On Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 11:39:25 AM UTC-7, Bob wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Have a many year old Fuji bike that I would like to fix up
> a bit and give to son.
>
> It has the normal "road tires", the thin ones, on it now.
>
> Would like to replace with ones slightly better suited to a bit rougher
> environment as well as road use.
> Some sort of compromise tire, I guess.
> Something safe for various conditions.
>
> I am not very sharp with bike technology these days.
>
> The present tires are labeled: 27 x 1-1/4
> High Pressure
> Fits K2 English Rim
>
> Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
>
> BTW: -tires these days use inner tubes ?
>
> -what would be approx. cost per tire ?
> (I can probably do the mounting)
>
> Thanks, appreciate the help,
> Bob
>
> ---
Ooops, try again....
I'm quite fond of the Vitoria Zafirro (sp?) which can be had for around $20 per tire. They say they'll take 100 psi on their sidewall and have been serving well on the back of my easy racer recumbent and Cannondale upright.
I like the bottom of the line Continental offerings and the Michelein World Tour if you can find it is nice.
I have not been happy with the Panaracer Pasela simply because it's so supple in the sidewalls that it feels squirrelly in the turns when carrying a fool load of groceries; also had one blow off the rim because of that when inflating it.
i also tried a Serfas Seca (I think). It seemed like it was made of urethane by the feel of it and was very fragile....the sidewall developed a bubble from a rock or the like after just a few score miles. They are now on my avoid list.
I don't know anything about the Cheng Shin tires, but they might be your only choice if you want 27 x 1-3/8 for the back.
Pureheart
Aptos, CA
Schwalbe makes a nice, but heavy, rugged tire as well.