Conti GP 4000 on front. Tougher tire on rear?
03-28-21, 06:45 AM
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Conti GP 4000 on front. Tougher tire on rear?
I have an orphan 28mm Continental GP 4000 that didn't fit under the fenders of my bike. I was thinking of pulling the fenders this summer and putting this on the front. It looks like the GP 4000 has given way to the GP 5000 and the prices are up. I was thinking that I would find a rear tire with a little more puncture resistance as I was firmly in the Clydesdale camp before I added the Covid 15. I've been riding 28mm Panaracer Gravelking slicks with out any flats and I'm looking to improve on this ride quality, so I don't think I need to go to a Gatorskins. Are the Continental GP 4 Seasons the happy medium I'm looking for? Thanks
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The GP 4 Seasons are a *very* happy medium! Durable, moderate rolling resistance (better than you'd think), excellent durability, and long life. I ride these in the off seasons when it's cold and flatting would be a real PITA, or when I don't have a local support system and want to reduce the chance of flatting. Based on your description I think they're an excellent choice.
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The GP 4 Seasons are a *very* happy medium! Durable, moderate rolling resistance (better than you'd think), excellent durability, and long life. I ride these in the off seasons when it's cold and flatting would be a real PITA, or when I don't have a local support system and want to reduce the chance of flatting. Based on your description I think they're an excellent choice.
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I'm running a set of 25s right now and they're not bad at all.
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I had a 28mm 4 Seasons on a Mavic Open Pro, it was about 26.5. Later I switched that for a 32mm, it was about 30.5. But that tire was ticklin' the underside of the calipers, had to make a change.
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I'll have to get the fenders off and swap the GP-4000 back and forth to see what the tolerances realy are I'm running 28mm actual tires under fenders right now, but its tight. 30.5mm should fit but I'm going to confirm before ordering. Thanks for the data point.
