Time to buy new bike tires!
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amandaeve
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Can anyone recommend a bike tire comparison web site? I found a site last time I bought tires that independently reviewed a huge range of tires with side-by-side comparisons of cost, durability, traction, weight, etc. but now I can remember the site.
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This guys did a whole heap of research and he also gave his recommendation. https://intheknowcycling.com/
It really depends on what type of riding you do and the condition of your roads that will also help in making the right choice. For what it is worth I ride Conti's GP 4000s ii - 23's but will be considering s change to 25's when these are done.
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for what it's worth I just bought a set of Michelin Krylion Carbons and I'm fairly happy with them. I've only got about 110 miles on them but they track well and seem to be fairly responsive.
But I do not know of a site to compare tires.1 -
I've been extremely happy with GP4000s.1
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I've got Conti GP4000s on my tri bike and Michelin Lithion 2s on my road bike. I've been very happy with both. Though truthfully, I've had pretty good luck with most tires I've used. The only tire I've ever been unhappy with are Schwalbes (both the road and mountain tires)... most recently the Luganos.1
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Anybody have any suggestions for about a 50/50 split between pavement and dirt roads? Mostly it's hard packed dirt, sometimes gravel but mostly just dirt. I'm running 28s now, might go as big as 32 mm. I know they make GP4K in 28 mm, but I've never had them off the pavement.0
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NorthCascades wrote: »Anybody have any suggestions for about a 50/50 split between pavement and dirt roads? Mostly it's hard packed dirt, sometimes gravel but mostly just dirt. I'm running 28s now, might go as big as 32 mm. I know they make GP4K in 28 mm, but I've never had them off the pavement.
No, sorry... my off-pavement rides need full-on knobby tires.0 -
NorthCascades wrote: »Anybody have any suggestions for about a 50/50 split between pavement and dirt roads? Mostly it's hard packed dirt, sometimes gravel but mostly just dirt. I'm running 28s now, might go as big as 32 mm. I know they make GP4K in 28 mm, but I've never had them off the pavement.
No, sorry... my off-pavement rides need full-on knobby tires.
Interested to see what you like. I need a new set for my gravel bike.0 -
NorthCascades wrote: »Anybody have any suggestions for about a 50/50 split between pavement and dirt roads? Mostly it's hard packed dirt, sometimes gravel but mostly just dirt. I'm running 28s now, might go as big as 32 mm. I know they make GP4K in 28 mm, but I've never had them off the pavement.
No, sorry... my off-pavement rides need full-on knobby tires.
i'm with this....0 -
NorthCascades wrote: »Anybody have any suggestions for about a 50/50 split between pavement and dirt roads? Mostly it's hard packed dirt, sometimes gravel but mostly just dirt. I'm running 28s now, might go as big as 32 mm. I know they make GP4K in 28 mm, but I've never had them off the pavement.
To be honest, my I ride my CaadX on just about the same combination of surfaces, and after ripping apart or getting incessant visitations from the puncture fairy with most road tyres that weren't "armour plated" (think Schwalbe Landcruisers) I came to the conclusion that really the best option was to fit a good quality file-tread Cross Tyre - I'm currently running a pair of Vittoria Cross XN Pro's (622-31) - they actually roll faster, and feel much nicer than the "wooden" feeling Schwalbe's I mentioned before... I'm pretty sure that Schwalbe Sammy Slicks would be similar for my use, but as they're 35's they may be a bit too wide for your bikes clearance (no problem on my CaadX obviously, as its a cross bike, rather than a "gravel" bike.
Other than that, there are some fairly specialist "gravel" orientated tyres out there...
Challenge Almanzo Gravel Open Tubular
or something a little "racier"
Challenge Strada Bianca Open Tubular
or if you're riding tubeless compatible rims...
Schwalbe G-One Evo MicroSkin TL-Easy Folding Road Tyre
but they're not cheap to buy and experiment with, so I've no first hand yay/nay to give on them...
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I wanted to like 4000, I have really tried but I just couldn't... The ride felt too harsh for me even if I lower the pressure to than my normal. Pro4 felt too sticky - haven't tried the Power yet. Corsa CX nice on dry horrible in wet. Contrary to jacksonpt, I have been using Schwalbe the past 3 or so years from Ultremo ZX to One to Pro One, and am very happy with them. The ride is supple, gives me the springy feeling, great wet or dry. Panaracer Race A is also my go-to tyre. Race L is the spare tyre I travel with.
Btw just picked up some Specialized All in Taiwan, 2015 version but 2 for USD30 so pretty good deal... Come in at 250g each so not too bad (my digital food scale came in handy)0 -
Thanks everyone! It's time to get new tires for my roadie. I rode 23's until I moved to the city. I've been on 25's for a couple of years, but haven't liked them. Not sure if the tires are less responsive because of the tire (terrible low-durability Maxxis) or the size. I need new tires on my commuter, too (28's). That should be an easier purchase since I need durability but don't care so much about the responsiveness (I ride more defensively and less aggressively in the city).0
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Gator skins for me on all my road bikes. I hate fixing flats on the side of the road.0
