Off this TCC member goes to Scandiland and holidays soon, including where I grew up in North-Norway for some touring. It all looks like this: http://www.turistveg.no/en/senja)
I am pretty much sorted except some thoughts on what kind of tyre and width.
Background:
Here in Tokyo, for 40 k return fast commuting a few times per week and the occasional 100 k weekend rides, I use Contis Grand Prix 4000S 23C. No issues whatsoever. Really quite pleased with them tyres.
I will do 100-200 k per day up i Norway. Will be on the road for a good week with no rest days.
Road surface is good, not that different from what we have down here. Will be along the coast so no major hills.
My weight is 83 kg.
I will carry an extra 5 + kg in a 18 l Zimbale bag
http://www.zimbale.com/Front/Produc...0000015&main_cate_no=AA000000&display_group=1
I have been thinking of replacing the 4000S 23C's with either the 4-Season, GatorSkin or GatorHardShell in 25C/28C. I am not worried about punctures - more a comfort issue.
http://www.conti-online.com/generat...e/themes/race/racetyres/overview_race_en.html
Questions:
Anyone out there with experience of these?
Would 25C or 28C cut it for relatively fast but comfortable touring?
Other recommendations, including brands? (I dont think I need specific touring tyres - Contis or others - but could be wrong.)
Thanks!
I am pretty much sorted except some thoughts on what kind of tyre and width.
Background:
Here in Tokyo, for 40 k return fast commuting a few times per week and the occasional 100 k weekend rides, I use Contis Grand Prix 4000S 23C. No issues whatsoever. Really quite pleased with them tyres.
I will do 100-200 k per day up i Norway. Will be on the road for a good week with no rest days.
Road surface is good, not that different from what we have down here. Will be along the coast so no major hills.
My weight is 83 kg.
I will carry an extra 5 + kg in a 18 l Zimbale bag
http://www.zimbale.com/Front/Produc...0000015&main_cate_no=AA000000&display_group=1
I have been thinking of replacing the 4000S 23C's with either the 4-Season, GatorSkin or GatorHardShell in 25C/28C. I am not worried about punctures - more a comfort issue.
http://www.conti-online.com/generat...e/themes/race/racetyres/overview_race_en.html
Questions:
Anyone out there with experience of these?
Would 25C or 28C cut it for relatively fast but comfortable touring?
Other recommendations, including brands? (I dont think I need specific touring tyres - Contis or others - but could be wrong.)
Thanks!