have. I have added Soma Moustache bars and a B17, but it's bone stock otherwise.

This will be a coffee shop ride bike, with an occasional flat club ride thrown in.

Any input/opinion is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Henry

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17843554/benotto02.jpg

original thread (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=154678)

[thirdgenbird]

I've got the lgg. I don't have enough miles to discuss durability, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ride and feel vs price and size.

They look great too
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/Yokota-%20ss/71fcf28e39979540f24fc0dde88dd734_zps22430de8.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/Yokota-%20ss/358dfd2bba00b868e4e909ef707ecb40_zps2d426c50.jpg

[thirdgenbird]

Oh, ive a got an early 90s rear led light that would probably fit on that reflector mount if you want something retro and more functional.

[distanc3]

Thank you for this thread because I was thinking the same thing! :banana:

[christian]

Ruffy Tuffys are the devil's spawn. Like hobbyhorsing a moped.

Compass Stampede Pass 700x30 nominal 700x32 actual are very nice; supple, roll fast etc. I used them for D2R2 this year with no complaints. Based on that, I would warmly recommend Grand Bois Cerf green in 700x28.

Rivendell Roly Polys are very very nice. Little tougher, little slower than the Stampede Pass by my estimation. Still highly recommended.

[velotrack]

I've got the cerfs in 28's. Not enough miles to tell you yet, but quality looks very good and initial rides have been good. Check back in a month.

[likebikes]

resist nomad.

[Admiral Ackbar]

resist nomad.

x2 they are fantastically cheap as well, but a great tire too.

(if you can find them)

[zetroc]

Riv Roly Polys, like Christian said. I've only ever gotten two flats in at least 3 years on several pairs, and they were both due to large shards of glass. Very nice tires.

[thirdgenbird]

x2 they are fantastically cheap as well, but a great tire too.

(if you can find them)

That's why I would look at the lgg. $33 per, easy to find and it is also folding, not wire bead.

[Asudef]

I'm on a pair of Challenge Parigi-Roubaix.

They ride real nice but do seem a little soft/fragile. So far no flats though. Really like how easily they mount but apparently, thats an issue. Especially on newer wide rims.

Feel like I'm posting this bike (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=152572) way too much but I really love it! (Excuse the dirty sidewalls)

[CNY rider]

I've got the cerfs in 28's. Not enough miles to tell you yet, but quality looks very good and initial rides have been good. Check back in a month.

GB cerf all the way.
None finer.

[palincss]

GB cerf all the way.
None finer.

I think the new Compass Chinook Pass 700Cx28 are finer.

[sandyrs]

I have the LGGs in 25. They ride nicely and don't seem to be any more prone to flats that the more expensive tires I've used on the same wheelset/bike.

[texbike]

Another vote for the GB Cerfs. I have a set of 26s on my Masi GC. They have a period-correct look and ride very nicely. However, I only have about a 100 miles on them and have already had two punctures. :(

Texbike

[bobswire]

http://www.cambriabike.com/Resist-Nomad-Tires-R1600NSK.asp?gclid=CjwKEAjwqO-gBRCEyp2Fufm0lBASJAAZrX-56OuH22wYB1O8b9pgIuJpOA0KZPz_oG5p6MqFUCzk6BoCeLTw_ wcB

Never mind I see the gumwall are on back order.

[sam.g]

I've had first hand experience with both GB Cerf blue (26) and Ruffy Tuffy's (28).

I love the ride on the GB's, fast, quick off the line and comfortable, however two flats in a little over 500 miles or urban riding. I'm planning to try the next size up when time for replacement.

I've used Ruffy Tuffy's on my touring bike and found them to ride superior in both speed and comfort to both Schwalbe Marathons and Conti Top Contacts, only replaced them due to my wanting a bomb proof tire for longer self contained touring. The RT's didn't seem as quite as fast as the GB's but part of this was due to the difference weight and in frames, road verses touring. I recently used the very same RT's with around 2,000 miles at Cino Heroica. No flats on over 100 miles of nasty gravel, only wished they were 32's.

Sam in Cincy

[marsh]

1 flat in 1 year of used Ruffy Tuffys. Not as fast as others I'm sure, but still plenty of get up, and they feel much wider mounted on A23's.

[CNY rider]

I know that you know your stuff so my next tire order I will try these.

I think the new Compass Chinook Pass 700Cx28 are finer.

[Look585]

Anyone have a real world measurement on the Clement LGG tires? Would love to get actual numbers on the 25 and 28s, mounted on wide (23mm) rims.

Their CX/gravel tires plump out to *way* over spec (LAS labeled 33mm, measured 36.5mm).

I've got the lgg. I don't have enough miles to discuss durability, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ride and feel vs price and size.

They look great too
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/Yokota-%20ss/71fcf28e39979540f24fc0dde88dd734_zps22430de8.jpg