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Title: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: chumley_warner on October 04, 2009, 04:32 PM

Newbie with, well, a Newbie question.

Ride a DK General Lee everyday to work but would like to change the tyres for something a little more tarmac friendly than the dirt tyres on it already.

Any suggestions that aren't going to cost the earth? (20x1.95)

Thanks in advance.

Neil.

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on October 04, 2009, 04:34 PM

 :) If it`s sensible priced and and durable,try Asda for some of the Bell branded Cheng Shins.. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: chumley_warner on October 05, 2009, 06:04 PM

Cheers Glen,

think I'll go with a pair of FIT FAF's  :)

Also found a pair of Kenda Karrumba tyres for sale. These any good or should I stay well away?

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: lodge on October 05, 2009, 09:51 PM

I am a massive fan of FIT but I gotta tell you this, I fitted a set of kevlar FAF's before a little road trip in the summer, at the end of a few days riding concrete the rear was worn out and tyres usally last me ages, I was disapointed.
Odyssey Path steel bead or good old Primo V-monster are great on a budget,tenner each if you look hard enough.

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: Bettyswallocks on October 05, 2009, 10:15 PM

Quote from: S&Mc Bicycle Co on October 05, 2009, 09:51 PM

I am a massive fan of FIT but I gotta tell you this, I fitted a set of kevlar FAF's before a little road trip in the summer, at the end of a few days riding concrete the rear was worn out and tyres usally last me ages, I was disapointed.
Odyssey Path steel bead or good old Primo V-monster are great on a budget,tenner each if you look hard enough.

I'm in agreement with you on the Fit FAF's, Liam wore out a rear in about three weeks...  :(

His KHE's lasted way longer!

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: magna13 on October 05, 2009, 10:50 PM

Front: Odyssey Path 2.1
Rear: ABikeCo ASM 2.1

Sweet set up :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: telelogic on October 06, 2009, 09:15 AM

I'm running the odyssey tan-wall paths, and they seem pretty good at taking on the rough tarmac without disappearing.

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: chumley_warner on October 06, 2009, 04:59 PM

Cheers lads.

I'll go down that route then.

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Everyday tarmac riding - What tyres to get??
Post by: magna13 on October 06, 2009, 05:33 PM

Path's :4_17_5: