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    I got a new bike a few weeks ago and i love it, exept for the tyres as theyre as slippery as a fish. Ive been looking for new ones for the last weeks and today found something. an hour later i didnt even make it a turn and ate shit. Ouch. Should I buy used Schwalbe G one allrounds for 55€?

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    1. bicyclemom on

      LPT (maybe you’ve already figured this out): There is no point putting anything smaller than 3 inch square bandages in your bike first aid kit. I’ve never seen a small road rash or scrape in a grown person. Brings lots of big, square bandaids and alcohol wipes.

      Hope you heal quickly.

    2. bafrad on

      What bike and what tire size? was this in rain or what was the cause of the slippage? There are certain scenarios where it’s going to slip no matter the tire.

    3. ShirleyWuzSerious on

      Sometimes brand new tires have an oily residue on them from the manufacturer. Best to use caution the first couple miles till it wears off. Michelin is known for that issue

    5. SpudFire on

      If you’re only riding on road/tarmac, don’t get the g-ones. You want a slick tyre for that, not one with any knobbly bits on.

    6. RegionalHardman on

      The tyres that come on the triban are shit. Have a look at conti ultra sport 3s. Fairly inexpensive and not the fastest rolling (not the slowest either), but they have awesome grip.

    7. SirGluteusMaximus on

      So, what size are you looking for and what percentage do you ride on/off road?

    8. owlpellet on

      Tires are a consumable and they age even while sitting still, so don’t mess with used ones.

    9. sauprankul on

      BRR has a list of the grippiest tires. Ones that are still durable and not race focused:

      Conti GP5000 all season
      Tufo Comtura Duo 28
      Enve SES (not the raceday version)
      Pirelli P zero race tlr 4S
      Pirelli Cinturato

      And probably others

    10. kachewy on

      You may also want to check your tire pressure. The right tire pressure can help a lot with traction and generally going 2-3 Psi lower when it’s wet or you need extra traction maybe something to try. https://silca.cc/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculator

      28C tire you may want to be in the low 75-65 PSI depending on factors in the calculator above

    14. TowerReversed on

      i will stump for schwalbe duranos until the day i die, especially if you’re a commuter or you’re just dealing with generally poor tarmac. mine are extremely capable in rain, up to and including carolina-style summer downpours. 😤  

      hope you recover quickly! been here, done this. more times than i care to recall 😔

    16. cptjimmy42 on

      I recommend carrying some NewSkin liquid bandages. After my many falls and scars all over my knees and such, I found it’s easier to use a flexible liquid bandage over the gauze and tape any day. The spray not only acts as a disinfectant, but it is bendable, which helps if you injure a knee and still have miles left to pedal home.

    17. fastg21 on

      I usualy use gp5000 but i just tried the new blackbird hutchinson and grip is so good even on wet

    19. LetsAskJeeves on

      I splurged for Pirelli P-Zeroes.. amazing tyres honestly. I got up a ~14% gradient path that was basically a river on those bad boys. 

      Totally worth the money, they’re incredible on tarmac. 

    20. starkmojo on

      As well as getting good tired (or tyres) wash them of with dish soap and warm water before install. A lot of tires have mold release on them which is a lubricant .

    21. kerouak on

      I’ve never found better for all weather grip than continental 4 seasons. They’re awesome I love them.

    22. Useful-Call-8622 on

      Some new tyres have a sort of “oily” coat on them. Just like pads for rimebrakes. Brake a few times on a straight part of the road. P.S.: Sorry for the bad english 🙂 & have a good recovery!

    23. 49thDipper on

      Depends what size tires you need.

      Nobody can give you a proper answer without knowing.

    24. sweetcomputerdragon on

      My bruises looked like that when I went over the handlebars: landed on the crown of my helmeted head. The one time I needed a helmet.

    27. hvyboots on

      I love my GP5000s but I admit I live in a desert and rain generally isn’t a huge issue.

    29. Linkcott18 on

      Continental GP series tires tend to be about the best traction slicks, but they wear fairly quickly.

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