Push bike help

[TUG]

Hi guys, urm i've taken up cycling to work and its working a treat!
I got a puncture recently, and had the tyre and inner tube swapped, Problem is the tyre i had put on the bike has now lost all of its nobbles in 4 places... (skid related i think.) So i think it was too soft for tarmac use.

The question i need to ask is what set of tyres should i put on for tarmac that will last with hard use?

Thanks guys.
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[nowhere.elysium]

DMR Motos are great, as are Maxxis Hookworms.
They're both fairly expensive, though. I can guarantee you that they'll last for eons with just general riding around, though. They're both rubbish on any surface other than street-flavoured ones. Be warned.
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[nowhere.elysium]

Cool. Then I recommend those two wholeheartedly.

I happen to have a fairly decent downhill bike for sale, if you're interested. PM for info, if you want.
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[Dischord]

Another vote for the DMR motos.
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[nowhere.elysium]

I think I've got the RTs, but I'd have to go check. They're both fine for it, though: the dirts have got slightly deeper tread. I think that's the only difference.
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[nowhere.elysium]

Try here first - they may well prove to be cheaper. I've used them for shedloads of stuff, and their delivery time is pretty good, plus their prices are typically among the best.
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[el_oso]

moto rts.
if you are only doing road commuting why not get some road slicks? the moto rt's works well if you occasionally go onto dirt. id stay away from the hookworks. they are ok. just really heavy and there are better options

[B10Hazard]

Dmr motos FTW !
I had them on the last bike i build
There awsome .
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[TUG]

Road slicks in an ideal world would work best, but glass and other crap around the roads an paths make a mess of tyres in no time, my riding style is aggressive, i slide the back end alot and such.

I like the R/Ts because the tread will help prevent flats, Other suggestions would be great i've not made up my mind yet, i'll be buying tyres friday with any luck as thats when i get payed.
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[TUG]

[TUG]

Shit, i think i've made a fatal mistake, i've bought some R/Ts in 2.4 width and the bike has 1.95s on atm and they seem to be quite big on the rims, will they fit the 2.4s? or should i phone up the bike shop tomorow an tell them noooooo cancel order me the smaller sizes plz?
Panicing a bit, help.
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[G]

Probably designed for similar - modern wheels tend to be pretty thin for the size of tyres.
Incidentally, I quite like the Asda £10 knobblyish tyres - they've got a central ring of tread which means they work pretty well on the road too.

[TUG]

My rim says 559 x 17 and on the tyre is says 26 x 195 or 26 x 190 on the back with 50x 559 mm
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[J D]

Sorry to be off topic but if i was to do a 100 mile trip on a pushbike what sort of things should i take with me and How should i prepare?

[ms51ves3]

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[Charlie]

[Scouse]

I'll never forget fitting continental tyres on my mountain bike. The first skid I pulled resulted in a six inch tear in the sidewall of the back tyre.

Pointless post but this thread reminded me of it.

[J D]

Not sure what bike it will be on looking to buy one this week if anyone can recommend me one?

[Charlie]

Well it is definitely going to have be a road bike with nice slim tires and no suspension. If you plan to tour on the bike it will need pannier mounting points on the frame too. Personally I'd get the lightest bike you can afford while keeping in mind what sort of riding you are going to be doing, perhaps build you own, it isn't hard.

I technically don't own a pedal bike, my bike got stolen in Leeds (Merlin frame which I built myself), however since I was 15 I had been 'borrowing' my Dads custom made Ribble. You go to the shop, you decide on the style (he bought wanting to do Triathlons with it, however he injured his knee and is now fat), they then measure you up on a bike and see how strong your legs are to decide on sprocket sizes, they just a case of how much you will spend on it to make it lighter etc. Being about the same size as my Dad (height wise) means it fits me great, however it isn't the right sort of bike for what I do mostly on it. There isn't any pannier mounting points, the gearing isn't setup with slow hill climbing in mind, I often have to leave my mate because he is going to slow and it is easier for me to go faster up the hill, although it has been pointed out I am pretty good at hill cycling.

If you have got the time I'd build your own, it will work out cheaper you can get your own mix of bits which you want. The Ribble is nice, but it is a bit expensive if it is a sort of charity ride or what not.
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[J D]

Problem with me getting a light bike is that im about 6ft3 and like 16 stone

Bike will be used for getting me fit so say doing around 20 miles a day and the odd bigger trip such as 100 miles. Roughly how much was your dads bike?