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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
To some degree, this is likely. At the same time, there are known (if you happened to research) issues with some brands. Conti, which has to probably be the most ubiquitous brand out there being sold online and at the LBS, seems to be a problem child -- even acknowledged by wheel manufacturers. If/when I were to go TL, they would have to be at the bottom of my list for consideration if buying today.
Eg. https://boydcycling.com/blogs/news/a...p5000-tl-tires or looking at this 'difficulty' rating charts of LightBicycle's (at least for their 25mms): https://www.lightbicycle.com/newslet...th-Charts.html

and for hookless: However, as with Zipp, the Continental GP500 TL and Vittoria Corsa are not on Giant's approved list.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/p...ed-them-468466
Yup. They do have a reputation and I've never understood the Conti adoration (they're fine, but don't walk roll on water), so "missing out" on them was never a concern when I bought the Zipps.
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