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Tire recommendations for CAAD12
Looking for 28c clinchers for my new CAAD12 Ultegra with rim brakes. Priority is good ride quality,freedom from harshness, and reasonable puncture resistance. My riding is on urban roads
Been reading lots reviews and comments on the Cont GP4000sii and the Schwalbe One V-Guard as well as the new Michelin Power series. I know Conti is the go-to for a lot of riders. Some have said it tends to pass more road shock through than others. Lot of people also like Schwalbe.
Most reviews focus on speed and puncture resistance, less so with ride quality. I suppose it's very subjective.
Comments and suggestions would be appreciated.
Been reading lots reviews and comments on the Cont GP4000sii and the Schwalbe One V-Guard as well as the new Michelin Power series. I know Conti is the go-to for a lot of riders. Some have said it tends to pass more road shock through than others. Lot of people also like Schwalbe.
Most reviews focus on speed and puncture resistance, less so with ride quality. I suppose it's very subjective.
Comments and suggestions would be appreciated.
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I like Schwalbe One mostly because I have usually been able to find them for less then the equivalent Conti or Michelin. If anyone can really tell the difference between ride quality and road shock between three tires that are basically identical other then brand name then you are a better man than I am.
Puncture resistance comes with weight and ride quality penalty so I'd just go with good tires and a spare tube/air supply which you should have regardless
Puncture resistance comes with weight and ride quality penalty so I'd just go with good tires and a spare tube/air supply which you should have regardless
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https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...d-bike-reviews
Highest puncture resistance out of the top 10 lowest rolling resistance tires.
Highest puncture resistance out of the top 10 lowest rolling resistance tires.
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Yes, but what about ride quality between the different tires?
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...d-bike-reviews
Highest puncture resistance out of the top 10 lowest rolling resistance tires.
Highest puncture resistance out of the top 10 lowest rolling resistance tires.
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The more relevant question for the Conti's is not ride quality, but if they will fit?
I do not know as I don't have a Caad 12 but they are quite a big tyre.
I do not know as I don't have a Caad 12 but they are quite a big tyre.
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Don't think you could go wrong with the Conti's then.
They will be as fast as anything else and I have found them to have adequate wear and puncture resistance qualities.
I would not believe any comments about them having a harsh ride. They do not and really I do not think any fast rolling tyres do.
They will be as fast as anything else and I have found them to have adequate wear and puncture resistance qualities.
I would not believe any comments about them having a harsh ride. They do not and really I do not think any fast rolling tyres do.
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How about running the Conti Ultra Sport tire in 28c? I use them for all riding and run at 100 psi rear, 90 psi front and find them comfortable and durable. No flats in 2 years and the tires have about 4000 miles on them. Air pressure will affect ride quality as much as thread count and tire construct, which is why I run 90 up front.
Added benefit: Low cost.
Added benefit: Low cost.
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When I picked up my Caad12 with 105s, LBS said the Conti 28’s were actually narrower than the 25’s but not to go larger than the 28’s. I’m not going to measure the widths but the Conti’s are very nice and smooth.
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I have GP4000S II 28mm on my road wheelset. They measured 31mm on my 17mm inner width wheelset and now measure 32mm wide on my 22mm inner width wheelset so make sure you have the clearance.
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Looking for 28c clinchers for my new CAAD12 Ultegra with rim brakes. Priority is good ride quality,freedom from harshness, and reasonable puncture resistance. My riding is on urban roads
Been reading lots reviews and comments on the Cont GP4000sii and the Schwalbe One V-Guard as well as the new Michelin Power series. I know Conti is the go-to for a lot of riders. Some have said it tends to pass more road shock through than others. Lot of people also like Schwalbe.
Most reviews focus on speed and puncture resistance, less so with ride quality. I suppose it's very subjective.
Comments and suggestions would be appreciated.
Been reading lots reviews and comments on the Cont GP4000sii and the Schwalbe One V-Guard as well as the new Michelin Power series. I know Conti is the go-to for a lot of riders. Some have said it tends to pass more road shock through than others. Lot of people also like Schwalbe.
Most reviews focus on speed and puncture resistance, less so with ride quality. I suppose it's very subjective.
Comments and suggestions would be appreciated.
Many believe there is some side wall integrity sacrifice for the rolling resistance of the Conti GP4000's. Many have had issues with side wall blow outs with them. Go out on the web. You don't read about this with Vittoria, or Michelins. I find Michelins also to be great tires but they seem to wear quickly.
So, we each have our favorites.
Conti's aren't harsh...or rather I agree with others that say that is baloney. But, sidewall issues are reported. Many will come to this thread and say, that is baloney as well because they love their Conti's and low rolling resistance for a training clincher.
You will derive a more plush ride by going to 28's, not the brand of tire. If want plushness, actually racing tires roll the softest, but you give up puncture resistance and generally durability as well with softer rubber compound. Racing tires are the fastest of course with their more supple carcass.
No free lunch. I like Vittorias because of the ten's of thousands of miles I have gone on them with relatively low punctures, good durability and a relatively fast and durable training clincher that you can pick up for less than $40/tire.
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The Pro4 Es also inflate wider than specified. Still, why change when they're pretty good tires already? Are they worn out?