7 replies to this topic

[Matt9]

Hello All,

I have been a keen MTB rider for many years for fitness and fun and have now decided to get back in the saddle of a road bike after 30 years away.

I have just purchased a beautiful Cannondale Synapse fitted with the stock 25mm slick tyres. To be honest, after many years away from these skinny tyres, the thought of putting all my faith in them in rainy season is quite daunting.

 

Is there a preferred wet weather tyre out there? Does a treaded tyre make any difference considering such a small surface area is in contact with the road?

 

Thanks,

Matt

[Paul Hamon]

I'm not so sure, but I do know that the tread will make a difference on your corners.

 

Not sure what to recommend, hopefully someone else will pipe up.

[Ulysses N. Owen]

Great guidelines for Road Bike tire pressure

http://bicyclethaila...-tire-pressure/

 

Great guidelines for Mountain Bike tire pressure

http://bicyclethaila...-tire-pressure/

[John Graham]

Matt9 - 

 

Stick with 25mm or even go up to 28mm (if you can on the Synapse) in order to give you a bit more ease of mind in wet weather conditions. Let 5-10 psi out of your current tires and do a familiar ride to see if it makes a noticeable difference. 

 

Continental and Vittoria make some great wet weather tires. Check out Continental Gatorskins, or GP4000s/GP 4 season, and Vittoria Open Pave tires. Michelin Pro Race 3's are also good, but maybe harder to find in Thailand.

 

Keep in mind - Wet weather tires are made of a softer tread material so they wear out faster. Also, your brake pads and rims require more frequent cleaning and degreasing if you're doing a lot of wet weather riding.

[Ed Vato]

Good choice of Continental tires at shops like Cycle Square and KH Cycle in Bangkok.

 

Contact information and location of these shops can be found here - http://bicyclethaila...ngkok-thailand/

[Matt9]

Matt9 - 

 

Stick with 25mm or even go up to 28mm (if you can on the Synapse) in order to give you a bit more ease of mind in wet weather conditions. Let 5-10 psi out of your current tires and do a familiar ride to see if it makes a noticeable difference. 

 

Continental and Vittoria make some great wet weather tires. Check out Continental Gatorskins, or GP4000s/GP 4 season, and Vittoria Open Pave tires. Michelin Pro Race 3's are also good, but maybe harder to find in Thailand.

 

Keep in mind - Wet weather tires are made of a softer tread material so they wear out faster. Also, your brake pads and rims require more frequent cleaning and degreasing if you're doing a lot of wet weather riding.

Thanks John for the good advice. I can fit a 28mm tyre on the Synapse which is what I want to do anyway. Apparently the ride is much better with little loss of speed.

 

Thanks Ed, I will check out the link that you sent.

 

Apologies for the late reply. I recently crashed my MTB and broke 4 ribs. I'm afraid it will be another month before I can consider getting back to cycling  

[alex]

I'd go for the Schwalbe marathon plus 700x28c.
Comfortable tyre with some nice puncture resistant technology.

[Matt9]

Hello All. Its good to be in the dry season

I eventually opted for the 700X28C Maxxis Refuse tyres. They are holding up well and I haven't had any flats yet.