Dec
27
Is the Forte Pro Kevlar Road Tyre (700c x 23) a good choice for commuting?
It is the rainy season with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 40s. As the weather gets harsher, last thing I need is to have a flat. Meanwhile, I am using a set of Maxxis Columbiere tyres.
PS: I am using a pair of Shimano Xtr PD-M970 pedals, which I found easier to get a quick launch off a traffic light.
Kevlar or Vectran belted tyres are usually a sensible choice for commuting. I’ve had several brands that have not let me down during their entire service life. A couple where even ridden until the belt started to show.
Now being sensible and drag racing against cars don’t exactly run hand in hand. The down side to kevlar belts is that they add weight, exactly where you don’t want it. You will notice the difference when it comes to launching at traffic lights.
Commonly when you read reviews on belted tyres you see comments like high rolling resistance and time trial only. The reason is the extra weight increases the wheels inertia and noticeably decreases acceleration. For snappy acceleration you want lighter tyres, tubes and rims.
So while belted tyres are a good sensible choice for commuting, long distance touring and most general cycling. They will slow a girl, who is in a hurry to get off the mark. You just have to weigh the need for speed verses changing tyres on a cold, wet, miserable day (or night).
Hear are some reviews from people that have used this particular tyre.
http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_13612_fort_pro_kevlar_road_tire_reviews
P.S. My apologies to Yin for my terrible chinese
Goodyear “Kevlar”
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HUTCHINSON COUGAR HARDSKIN 26 X 2.2 Mtb Tire Folding KEVLAR Clincher NEW $29.97 |
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MAXXIS D-T-H 26” X 2.30″ TIRE DTH KEVLAR BEAD $43.00 |
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2-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 35×12.50-17 TIRES R17 $800.00 |
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1-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 35×12.50-17 TIRE R17 $400.00 |
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4-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 35×12.50-17 TIRES R17 $1,600.00 |
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Schwalbe Ultremo ZX tire 700×23 NEW black, kevlar bead, triple compound $0.99 |
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Schwalbe Ultremo R.1 bicycle tire 700×23 black w/white stipes NEW kevlar bead $0.99 |
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24×1 3/8 Intense Micro Knobby 2 Folding Kevlar tire MK2 $29.99 |
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20×1 1/8 Intense Micro Knobby 2 Folding Kevlar tire MK2 $26.99 |
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Schwalbe Smart Sam Kevlar Guard Wired MTB Bike Tyre Tire Reflex 26 x 2.1 $36.47 |
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Schwalbe Fat Frank 26 x 2.35 Wired Tyre Tire w/ Kevlar Guard Reflex 790g (60-559 $39.64 |
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brand new Serfas kevlar beaded 700 by 35c cyclocross tires (3) $65.00 |
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HUTCHINSON COUGAR HARDSKIN 26 X 2.2 Mtb Tire Folding KEVLAR Clincher NEW $29.97 |
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Schwalbe Fat Frank 26 x 2.35 Wired Tyre Tire w/ Kevlar Guard Reflex 790g (60-559 $39.27 |
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Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Tires with KEVLAR 35 x 12.50-15 750712326 Set of 4 $1,178.75 |
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Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Tires with KEVLAR 35 x 12.50-15 Blackwall 750712326 $304.40 |
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Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Tires with KEVLAR 35 x 12.50-15 750712326 Set of 5 $1,470.20 |
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Schwalbe Big Apple 18 x 2.00 Wired Tyre Tire With Kevlar Puncture Guard Reflex $39.64 |
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Schwalbe Big Apple 24 x 2.35 Wired Tyre Tire With Kevlar Puncture Guard Reflex $39.64 |
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Schwalbe Big Apple 12 x 2.00 Wired Tyre Tire With Kevlar Puncture Guard Reflex $39.64 |
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Schwalbe Big Apple 16 x 2.00 Wired Tyre Tire With Kevlar Puncture Guard Reflex $39.64 |
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Schwalbe Big Apple 14 x 2.00 Wired Tyre Tire With Kevlar Puncture Guard Reflex $39.64 |
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CST Czar Pro ESP 700x23c 2-Kevlar Road Bike Tires Grey $5.50 |
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HUTCHINSON COUGAR HARDSKIN 26 X 2.2 Mtb Tires Pair Folding KEVLAR Clincher NEW $49.97 |
