Gain D30 on the way! Tyres?

[kris.d.m.scott]

Evening everyone,

Took the plunge last night and after trying to choose between the d20 and d30 I went for the d30.

The OEM tyres are obviously terrible, any recommendations?


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[Jonah]

If you’re looking for a gravel setup I’ve got these - Schwalbe G-One AllRound RaceGuard Dual Performance Folding Gravel Road Tyre 700x38c Black. Only done about 500 miles on them but all good so far. I’ve not gone for them but they do tubeless if you’re into that.

 

[Artstu]

Yes it would be a good idea to say how you intend to use the bike.

 

[kris.d.m.scott]

This will be for road use in Scotland


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[Artstu]

Huge choice then, only you can pick the point that suits you. I like these in a 32 mm size, grippy on the type of roads I ride (steep gravelly and often damp), that means they're soft so do wear out on the rear. I guess they're a mid-point tyre. I see the 28 mm version will take more pressure.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-contact-ii-touring-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod109851

or for something half the weight and faster http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/michelin-power-endurance-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod146140

 

[robgul]

My Gain came with Kenda tyres (pretty much a mid-range OEM brand) - I upgraded to regular Schwalbe Marathon 700x32 and they're fine for touring - for general road use without luggage I'm about to fit the same tyre in 28mm.

Rob

 

[EddiePJ]

The OEM tyres are obviously terrible

Why do you consider them to be terrible?


.

 

[robgul]

Why do you consider them to be terrible?


.

My comment about Kenda tyres (assuming that's what they are) applies - they are tyres BUT quality/durability/p-protection is limited for ROAD use. . but they are round, black and made of rubber! That said some of the Kenda MTB tyres are a bit better.

Rob