Tires, etc.

There is no product on your bike that can change the feel and performance of your ride as dramatically for so little expense as high quality tires. Every year, through the shop and on our professional riders, we test thousands of tires. The following are our thoughtfully considered selections. If you are still riding tires from the Far East, do yourself a big favor and try a set of any of the following high performance tires. You will be amazed at the improvement in your ride - more comfort, better grip, increased control, dramatically improved road feel.

For tubular (glue-on) tires click here: Tubular Tires

For the excellent tires from Tufo click here: Tufo Road Tires

For top quality inner tubes click here: Inner tubes

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Tubeless Road Clinchers ~

Hutchinson Fusion 2 ~ In stock now!

Hutchinson's Fusion 2 clincher tire is made specifically for "2-way" wheelsets such as Campagnolo's 2-way Shamal and Shimano's 2-way Dura Ace 7850-SL. 2-way wheelsets allow a rider to use a standard tire and tube, or this Fusion 2 tire on the same wheel. The Fusion 2's bead is made a of a very special high-modulus carbon in a unique shape to give it the strength and stretch resistance to stay seated and sealed on a tubeless rim. The tires feature a 127-tpi tire casing and a Kevlar belt under the tread for puncture resistance. A triple-compound tread puts a durable formula in the center with two softer outer durometers for cornering grip. At 308 grams per tire, weight is comparable to that of the average clincher and tube. Color is black with gray center lines.

Tip: Continue to carry a spare tube with you. If you puncture a tubeless tire you can put in a tube and keep on truckin'.

Specialty Road Clinchers ~

(the "normal" kind with easily replaced tubes)

Torelli Gavia ~

A top pro clincher with a superfine casing of 320 threads per inch. The tread is a classic herringbone for superb grip in all conditions. Color is all black. Width is 23 mm.

Torelli Torino ~

An excellent training tire that surpasses the performance of other tires in this price range as well as many more expensive tires. The 240 threads per inch won't give quite the grip and compliance of the Torelli Gavia, but the high quality of its ride will still pleasantly surprise you. Tread is classic herringbone. Color is all black. Width is 23mm.

Michelin Pro³Race ~ Yes, in stock now!

New in 2008, new dual-compound tread derived from the Moto GP division. According to Michelin, the new tread delivers 20% more straight line grip than the Pro² Race, while the new shoulder rubber offers a huge 40% improvement. Michelin reports that the Moto GP compounds are also more readily deformable than before to help maintain grip on coarser pavement and reduce rolling resistance. For added security, the Pro³ Race casing adds a new High Density Puncture Protector (HDPP) nylon belt, yet total weight is still just 200 grams for the 700x23c size. In stock in black as well as red.black and yellow.black.

Michelin Limited Edition Pro² Race ~ In stock now!

Michelin is offering just 15,000 pair of their exact Tour de France team tires for cycling enthusiasts around the world. These tires have 40% better wet weather grip than the already legendary Pro2 Race tires, are even more puncture resistant, and weigh just 205 grams! Color is black with light blue sidewalls. Sold in pairs only.

Michelin Krylion Carbon ~

An extremely durable all-season training tire!

High density carbon casing that delivers nearly double the mileage of other tires (up to 3800 miles!). Though great for training, this tire is also good for all but the most serious racing. For those willing to give up a bit of high end performance to gain great durability, these are exceptional tires. Weight is just 235 grams! Color is black with gray side strips.

Michelin Speedium ~

A high tech yet affordable folding tire from Michelin. At 285 grams, it's reasonably lightweight, comfortable, and very durable.

700 x 23mm folding ~

700 x 25mm folding ~ (color is gray tread with black sidewall)

VeloFlex Pave ~

Simply, the finest riding clincher tire in the world. It's not as durable as the Michelin Axial Pros or the Torelli PGV, but it has a supple ride with stick and feel that no other tire matches. Yet due to it's genuine Kevlar belt under the tread, it's not fragile. Handmade in Italy, this is the tire that defines GREAT ride. The casing is handmade 300 tpi cotton-poly with Kevlar beads. After Kyle rode this tire for 10 miles, he stopped at a pay phone and called back to the shop to rant about how wonderfully these ride. We think you will agree. Size = 700 x 22mm. Weight = 180 grams. Inflate to 100-155 psi.

"Probably the best tire out there. The buoyant ride of a light tubular without the glue. The Pave smoothes even the most crumble asphalt, knifes through corners wet and dry and accelerates like a wild night in Vegas!" - Bicycling Magazine, Dec 2003

Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX ~

"I simply couldn't ignore the graceful ride the Open Corsas served up. Sticking to the pavement in sharp corners with the best of them, they also behaved beautifully on flat open roads." Bicyclist, July 1998

An "Open" version of the famed CX tubular tire, 290 tpi of handspun polyester core with a wound cotton covering mated to a tread of Kevlar 3D compound for great grip and excellent durability. Weight of 700 x 23 = 230 grams.

Note on Color: The sidewalls and center tread are all black. The side tread is either all-black or red, blue, white, or yellow like pictured in the blue tire on right.

Gommitalia Targa ~

A wonderfully smooth handmade tire that corners and tracks almost as well as a deluxe tubular. Made in Italy of blended poly-cotton, 250 tpi. Weight is 195 grams. In stock in all-black as well as yellow.black, red.black, and blue.black.

Gommitalia Logo ~

Excellent tire for indoor and outdoor training

If you ride 3000 miles a year or less then spring for a high quality racing tire. The minimal extra cost will repay itself in smoother, more stable, more comfortable rides. But if you pore the miles on then consider the Gomma Logo. The Logo, with its 60 tpi nylon casing is a quality folding tire that rides well and is very durable. Size is 700 x 23c. Weight is just 230 grams. Suggested max pressure is 120 psi. In stock in all black as well as yellow.black, red.black, and blue.black.

Continental Gran Prix 4000 ~

This is the newest version of Continental's legendary Gran Prix tires. The 4000s are renowned for durability and puncture resistance, yet the ride is still very fine. They don't ride as well as a Veloflex, but they wear like iron! Width is 23mm.

Continental 3000 ~

650c in 20 or 23mm widths. Color is black with gray tread: