Monday, July 21, 2025

Replaced my old European branded RB tires with China CY

Wheels of Happiness

This post replaced the aging European branded rb tires with China CY.   700 x 25C.   I had earlier shifted to wired 700 x 28C for Pinarello which I used for Bicol ride 3 years ago.  I have not experienced flat tire with the same.

I used 700 x 25C for S works;   a wider tire would not fit.  It is shark skin and that means it is puncture protected.  

The new tire cost 350@ excluding shipping.  I it a little bit tough to install unlike the European which are folding  and much  much lighter.   I guess my new tires weigh about 400 gm.  Good enough 

The European tires while light and with low rolling resistance is for racing.  I dont race.  The side walls are weak and once weak, you cant use it anymore and/or enemy of hard braking -  carcass appears all at once. 

Would you also shift to CY?


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