Tire recommendations
07-27-21, 08:08 PM
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Tire recommendations
I'm no speed burner but for an upcoming Sprint triathlon, I am debating between Conti 5000 (tube) and Vittoria Corsa G2.0 (tube). Interestingly, they are identically priced. I am replacing Vittoria Zaffiro Pro. 700 X 25.
Recommendations for the best option with increased speed being primary?
Recommendations for the best option with increased speed being primary?
07-27-21, 08:42 PM
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The GP 5000 is about as good an overall tire as you can get.
It seems that all the Graphene (G) tires Vittoria has come out with lately are worse than their previous models.
I always go to rollingresistance.com and check out their results. You might want to check it out.
The Corsa G+ 2.0 (Open) is heavier, slower, and provides no better puncture protection when compared to the GP 5000.
I’ve been using Vittoria Rubino Pro III’s for a while and won’t buy their new Rubino Pro Graphene offering. I do have a couple of sets of the III’s stored up. I might go to the GP 5000 instead.
John
It seems that all the Graphene (G) tires Vittoria has come out with lately are worse than their previous models.
I always go to rollingresistance.com and check out their results. You might want to check it out.
The Corsa G+ 2.0 (Open) is heavier, slower, and provides no better puncture protection when compared to the GP 5000.
I’ve been using Vittoria Rubino Pro III’s for a while and won’t buy their new Rubino Pro Graphene offering. I do have a couple of sets of the III’s stored up. I might go to the GP 5000 instead.
John
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07-28-21, 05:06 AM
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on my clincher wheels i've had both the non-tubeless and tubeless gp5000 (both with tubes) and the tubeless version seems to be more stiff and gives a different, imo better feel. they feel sturdier.
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Can you elaborate a little more? I picked up some GP5000s in 32c tubed version and haven't mounted them yet.
07-28-21, 05:42 AM
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it's hard to say based purely on feel but it's as if the sidewalls were stiffer and the profile became "pointier" and thus more willing to bend into corners...
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