Road Bike Tires Suggestions
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Road Bike Tires Suggestions
In need to get some new Road Bike Tires.
700x23c is proper size.
More less something of good quality. That will get me through the road bike season. April to October
Used on pavement. So not looking for gravel bike tires.
Not in need of the fastest tire by any means.
Something that won't wear out too much. That can handle a bit of everything. So not out to beat Olympic records by any means. Just looking for best bang for buck
Right now I been using Continental Gatorskin which is ok.
Also
Vittoria Rubino Pro. which is not bad.
Suggestions on what you all like to use for your road bike set ups.
I often average 200 to 350km a week during the summer season for sure.
So yes I do ride often and do some longer rides.
Thanks for all your help
700x23c is proper size.
More less something of good quality. That will get me through the road bike season. April to October
Used on pavement. So not looking for gravel bike tires.
Not in need of the fastest tire by any means.
Something that won't wear out too much. That can handle a bit of everything. So not out to beat Olympic records by any means. Just looking for best bang for buck
Right now I been using Continental Gatorskin which is ok.
Also
Vittoria Rubino Pro. which is not bad.
Suggestions on what you all like to use for your road bike set ups.
I often average 200 to 350km a week during the summer season for sure.
So yes I do ride often and do some longer rides.
Thanks for all your help
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Gatorskins suck IME. I rate them as horrible. Rubino Pro is a decent tire. Currently I have Conti 5000 tires on my single and tandem, 23mm on the single and 32 on the tandem. I like them a lot. The rubber is not easily cut for some reason and they don't seem to pick up glass and flints like some tires. They do wear in the back as the miles build up. I replace my tires when they develop that big flat in the back and start to flat more often. You're asking way too much in terms of durability, like 3600 miles?? really? IMO don't worry about that. Replace the tire when it gets worn and starts to flat. It's like paying your bills. Riding costs money. Don't skimp. Buy your tires and hope you wear them out. How long they last depends on how hard you push on the pedals.
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Pirelli Cinturato Velo are nice versatile tyres. Narrowest version is 24c, which would probably clear your frame unless 23c tyres are already a super tight fit. If you have frame clearance to go a bit wider I would too.
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I've grown to like the Conti 5000's. A nice ride, not as harsh as the Grand Prix 4 Seasons I run in the winter.
As well, maybe think about using 25mm's or even 28's. Wider means you can run a bit less air pressure, makes the ride more comfortable.
As well, maybe think about using 25mm's or even 28's. Wider means you can run a bit less air pressure, makes the ride more comfortable.
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If you want a tire that wears well and isn’t too expensive, check out the Victoria Zaffiro Pro.
Not the lightest tire, but they hold up.
Not the lightest tire, but they hold up.
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consider Conti GP 4 Season tires. Not the fastest road tire, but a big step up from the Gatorskins.
I'm riding Michelin Power Road tires that I like a lot. No flats, they roll nice and handle nicely, as well. Worth a look.
I'm riding Michelin Power Road tires that I like a lot. No flats, they roll nice and handle nicely, as well. Worth a look.
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23mm "durability" tires like Gatorskins or 4S on a road bike sound really awful. A stiff/heavy/slow "durability" tire in an ultra-narrow size makes zero sense to me. It's like the worst of both worlds.
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I agree, but check that your frame will actually clear them. If it's an older bike designed for 23c, then you probably won't be able to go very much wider.
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If I'm riding on my carbon road bike, then I'm trying to go fast--so my bike equipment purchases are aligned around that priority. I run Schwalbe Pro One tubeless in 25mm width.
I also have a steel road bike as a commuter. Going fast is less of a priority there, so I'm running Vittoria Rubino Pro Control with tubes in 25mm width. It's still on the faster side compared to gatorskins, but has a bit more puncture protection.
I also have a steel road bike as a commuter. Going fast is less of a priority there, so I'm running Vittoria Rubino Pro Control with tubes in 25mm width. It's still on the faster side compared to gatorskins, but has a bit more puncture protection.
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Just changed from Conti GP4 SII to GP5 last week and went to a nice 40 miles ride.
Since I was looking more for comf, I have 32mm front and 28mm rear. I only ride paved and 7 flats in 4 years.
GP4 has last well to me, 3 to 4k miles (?) on both my commuter and recreation bikes.
Since I was looking more for comf, I have 32mm front and 28mm rear. I only ride paved and 7 flats in 4 years.
GP4 has last well to me, 3 to 4k miles (?) on both my commuter and recreation bikes.