Specialized turbo cotton tyre pressure

[paterpietfluwijn]

I did a few rides this winter with the turbo cottons, and I had one puncture after the other, untill I got sick of it and took them off again. But last week I had to brake really hard, and my back tire is gone, so I put the cottons back up so I could keep on riding. But in dry conditions, they are great! No punctures so far, and they feel faster than my gp 4000's. fatso of 93kg here, and around 100psi in the back, a little less in the front

[Vuong05]

I'm using 26mm TC on Bora WTO wheels (rim version). Running them at 80 psi F/R and I weigh 65 kgs. Our roads are in pretty good condition with very little pot holes and smooth surface asphalt.

[parleez1]

I'm currrenty riding 26mm S-Works Turbo tires on Roval Alpinist CL wheels w/Specialized Turbo tubes. Thinking of switching tires and tubes to 28mm Turbo Cottons with latex tubes. Will this make a big difference in my ride quality? Should I consider other tires as well with latex tubes?
Appreciate your input.

[tabl10s]

90-100, depending on my weight.

[HaroldC]

I'm currrenty riding 26mm S-Works Turbo tires on Roval Alpinist CL wheels w/Specialized Turbo tubes. Thinking of switching tires and tubes to 28mm Turbo Cottons with latex tubes. Will this make a big difference in my ride quality? Should I consider other tires as well with latex tubes?
Appreciate your input.

Because you can run lower pressures plus the latex tubes, you will see a noticeable difference in comfort. Way too many people here are running their tires over inflated. No need for that, unless you want discomfort and it's slower.

82kg here with 68/72 psi on 28c Turbo Cottons and Silca latex tubes.... comfortable ride, even on the aluminum Allez Sprint. And the roads around here are not smooth, full of potholes, sealed cracks and debris.

[parleez1]

HaroldC, thanks for your feedback.
How have you found the cotton turbos for flat protection and overall tire wear? Thanks

[sychen]

HaroldC, thanks for your feedback.
How have you found the cotton turbos for flat protection and overall tire wear? Thanks

Not Harold but TC flats like most super supple race tires... It's the cost of the ride quality. It's fine until it wears down to a point.. Although it looks and rides fine.. The flat frequency will increase.

And yes it wears faster than say Vittoria open corsa g2.

And use latex tubes.. Otherwise it's like having the best aero bike but wearing baggy clothing.

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[parleez1]

Sychen, thanks for your input.
Do you like a particular tire better than the TC for everyday training rides? How would you compare the Vittoria open cords g3 to the TC?
Thanks again

[sychen]

Sychen, thanks for your input.
Do you like a particular tire better than the TC for everyday training rides? How would you compare the Vittoria open cords g3 to the TC?
Thanks again

Been using Vittoria open corsa g2.. They are pretty good all round. Longer wearing, good grip.. Just slightly less supple.

Also was running veloflex tubeless.. Nice for tubeless but fiddly.. And was just not getting confidence in the rubber compound (others have no issues so probably just me).

About to try Vittoria tubeless and see how those go.

End of the day.. For ultimate ride quality.. TC.

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[HaroldC]

HaroldC, thanks for your feedback.
How have you found the cotton turbos for flat protection and overall tire wear? Thanks

I usually get around 2-3k miles on the rears before they are worn enough to warrant replacement. They will get a small cut here and there, but as Sychen states, no more than any other pure racing tire.

I'm perfectly fine replacing the rear tire in a few months of riding given the ride quality. And latex tubes makes a noticeable improvement in ride quality. Pump it up every ride and you'll be amazed at the overall ride with latex and cotton tires.

[Jwoodward]

Which latex tubes do most people use with them?

[Maddie]

Which latex tubes do most people use with them?

Vittoria for me

[sychen]

Which latex tubes do most people use with them?

Vittoria for me

Same... Vittoria tubes.

Some people love Vredestein tubes.. But can't source locally.

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[GS100]

Way too many people here are running their tires over inflated. No need for that, unless you want discomfort and it's slower.

82kg here with 68/72 psi on 28c Turbo Cottons and Silca latex tubes....

No it completely depends on your local roads, preferences, tyre size,weight etc. I'm generally between 100-120psi on vittorias G+, and G2 23-25mm. 88 kg, roads not too bad. I wouldn't presume to say your pressures are too low as you know your needs better than I do.

I will say that going down to 70 feels too low for me, even if you get comfort over the rough stuff, it feels more sluggish as soon as the road surface improves.


Not tried the TC's but given how few flats I've had with vittoria G's + latex, at the same 320 tpi, it sounds like it could be a superior tyre to the TC

[Jwoodward]

Which latex tubes do most people use with them?

Vittoria for me

Same... Vittoria tubes.

Some people love Vredestein tubes.. But can't source locally.

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Cheers, will keep them in mind for the future