overall IME the difference between ok tires and really good tires is huge. I remember when I went from michelin lithion2 to the lithio4...night and day. I ran vittoria corsa G+ for while and it is a great ride and handling tire, but I had huge flat issues. I am now running the conti 5000 no flats and almost no difference from the vittoria (am also doing a direct compare between the 5000 clinchers and vittoria corsa control tubular)
yes get conti 5000
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(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)