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Old 03-23-2009, 06:08 PM
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A friend is tired of wearing out the tires she's been running. Serious recreational, but no racer.

Looking for a 650cx23 or 25 Clincher with maybe some puncture protection and folding bead. Gatorskin appears to be wire only-in that size. What else?

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Old 03-23-2009, 08:11 PM
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Michelin Pro3Race are available in 650C. They seem to be very well regarded in the 700C sizes.
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Old 03-23-2009, 10:17 PM
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I expect it might help if I find out what she's running now... be right back.

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Michelin Ironman with red stripes. She liked the stripes, now she wants to try something different.

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Old 03-23-2009, 10:25 PM
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Conti GP4000 will last a little longer.
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Old 03-24-2009, 09:30 AM
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Conti GP4000 will last a little longer.
Cool, that's what she has on her 700c ride.
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Old 03-24-2009, 11:08 AM
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My 650c came with Kendas, but they are wire bead, as is the Vittoria Rubino I run in the back on the trainer. Otherwise I use Michelin ProRace2's. Vittoria Corsa CX's are available too, but only in 650x20. I think probikekit had/has some Vittoria Diamante Pro Lights in 23mm width for 650 but never tried 'em.

Personally I find my Michelins last longer than GP4000's on my 700c road bike. The GP's I had turned square after around 1000km. They are a big improvement over the GP3000's though. Never tried the chili. And no, I don't overinflate - I ride at 110psi and I'm ~150lbs.
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Old 03-24-2009, 11:28 AM
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Schwalbe baby!
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Old 03-25-2009, 05:44 PM
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GP4000 on both my 650c bikes. Good grip & puncture protection I think - seems a good compromise w/ a fairly supple side wall. Foldable - so s kevlar bead. Can't comment on longevity - am pretty light so have yet to wear a tyre out . . .
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Old 03-26-2009, 11:41 PM
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Yep, she ordered the Conti's. Which is all I've ever really put road miles on. I just get the gatorized version now for less hassle out of what is a non-racing bike.

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