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?