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2 Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick Kevlar Folding Tires 700 x 23 & Tubes $12.50 |
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HUTCHINSON COUGAR HARDSKIN 26 X 2.2 Mtb Tires Pair Folding KEVLAR Clincher NEW $0.99 |
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PANARACER PASELA TOURGUARD KEVLAR ROAD BIKE TOURING BICYCLE TIRE 700×28 700 x 28 $22.87 |
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Schwalbe Big Apple 12 x 2.00 Wired Tyre Tire With Kevlar Puncture Guard Reflex $39.27 |
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MAVIC Ksyrium SL Superlight Premium Wheelset w/ Hutchinson TopSPeed Kevlar tires $950.00 |
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Michelin Lithion Folding Kevlar Bead Road Tire 700 x 23 Yellow $5.00 |
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Michelin Lithion Folding Kevlar Bead Road Tire 700 x 23 Black $5.00 |
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HUTCHINSON ATOM COMP KEVLAR ROAD BIKE TIRE 700×23 GREY/BLACK PAIR 127 TPI FRANCE $89.99 |
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Kenda Kaliente Pro Iron Cloak Tire 700×23 Kevlar Silver $29.99 |
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Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Tires with KEVLAR 245/75-16 Outline White Letters Pair $571.85 |
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Kenda Karma DTC Tire 26″ x 2.2 Black Kevlar $39.02 |
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2-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 315/75-16 TIRES R16 $677.70 |
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2-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 255/75-17 TIRES R17 $504.00 |
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4-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 315/75-16 TIRES R16 $1,354.50 |
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1-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 315/75-16 TIRE R16 $339.30 |
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NOS tioga kevlar bead psycho – k foldable 26 x 1.95 bmx/mountain bike tire $25.00 |
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CST UltraSpeed 700x23c Road Bike Tires 2ea Kevlar Grey $20.50 |
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HUTCHINSON COUGAR HARDSKIN 26 X 2.2 Mtb Tires Pair Folding KEVLAR Clincher NEW $10.50 |
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NIB Vittoria Open Corsa Evo-CX Folding Kevlar Clincher Tire, 650x20c 290tpi $14.99 |
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Schwalbe Big Apple 28 x 2.15 Wired Tyre Tire With Kevlar Puncture Guard Reflex $39.64 |
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Continental Mountain King II ProTection 26 x 2.4 Kevlar Bead MTB Tire $46.00 |
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CST Compressor Pro EPS 700x23c 2 Road Bike Tires Kevlar $31.05 |
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HUTCHINSON COUGAR HARDSKIN 26 X 2.2 Mtb Tires Pair Folding KEVLAR Clincher NEW $49.97 |
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CST UltraSpeed 700x23c Road Bike Tires 2ea Kevlar Red $20.50 |
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NEW LOT 2 Maxxis Radiale 3C Tires 700x22c Road Bike Clincher Kevlar Folding $39.99 |
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Kenda Kaliente Iron Cloak Tire 700×23 Kevlar Folding $28.99 |
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Serfas Seca RS road bike tire PAIR-700/25-Black/Grey-folding Kevlar Set $59.99 |
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2-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 35×12.50-15 TIRES R15 $506.70 |
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1-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 35×12.50-15 TIRE R15 $253.80 |
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4-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 35×12.50-15 TIRES R15 $1,012.50 |
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Maxxis Re-Fuse Folding Kevlar Bicycle Tire 700×23 RED $35.99 |
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Bontrager Jones XR Tires Front/Rear Kevlar Folding Bead $29.99 |
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Panaracer Stradius Pro Tire 700 x 23 Kevlar Folding Bead Red $15.99 |
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Panaracer Stradius Pro Tire 700 x 23 Kevlar Folding Bead Red $15.99 |
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Jeep : Wrangler 4WD 4dr Unlimited Rubicon 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, Low miles, Kevlar Tires… $8,600.00 |
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1 NEW 35/12.50-17 GOODYEAR WRANGLER MTR KEVLAR 1250R R17 TIRE $339.00 |
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4 NEW 35/12.50-17 GOODYEAR WRANGLER MTR KEVLAR 1250R R17 TIRES $1,355.00 |
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2 NEW 35/12.50-17 GOODYEAR WRANGLER MTR KEVLAR 1250R R17 TIRES $678.00 |
