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Performance Bike has all their tires 20% off today! I was thinking of getting some more Gatorskins, which is what is on my bike right now, and they are starting to look worn. They are about $30. Is that a good price?
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The Gatorskins are good tires. They have a high TPI and are Kevlar folding so they will go on and off pretty quick. One drawback of the Gatorskin is they are one-directional. since they have a tread, they needo to go on so the tread points in the right direction. I suggest you draw a line on the tire with an arrow head so you can see it if you flat.<br><br>
The question now begs to be answered, how do you know which direction the tires goes since it's not marked? Simple, the tread shold push water away form the center of the tire and out. So the thinner lines hit the ground first. then the outer lines hit the ground later. You have to look at the tire and kinda imagine the tire rolling onthe bike to make sure you get it right. That's why I suggest the line witht he arrow head.<br><br>
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The question now begs to be answered, how do you know which direction the tires goes since it's not marked? Simple, the tread shold push water away form the center of the tire and out. So the thinner lines hit the ground first. then the outer lines hit the ground later. You have to look at the tire and kinda imagine the tire rolling onthe bike to make sure you get it right. That's why I suggest the line witht he arrow head.<br><br>
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for a heavy duty tire, those things have a decent ride, i suspect because of the supple sidewall. They are a pretty slow tire but for 30 bucks they would make a perfect training tire for all year. I tried those as a winter tire and got a lot of sidewall cuts and gave up.
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That's what I have on my bike right now. I did notice the tread, but I didn't realize they had to go on a certain way (good thing I haven't had to worry about it yet!) I'll mark them, though.<br><br>
JR- I have a couple small bulges in my sidewalls, which is why I'm thinking I need new tires. They are over a year old for sure, and I haven't gotten a single flat. I know they are a heavier tire and probably slower, but I'm not a super fast rider (if I ever hit 20 mph avg., I'll be SO happy), so I don't think the tires are going to do much for me anyway. I'd rather not get flat tires than ride fast, honestly. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
Is there a comparable tire that is faster, though?
JR- I have a couple small bulges in my sidewalls, which is why I'm thinking I need new tires. They are over a year old for sure, and I haven't gotten a single flat. I know they are a heavier tire and probably slower, but I'm not a super fast rider (if I ever hit 20 mph avg., I'll be SO happy), so I don't think the tires are going to do much for me anyway. I'd rather not get flat tires than ride fast, honestly. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
Is there a comparable tire that is faster, though?
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