Which tire is better for recreational riding on a roadbike? Racing tires or training tires? Also, any recommendations? I was considering Maxxis Detonators.
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I would get training tires since they are less prone to flats and are more durable. You may want to get Kevlar reinforced tires, which range from the Performance Bike no-name brand (Forte) for less than $10 each to Conti Gator Skins at about $30 each. I'll put up with the extra weight of training tires rather than spend half my time fixing flats.
It is about thread count and compound. (well puncture resistance too.) Michelin Pro 2 Race are EXCELLENT! The compound is formulated from F-1 racing technology. They are slicks, but have great traction in the rain. Another is the Bontrager Race X Lite. Similar to the Michelin without the color choices. If you choose either tire, you will notice the difference as soon as you make the first revolution of your wheels. They handle fantastic. They roll easier to reduce your effort.
Not sure what you mean by "training" versus "racing." Clinchers for generally used for training, whereas tubulars are used by most in racing, because they are marginally faster. But, assuming you already have the wheels, you presumably already have clincher wheels, so only clincher tires will fit. What you want is a high end clincher, but you are not concerned with weight so much. You don't want ultra-low weight clinchers, because they are more prone to flats and marginal weight differences don't matter so much if you're just training. Since you're riding on the road, you'll probably want a no tread tire, such as the Detonators. But I would recommend some good Michelins, personally.
Maxxis Detonators sound like an all right tire. Pez Cycling News thinks they are okay and the posters on Road Bike Reviews like them. I see where Amazon sells them for $23.00. For $10.00 more you could get Michelin Krylion Carbon at Bike Tires Direct. The both weigh 235g and are very puncture resistant, and they both last forever. It' a matter of budget. For the price the Maxxis are literally the best you can do.
