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AlaninTX
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 Posted: 06/15/04 - 15:56 Post subject: Tires
So the tires on my road bike are approaching 1000 miles. I want to put new tires on my road bike in late August just before I begin a series of triathlons.
If you wanted something light, and money wasn't really an impediment, what would you buy? Currently I am on a set of Vittoria Rubinos, and I so far they have been perfect (read almost 1000 miles and no flat--which I just ruined by simply admitting that outloud). But when I look at Nashbar or Performance Bike I see many, many choices and I am very limited with knowledge.
So...what would you suggest?
(PS--saving the wheel upgrades for next season)
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cherylpf
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Posted: 06/15/04 - 16:00 Post subject:
[ignorant hijack]you're supposed to change your tires??  [/ignorant hijack]
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TriBob
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Posted: 06/15/04 - 16:07 Post subject:
Tires probably only come in second to saddles on number of opinions. RoadBikeReview.com has tire reviews. I would go with what you have if you like them.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 06/15/04 - 16:12 Post subject:
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cherylpf
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Posted: 06/15/04 - 16:30 Post subject:
Just hypothetically speaking....how often would one change one's tires if one was into that sort of thing?
I'm going to sell my bike and find a sport that I don't have to have a separate additional hobby of 'maintenance'. 
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purple hayes
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Posted: 06/15/04 - 16:34 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | Just hypothetically speaking....how often would one change one's tires if one was into that sort of thing? |
When they wear out. I've had tires that were showing their inner workings early on and needed to be changed, but the Hutchinson Carbon Comps have held up like champs.
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