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BIKE BICYCLE BMX IRC TIRE X1 RACER FOLDING KEVLAR 26X2.00 45-80 PSI NEW COMP $49.99 |
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CST Czar Pro ESP 700x23c 2-Kevlar Road Bike Tires Red $21.59 |
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New Vittoria Triathlon EVO-CS kevlar tubular tire 700 x 21 $35.00 |
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HUTCHINSON COUGAR HARDSKIN 26 X 2.2 Mtb Tires Pair Folding KEVLAR Clincher NEW $49.97 |
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Bontrager Knobby Tire ACX 29 x 2.2 Folding Kevlar $0.11 |
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NEW! Schwinn 700c hybrid tire kevlar $4.48 |
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Hutchinson Quartz Kevlar Road Tire $9.19 |
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Hutchinson Equinox Kevlar Wire Bead Road Tire 700x 23 $9.19 |
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Panaracer Race Type D Tire 700 X 23cm Kevlar Black $48.31 |
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Panaracer Race Type A Tire 700 X 25cm Kevlar Black $48.31 |
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Panaracer Race Type A Tire 700 X 23C Kevlar Black $48.31 |
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Panaracer Race Type D Tire 700 X 25cm Kevlar Black $48.31 |
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Kenda Tomac Nevegal Tire 26″ x 2.5″ Black Kevlar Stick-E, 60 TPI Folding Bead $30.00 |
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Maxxis Beaver Tire 29x 2.0 Kevlar Black $58.08 |
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Maxxis Larsen TT Tire 70A compound 26 x 2.00 Kevlar $53.85 |
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Hutchinson Equinox Kevlar Tire 700×23 Black/Gray $36.92 |
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Hutchinson Python NG UST Light Tire 26×2.0 Kevlar Black/Black $55.38 |
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Hutchinson Python NG AirLight Tire 26×2.0 kevlar Black/Black $55.38 |
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Primo Comet Kevlar belt Recumbent Tire 20×1-1/8 Black $53.02 |
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Kenda Tomac Nevegal Tire 26″ x 2.35″ Black Kevlar Stick-E, 60 TPI $48.15 |
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Kenda Tomac Small Block 8 Tire 26×1.95 Kevlar Black $44.85 |
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Kenda Karma DTC Tire 26″ x 2.0 Black Kevlar $30.46 |
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Kenda Karma DTC Tire 26″ x 2.2 Black Kevlar $39.23 |
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Kenda Tomac Nevegal Tire 26×2.1 UST Tubeless Black Kevlar $44.80 |
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Kenda Tomac Blue Groove Tire 26×2.35 DTC Black Kevlar $48.15 |
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Kenda Tomac Nevegal Tire 26×2.1 DTC Black Kevlar, 120 TPI $44.85 |
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Primo Comet Kevlar belt Recumbent Tire 20×1.35 Black $53.02 |
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Primo Comet Kevlar belt Recumbent Tire 20×1.5 Black $53.02 |
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Kenda Tomac Blue Groove Tire 26″ x 2.35″ Black/Black Kevlar – Stick-E / LC $48.15 |
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Maxxis Detonator Tire 700x 23c Black/Gray/Black Kevlar $39.23 |
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Maxxis Xenith Hors Categorie 700x23c Black/Gray/Black Kevlar Tire $49.92 |
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Maxxis DTH Tire 26 X 2.30 Kevlar Black $40.62 |
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Maxxis DTH Tire 26 X 2.15 60A Kevlar Black $40.62 |
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1-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 255/75-17 TIRE R17 $252.00 |
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4-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 255/75-17 TIRES R17 $1,008.00 |
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2-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 37×12.50-17 TIRES R17 $848.70 |
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1-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 37×12.50-17 TIRE R17 $424.80 |
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4-NEW Goodyear Wrangle MTR Kevlar 37×12.50-17 TIRES R17 $1,696.50 |
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High Performance Primo X-Treme Kevlar Bead Tire – 24 x 1 3/8 High Performance Primo X-Treme Kevlar Bead Tire – 24 x 1 3/8″ PSI – 90 Pattern – C 1153 37-540 MM Sold by each… |
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BMX – VSI PRODUCTS MKII KEVLAR TIRE 20 x 2.0 IMK-20200 $1.00 Photo’s are for reference only. Please read item title carefully as the manufacturers part number is the item you will receive…. |
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