Tyre recommendation

atlaz, April 18, 2012

I'm after a new set of tyres. I want something relatively fast rolling in a 23 which isn't just for dry conditions and won't be dead after 1000 miles. I'm looking to ride from home in Luxembourg down Europe some point in summer so quite fancy not having to source or carry new tyres along the route. Not puncturing every 10km might be a good idea too.

So yes, I'm aware I want the moon on a stick but any recommendations?

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Krylion Carbon? Roll nicely enough at the recommended pressure, seem pretty hard wearing.

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posted by John_the_Monkey [397 posts] 18th April 2012 - 8:29

I've been delighted with Maxxis Re-Fuse, no punctures, seems very tough, but can't detect any speed penalty.

posted by JonSP [34 posts] 18th April 2012 - 9:01

Specialized All-Condition Training tyre seem very good from my couple of rides on them, and Road.cc gave them an excellent review - something about if you could only have one pair of tyres, needing to be fast, durable, puncture-resistant, then these are it, or words to that effect.

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posted by notfastenough [2053 posts] 18th April 2012 - 9:57

Conti GP4000s. I'm a big fan of these tyres, get very few punctures on my daily commute and weekend long rides

posted by SPAM Naval [111 posts] 18th April 2012 - 12:52

Conti 4 seasons tyres - I have been very happy with my one - reasonable grip - reasonable weight - no puntures

posted by jonomc4 [26 posts] 18th April 2012 - 16:30

Schwalbe Durano?

posted by Simon E [1356 posts] 18th April 2012 - 20:24

Are you asking or telling?

posted by atlaz [114 posts] 18th April 2012 - 20:39

+1 for Durano's

posted by TheHatter [755 posts] 18th April 2012 - 20:51

Specialized turbo elite are really good tyres that don't get the attention they deserve. Probably cheaper than contis etc too.

posted by fred22 [195 posts] 18th April 2012 - 20:54

Conti Gatorskins for me.

-1 for Durano unfortunately. Yes, they are light, comfortable and fast, but I had a very early sidewall failure on one after only a few hundred miles. OK it might have been a one off, but the sidewalls are very thin and i wouldnt trust them again. Pity as in all other respects they are very good and, especially, light.

The gatorskins are heavier than Durano but still grippy, fast and fairly comfortable. IMO a reasonable compromise between weight and robustness for a long run. Cornering on gatorskins is especially fun at speed as they really grip well.

posted by limitingfactor [16 posts] 18th April 2012 - 21:16

Bontrager Race-Lite's have been good for me
Over 1500 miles to date and no punctures (touchwood)
Good VFM