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Hey I am old enough to remember when we could stock up and save on getting GP4000s tires from PBK for $28 each. 
I am running low on tires and generally running GP5000 (clincher not tubular, 25mm and/or 28), looking around it seems the going rate is $70. Inflation indeed!!
Anyone know of a good, reliable source that might be the best value?
I am running low on tires and generally running GP5000 (clincher not tubular, 25mm and/or 28), looking around it seems the going rate is $70. Inflation indeed!!
Anyone know of a good, reliable source that might be the best value?
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03-18-24, 09:26 AM
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Based on what I've seen, they'll make you fly with a 100 knot headwind. I want to see you ride in that....
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03-18-24, 09:29 AM
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Hey I am old enough to remember when we could stock up and save on getting GP4000s tires from PBK for $28 each.
I am running low on tires and generally running GP5000 (clincher not tubular, 25mm and/or 28), looking around it seems the going rate is $70. Inflation indeed!!
Anyone know of a good, reliable source that might be the best value?
I am running low on tires and generally running GP5000 (clincher not tubular, 25mm and/or 28), looking around it seems the going rate is $70. Inflation indeed!!
Anyone know of a good, reliable source that might be the best value?
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03-18-24, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS;[url=tel:23187402
23187402[/url]]
For future reference.
For future reference.
03-18-24, 09:35 AM
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Good idea. Wolf tooth has a cute "color shop" for that sort of stuff.
I do like the purple but the grips area bit too thick at 6.5 mm. When they wear out I will probably try some of the classic ESI's at 5 mm. They don't have as many colors unfortunately, but once I land on something I like, I can bling it out to match.
I do like the purple but the grips area bit too thick at 6.5 mm. When they wear out I will probably try some of the classic ESI's at 5 mm. They don't have as many colors unfortunately, but once I land on something I like, I can bling it out to match.
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03-18-24, 09:38 AM
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Phooey. I am pretty picky about my tires, so despite my thrift I will pony up whatever is necessary for the GP5Ks. I was hopeful to find them for 50-60 bucks a pop (not 70), what with the glut of bike parts etc. I would hope they would be on sale somewhere....
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03-18-24, 09:40 AM
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There is great value to be had in tire+tube setups. The cheapest stuff makes the biggest difference.
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03-18-24, 09:42 AM
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Lilly was up from 3:30 to 5 this morning. awesome. Big volume over F/S/Su as well, for me at least (these days). I'm sorta fatigued rn but not awfully so.
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03-18-24, 09:44 AM
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I have tried offerings from Vittoria and Pirelli which might be 20% cheaper than Conti and maybe it's placebo, but I really like my Contis...so splurging on tires and tubes (I sometimes dabble in latex during the summer months) is worth it.
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Originally Posted by datlas;[url=tel:23187766
23187766[/url]]Phooey. I am pretty picky about my tires, so despite my thrift I will pony up whatever is necessary for the GP5Ks. I was hopeful to find them for 50-60 bucks a pop (not 70), what with the glut of bike parts etc. I would hope they would be on sale somewhere....
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Hey I am old enough to remember when we could stock up and save on getting GP4000s tires from PBK for $28 each.
I am running low on tires and generally running GP5000 (clincher not tubular, 25mm and/or 28), looking around it seems the going rate is $70. Inflation indeed!!
Anyone know of a good, reliable source that might be the best value?
I am running low on tires and generally running GP5000 (clincher not tubular, 25mm and/or 28), looking around it seems the going rate is $70. Inflation indeed!!
Anyone know of a good, reliable source that might be the best value?
You can send me the $20 this saves you on the 25s.
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Amazon.com : Grand Prix 5000 700 X 23 Black-BW + Black Chili : Sports & Outdoors
You can send me the $20 this saves you on the 25s.
You can send me the $20 this saves you on the 25s.
Amazon.com : Continental Grand Prix 5000 700 X 25 Black-BW + Black Chili 2-Count : Sports & Outdoors
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03-18-24, 10:18 AM
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Geez, dude! Family site! TMI!!!!
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"Combining the durable qualities of classic work boots with the pedal-efficient performance of cycling shoes, the Quoc Chelsea cycling boots are made to keep you comfortable both on and off the bike."
$250 at REI.
"Combining the durable qualities of classic work boots with the pedal-efficient performance of cycling shoes, the Quoc Chelsea cycling boots are made to keep you comfortable both on and off the bike."
$250 at REI.
03-18-24, 10:41 AM
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According to Bicyclerollingresistance.com, the Contis are between 2.2 and 4 w lower RR/tire than the Vittoria Corsa 1.0 and 2.0. I noticed a difference between the Contis and the Corsas - the Corsas felt slower, and indeed WERE slower, on the same Sunday route, by about 0.4 mph over 59 miles,
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03-18-24, 10:59 AM
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According to Bicyclerollingresistance.com, the Contis are between 2.2 and 4 w lower RR/tire than the Vittoria Corsa 1.0 and 2.0. I noticed a difference between the Contis and the Corsas - the Corsas felt slower, and indeed WERE slower, on the same Sunday route, by about 0.4 mph over 59 miles,
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03-18-24, 11:03 AM
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This will save you even more on the 25s.
Amazon.com : Continental Grand Prix 5000 700 X 25 Black-BW + Black Chili 2-Count : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Continental Grand Prix 5000 700 X 25 Black-BW + Black Chili 2-Count : Sports & Outdoors