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09-01-18, 11:04 PM
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Vittoria Rubino G+ Speed.
09-02-18, 05:56 PM
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Depends if you skid or not.
Vittoria Corsa have been my go to tires for anything primarily hitting the pavement.
They can be found for practically almost half-off online vs in-store. They will not last very long at all if you are brakeless and skid a lot.
Vittoria Corsa have been my go to tires for anything primarily hitting the pavement.
They can be found for practically almost half-off online vs in-store. They will not last very long at all if you are brakeless and skid a lot.
09-03-18, 07:51 PM
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Vittoria Corsa G+ for ride quality and looks.
Continental Gatorskins or Gatorhardshells for heavy urban riding.
Continental Gatorskins or Gatorhardshells for heavy urban riding.
09-03-18, 08:28 PM
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Gatorskin hardshell tires are my favorite. I also just started running tire liners a little over a month ago. Bomb proof!
09-03-18, 11:10 PM
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I’ve been running these Serfas Seca tires for awhile now. They seem fine, no real problems to report, but they make the bike ride like a horse, and they seem a little slippery around corners at times. I think I’ll try the Vittoria tires based on the feedback. Thanks, folks.
09-04-18, 09:22 AM
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Do you want good ride feel, durability or cost?
Some people swear by Gatorkins. I think they ride like sh*t. Personally as a good, inexpensive, decent riding and durable all around tire I like Paselas. But I will probably sacrifice a little durability for road feel next time and go with something like Vittoria Corsas or Challenge Strada Biancas or something from Compass that comes in around 28.
Some people swear by Gatorkins. I think they ride like sh*t. Personally as a good, inexpensive, decent riding and durable all around tire I like Paselas. But I will probably sacrifice a little durability for road feel next time and go with something like Vittoria Corsas or Challenge Strada Biancas or something from Compass that comes in around 28.
09-04-18, 10:47 AM
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Folding gators. I think they ride fine and wear like iron. Never get flats anymore, even when I skid them down to the cords. Cheap tires don't last so you end up paying the same in the long run. Want to try out a GP4000 on the front wheel though.
09-04-18, 11:06 AM
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Do you want good ride feel, durability or cost?
Some people swear by Gatorkins. I think they ride like sh*t. Personally as a good, inexpensive, decent riding and durable all around tire I like Paselas. But I will probably sacrifice a little durability for road feel next time and go with something like Vittoria Corsas or Challenge Strada Biancas or something from Compass that comes in around 28.
Some people swear by Gatorkins. I think they ride like sh*t. Personally as a good, inexpensive, decent riding and durable all around tire I like Paselas. But I will probably sacrifice a little durability for road feel next time and go with something like Vittoria Corsas or Challenge Strada Biancas or something from Compass that comes in around 28.
09-04-18, 11:33 AM
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Panaracer Gravelkings do it for me. Full confidence on the street and wide enough for off the path.
Rubino g+ are nice too for road use
Rubino g+ are nice too for road use
09-04-18, 02:47 PM
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Depends on what you want in a tire. For value/affordability, any of the Vittoria Rubino series are a good choice - see Tim's link above. The Serfas Seca posted by @CBee is also a smart buy. For durability you can go w Conti Gatorskins, but they ride like bricks. For a soft, fast, high end tire check the Corsa G+'s, or the older model Corsa Evo CX are also very nice. A lot of people swear by Conti GP4000's but the sidewalls are weak and they've torn on me one too many times. Lastly, the Michelin Pro 4 Endurance seems to be a nice balance IME between a fast tire and a bullet proof tire
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Depends on what you want in a tire. For value/affordability, any of the Vittoria Rubino series are a good choice - see Tim's link above. The Serfas Seca posted by @CBee is also a smart buy. For durability you can go w Conti Gatorskins, but they ride like bricks. For a soft, fast, high end tire check the Corsa G+'s, or the older model Corsa Evo CX are also very nice. A lot of people swear by Conti GP4000's but the sidewalls are weak and they've torn on me one too many times. Lastly, the Michelin Pro 4 Endurance seems to be a nice balance IME between a fast tire and a bullet proof tire
09-04-18, 03:14 PM
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+1 And Vittoria brought back ribbed thread! (Why it disappeared for 30 years I'll never understand. Probably the best all around thread ever. NOt the best but very good for rolling resistance, corning and no surprises in the wet. And they are the best for that rare event when you drop your tire into a crack or rut and have to climb out.)
I'd started thinking my love of the most common tread on sewups in the day was just my imagination; that I only thought it was that nice. I always like the high end Vittorias. Bought a pair of the 28c Corsa G+. Went for a ride. Wow! But that could just nice tires and 28c, Then I did the rut climb, Oh yeah! Ribbed tread! Put 25c G+ on my good bike. Wow! again. Ant that rut climbing ability, My ribbed tread love is back!
For city/rain/winter (except snow and ice), I love the Paselas. Not great at anything but a really nice compromise with a very decent ride. Not great glass protection but a tread and pattern that picks up very little. The larger Paselas work quite well off road. I wouldn't use them for serious off-road riding but for the occasional they work quite well.
