Set up tubeless, road race tires like the GP5000 S and Schwalbe Pro One, especially in the 30 - 34mm widths on 20+mm internal width rims, are now viable comfortable fast commute tires, with very decent puncture protection. For me, they have to be "easily" mounted tubeless. vs the struggle I had with Gravel King slicks, which otherwise are also more reasonably priced fast commuter, vs the top tier road race tires.
https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting...ng-2022-a.html
Originally Posted by
rsbob
To say the difference between the two was amazing is an understatement. Had run Gators on my old steel bike for decades due to their puncture resistance. When commuting to work, the last thing I wanted to be late for was a flat. So no longer commuting and decided to make the switch and the difference in comfort, rolling resistance and cornering is unreal. The rolling resistance is super low in comparison. I run 5000 TLs on my other bike and love them, so decided to give the tubed versions a try. Wow.