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10-25-19, 10:06 PM
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New Tires
I blew out the sidewall bead on my rear wheel today and am in need of a replacement. The Current kit has Continental Vectran Breaker 700x23C and I think I'd like to increase that to a 700x25C but wonder what other tire options are out there in this class. SO, obviously a clincher and it is to be mounted on a Trek Madone 4.7 with Velocity Deep V rim with 32 blade spokes. The rim should be good from 19 to 28mm so 25mm is OK.
Looking at the Continental line the Grand Prox 5000 looks suitable and Amazon has them for $90USD for a pair of them. I need to get something quick as I'm dead in the water right now. Any other brands worth looking at?
Brian
Looking at the Continental line the Grand Prox 5000 looks suitable and Amazon has them for $90USD for a pair of them. I need to get something quick as I'm dead in the water right now. Any other brands worth looking at?
Brian
10-26-19, 12:25 AM
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Brian,
Are you looking to save money or spend money?
One thing to mention,.. Are your carbon rims eating the bead? If so then it might limit you to the tires you can put on those rims.
If not...
Competitive Cyclist has the Vittoria CX Open clinchers for around 30$. They ride like a dream but dont hold up as well but are cheap enough to make it worth the spend. The newer G2/G3 Corsas might hold up better but are pricey. I've also got a set of the Rubino Pro G+ tires and those ride pretty good, not quite as supple as the corsas, but hold up much better.
If you want to stick with continental then get the 5000s.
Vittoria and Continental are all I ride these days. Some guys swear by schwalbe but I've got 2 sets hanging with all kinds of issues and stopped buying them and just use them on the trainer now. I have also have had issues with hutchinson tires.
-Sean
Are you looking to save money or spend money?
One thing to mention,.. Are your carbon rims eating the bead? If so then it might limit you to the tires you can put on those rims.
If not...
Competitive Cyclist has the Vittoria CX Open clinchers for around 30$. They ride like a dream but dont hold up as well but are cheap enough to make it worth the spend. The newer G2/G3 Corsas might hold up better but are pricey. I've also got a set of the Rubino Pro G+ tires and those ride pretty good, not quite as supple as the corsas, but hold up much better.
If you want to stick with continental then get the 5000s.
Vittoria and Continental are all I ride these days. Some guys swear by schwalbe but I've got 2 sets hanging with all kinds of issues and stopped buying them and just use them on the trainer now. I have also have had issues with hutchinson tires.
-Sean
10-26-19, 12:39 AM
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I'd go with Vittorias or Veloflex. I have never liked the GP4000s and against my better judgement, my LBS convinced me to try out GP5000s. They just dont "feel" as supple or soft as Vittorias or Veloflex.
(Obviously, this isnt a scientific, double-blind test, and there is always the possibility of confirmation bias affecting my opinion).
(Obviously, this isnt a scientific, double-blind test, and there is always the possibility of confirmation bias affecting my opinion).
10-26-19, 07:58 AM
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A nice tire for the price. A bit more durable than 5000s, good all-round tire:
https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp...jor=1&minor=27
https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp...jor=1&minor=27
10-26-19, 08:06 AM
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IMO, it is hard to beat Vittoria Rubino Pro for the price and quality combination. Good ride, good traction, good mileage, low weight, lots of sizes. What's not to like?
10-26-19, 12:16 PM
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Brian,
Are you looking to save money or spend money?
One thing to mention,.. Are your carbon rims eating the bead? If so then it might limit you to the tires you can put on those rims.
If not...
Competitive Cyclist has the Vittoria CX Open clinchers for around 30$. They ride like a dream but dont hold up as well but are cheap enough to make it worth the spend. The newer G2/G3 Corsas might hold up better but are pricey. I've also got a set of the Rubino Pro G+ tires and those ride pretty good, not quite as supple as the corsas, but hold up much better.
If you want to stick with continental then get the 5000s.
Vittoria and Continental are all I ride these days. Some guys swear by schwalbe but I've got 2 sets hanging with all kinds of issues and stopped buying them and just use them on the trainer now. I have also have had issues with hutchinson tires.
-Sean
Are you looking to save money or spend money?
One thing to mention,.. Are your carbon rims eating the bead? If so then it might limit you to the tires you can put on those rims.
If not...
Competitive Cyclist has the Vittoria CX Open clinchers for around 30$. They ride like a dream but dont hold up as well but are cheap enough to make it worth the spend. The newer G2/G3 Corsas might hold up better but are pricey. I've also got a set of the Rubino Pro G+ tires and those ride pretty good, not quite as supple as the corsas, but hold up much better.
If you want to stick with continental then get the 5000s.
Vittoria and Continental are all I ride these days. Some guys swear by schwalbe but I've got 2 sets hanging with all kinds of issues and stopped buying them and just use them on the trainer now. I have also have had issues with hutchinson tires.
-Sean
My rims are aluminum, not CF. I'm not looking to spend more or to go cheap, just wanted some feedback on the options. On my previous road bike, a Canondale Aluminum I can't remember the model, I ran tubulars and never, I mean never had a flat and never had a tire roll off the rim -- as I recall they were Victoria Corsa but that was 30 years ago so my memory may be off a bit.