Ben
I'd started thinking my love of the most common tread on sewups in the day was just my imagination; that I only thought it was that nice. I always like the high end Vittorias. Bought a pair of the 28c Corsa G+. Went for a ride. Wow! But that could just nice tires and 28c, Then I did the rut climb, Oh yeah! Ribbed tread! Put 25c G+ on my good bike. Wow! again. Ant that rut climbing ability, My ribbed tread love is back!
For city/rain/winter (except snow and ice), I love the Paselas. Not great at anything but a really nice compromise with a very decent ride. Not great glass protection but a tread and pattern that picks up very little. The larger Paselas work quite well off road. I wouldn't use them for serious off-road riding but for the occasional they work quite well.
Ben
09-04-18, 03:24 PM
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I read on another thread that the Krylion 2 Endurance is replacing the Pro 4 Endurance, which has been my choice for high-mileage training tires for the last several years.
09-04-18, 04:58 PM
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09-04-18, 07:45 PM
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+1 And Vittoria brought back ribbed thread! (Why it disappeared for 30 years I'll never understand. Probably the best all around thread ever. NOt the best but very good for rolling resistance, corning and no surprises in the wet. And they are the best for that rare event when you drop your tire into a crack or rut and have to climb out.)
I'd started thinking my love of the most common tread on sewups in the day was just my imagination; that I only thought it was that nice. I always like the high end Vittorias. Bought a pair of the 28c Corsa G+. Went for a ride. Wow! But that could just nice tires and 28c, Then I did the rut climb, Oh yeah! Ribbed tread! Put 25c G+ on my good bike. Wow! again. Ant that rut climbing ability, My ribbed tread love is back!
For city/rain/winter (except snow and ice), I love the Paselas. Not great at anything but a really nice compromise with a very decent ride. Not great glass protection but a tread and pattern that picks up very little. The larger Paselas work quite well off road. I wouldn't use them for serious off-road riding but for the occasional they work quite well.
Ben
I'd started thinking my love of the most common tread on sewups in the day was just my imagination; that I only thought it was that nice. I always like the high end Vittorias. Bought a pair of the 28c Corsa G+. Went for a ride. Wow! But that could just nice tires and 28c, Then I did the rut climb, Oh yeah! Ribbed tread! Put 25c G+ on my good bike. Wow! again. Ant that rut climbing ability, My ribbed tread love is back!
For city/rain/winter (except snow and ice), I love the Paselas. Not great at anything but a really nice compromise with a very decent ride. Not great glass protection but a tread and pattern that picks up very little. The larger Paselas work quite well off road. I wouldn't use them for serious off-road riding but for the occasional they work quite well.
Ben
09-05-18, 08:31 AM
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I found the Michelin products to be twitchy, nervous when pushed near the limits during hard cornering. They would not slide until the limit was reached and then they would just let go without warning. They roll like billiard balls and have tons of grip but will bite you if pushed past their limits.
The Vittoria products seem to be a little more forgiving and predictable. They will start to slide gently, letting you know that you are near the limit, and if you let off then they will gently start to grip again. Very supple and easier to push hard.
The Corsa G+ is 252 grams. The Rubino G+ Speed is 198 grams and I believe it is superior to the Corsa G+ in terms of grip in corners, how it accelerates due to light weight and rolling resistance especially at pressures >100 PSI. The Corsa G+ pick up every pebble, leaf and grain of sand or glass and will be coming off my bike as soon as they wear out in favor of the Rubino G+ Speed.
Rubino G+ Speed wear out fast though, and are probably not a good choice for areas with nasty roads and lots of debris.
The Corsa G+ Speed is interesting but at $80 each I'm in no rush to find out.
I'm thinking of a townie bike and those Compass jobbers look really nice.
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The Vittoria products seem to be a little more forgiving and predictable. They will start to slide gently, letting you know that you are near the limit, and if you let off then they will gently start to grip again. Very supple and easier to push hard.
The Corsa G+ is 252 grams. The Rubino G+ Speed is 198 grams and I believe it is superior to the Corsa G+ in terms of grip in corners, how it accelerates due to light weight and rolling resistance especially at pressures >100 PSI. The Corsa G+ pick up every pebble, leaf and grain of sand or glass and will be coming off my bike as soon as they wear out in favor of the Rubino G+ Speed.
Rubino G+ Speed wear out fast though, and are probably not a good choice for areas with nasty roads and lots of debris.
The Corsa G+ Speed is interesting but at $80 each I'm in no rush to find out.
I'm thinking of a townie bike and those Compass jobbers look really nice.
-Tim-
09-05-18, 08:33 AM
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I would never ride 25mm personally. That being said, my favourite all around/do it all tyres would be the schwalbe g-one speed.
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If you like to skid, and / or have a lot of goatheads in your area, these are ideal, and come in 700 x 26:
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...ave-found.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...ave-found.html