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  • April 18, 2012 at 7:18 am #15581
    atlaz

    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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  • April 20, 2012 at 10:28 am #675025
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    spongebob

    had gatorskins, lasted
    had gatorskins, lasted forever, thousands of miles without punctures or too much sign of wear.

    Just got Rubino Pro’s, no punctures so far, seem more prone to cutting though.

    April 20, 2012 at 6:59 am #675023
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    atlaz

    LBS had Krylion Carbon at a
    LBS had Krylion Carbon at a decent price so I had their last pair.

    April 19, 2012 at 7:47 pm #675021
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    Adey

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

    April 18, 2012 at 8:16 pm #675019
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    limitingfactor

    Conti Gatorskins for me.
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    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.

    April 18, 2012 at 7:54 pm #675017
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    fred22

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

    April 18, 2012 at 7:51 pm #675015
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    TheHatter

    +1 for Durano’s
    +1 for Durano’s

    April 18, 2012 at 7:39 pm #675013
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    atlaz

    Are you asking or telling?
    Are you asking or telling? 😉

    April 18, 2012 at 7:24 pm #675011
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    Simon E

    Schwalbe Durano?
    Schwalbe Durano?

    April 18, 2012 at 3:30 pm #675009
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    jonomc4

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

    April 18, 2012 at 11:52 am #675007
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    SPAM Naval

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

    April 18, 2012 at 8:57 am #675005
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    notfastenough

    Specialized All-Condition
    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.

    April 18, 2012 at 8:01 am #675003
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    JonSP

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

    April 18, 2012 at 7:29 am #675001
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    John_the_Monkey

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

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