I don't know what type of tires I'd opt for today as so much has changed, but I would dearly love to have the reliability the tubulars gave me back in the day. Of course, the conditions are different where I live now and I have to believe I'd have had a few flats with the tubulars given the barb like plant materials we have here in the Salt Lake City area versus upstate NY -- the roads were better in NY as well.
Brian
10-26-19, 12:27 PM
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Thanks, checked them out and I might give them a shot -- I need two though so looking for a deal on two.
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10-26-19, 09:19 PM
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Well I just remembered I had an old set of wheels before the Powertap SL+ and it had a Bontrager RaceXLite 700x23C so I just threw that on my rim and will hopefully do another ride tomorrow. Still plan on getting a set of new tires but this will get me going until I do.
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10-27-19, 09:20 PM
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Can I hop on this thread? Need new tires 700x25 or 28, was looking at the rubino pro III's. I'm commuting with my bike, roads are a little rough but I'm not planning on driving over all the potholes ect. Looking for good value and hopefully around 70 for a pair or something like that. Anybody got any other recommendations? Most important thing for me is reliability and longevity, and then grip.
10-27-19, 09:58 PM
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also throwing in the pirelli velo p zero in the mix.
I've recently purchased a pair (25mm, blue) and they're doing great.
Pirelli is reasonably new to the bycicle tire market but I was pleasantly surprised with them.
I've recently purchased a pair (25mm, blue) and they're doing great.
Pirelli is reasonably new to the bycicle tire market but I was pleasantly surprised with them.
10-27-19, 10:16 PM
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Seem pretty good, interesting situation on amazon in that they're around the same price, the PZero 28 and the Pro III 25, might get the PZero just so I can run a little cushier. Also was looking at the continental gator hardshells now that I'm in this price point. Seems like that decision can't really go wrong.
bicyclerollingresistance . com/road-bike-reviews/compare/pirelli-p-zero-velo-2017-vs-vittoria-rubino-pro-iii-2014
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competitivecyclist . com/vittoria-rubino-pro-3-tire?skidn=VIT0033-BK-S23&ti=UExQIENhdDpCaWtlIFRpcmVzOjE6MzpjY0NhdDEwMDQ1OA==
Found this deal think I'm gonna pounce on two, seems like a sweet deal
bicyclerollingresistance . com/road-bike-reviews/compare/pirelli-p-zero-velo-2017-vs-vittoria-rubino-pro-iii-2014
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competitivecyclist . com/vittoria-rubino-pro-3-tire?skidn=VIT0033-BK-S23&ti=UExQIENhdDpCaWtlIFRpcmVzOjE6MzpjY0NhdDEwMDQ1OA==
Found this deal think I'm gonna pounce on two, seems like a sweet deal
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10-30-19, 02:55 PM
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Try www.merlincycles.com. Bought there around 2 months ago set of Rubino Pro G2.0 with tubes for very reasonable price.
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10-30-19, 03:03 PM
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Try www.merlincycles.com. Bought there around 2 months ago set of Rubino Pro G2.0 with tubes for very reasonable price.
10-30-19, 03:25 PM
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You just missed a pair of 5K's at PBK for $75. Similar deals can be had if your not in a hurry.
10-30-19, 03:40 PM
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I blew out the sidewall bead on my rear wheel today and am in need of a replacement. The Current kit has Continental Vectran Breaker 700x23C and I think I'd like to increase that to a 700x25C but wonder what other tire options are out there in this class. SO, obviously a clincher and it is to be mounted on a Trek Madone 4.7 with Velocity Deep V rim with 32 blade spokes. The rim should be good from 19 to 28mm so 25mm is OK.
Looking at the Continental line the Grand Prox 5000 looks suitable and Amazon has them for $90USD for a pair of them. I need to get something quick as I'm dead in the water right now. Any other brands worth looking at?
Brian
Looking at the Continental line the Grand Prox 5000 looks suitable and Amazon has them for $90USD for a pair of them. I need to get something quick as I'm dead in the water right now. Any other brands worth looking at?
Brian
10-30-19, 05:43 PM
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10-30-19, 09:02 PM
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Congratulations for good tires! Nevertheless I guess pair of Rubino Pro G2.0 with tubes is better deal.
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10-31-19, 08:10 AM
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Are all 5K's tubeless, or are there two different models? One tubeless and one tubed?
11-06-19, 06:04 AM
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If your just looking to try a new tire, I would recommend the Schwalbe pro ones. I’ve had a couple sets and they seem to be fast, smooth and supple. Knock on wood, I’ve only had 1 flat in 3k miles and they was before I switched to tubeless.
11-06-19, 07:27 AM
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If you haven't seen yet, a new Pro One has been recently released. The old Pro One will stick around with a lower MSRP, but move down one tier under the One TLE name and it gets the new Addix compound; I haven't looked recently, but the "old" Pro One might be available at a good price as vendors clear out the old to make room for the new.
