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Old 07-30-20, 07:27 AM
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Not to pile on, but to support what I said:

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...prix-5000-2018
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...-jon-pass-2018

The Bon Jon Pass has the same construction as the other RH / Compass tires, so I would expect similar results from other tires RH sells.

The Conti is superior in rolling resistance, puncture resistance, and cost. Other than being unduly influenced by marketing, if Conti makes the 5000 in a width you are happy with, there is no reason to go with RH tires.

Where RH tires make more sense is in the fatter widths, were the competition / selection is not as good. If Conti and Vittoria and Schwalbe really wanted to go after the same market as RH, I think they would beat RH at the game they invented / the market they helped create.

I my sense is that Panaracer (who makes RH tires) is not really up to par with those other companies in terms of rubber compound and casing technologies.
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