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Old 05-09-19, 10:56 AM
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dmanthree
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Conti GP5000 after 400 miles

When I bought a second set of wheels for my ride I decided to outfit them with the new GP 5000 tires. After 400 miles I'm replacing them. In short, the ride, handling, and rolling are absolutely top notch. But they're just too delicate for me. I ride roads only, and mostly good. Every so often I ride through an intersection with some small scattered debris (small stones, pebbles, etc.). I've never flatted going through them, until this year. After my second bad puncture, well, it's got to be the tires. Neither puncture was fixable, either, even using a boot, so I ended up calling for a ride.

In short, I'll choose a more durable tire, even if I give up a little speed. Looking at the Michelin Power Endurance as replacements.
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