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Road bike tyres any recommendation

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  • April 6, 2015 at 5:12 pm #23668
    Pret

    I am after a set of tyres preferably 25mm which could handle weekend rides a couple of sportives and one ride London to Paris.

    I did my own research and basically came up this:
    Schwalbe durano s,
    Schwalbe one
    Michelin pro 4
    Conti GP4000s2

    Any suggestions guys ?

    Ta

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  • June 15, 2015 at 8:23 am #840323
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    bmxboyx01

    Bit late, but I’ve had some
    Bit late, but I’ve had some real issues with my 28mm GP 4 Seasons – split around the rim and explosive when the tube is pushed out between tyre and rim. Back to Pro Race 4 for me…

    June 11, 2015 at 9:37 pm #840321
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    hsiaolc

    I have tired all four you’ve
    I have tired all four you’ve mentioned.

    Currently I have the Schwalbe One 28 on F an R. I really like them and I am awaiting a pair of them on the Mason Hunt wheels tubless Schwalbe One.

    They all great but I think Schwalbe One grip and rolling wins my vote. Durano S is mostly for winter wheels and I either use that or the Conti 4 season.

    June 11, 2015 at 1:51 pm #840319
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    Jaynana

    i ride on Michelin Pro4
    i ride on Michelin Pro4 Endurance currently,

    having used contis, vittorias before, they certainly have lasted longer!

    haven’t used Schwalbe yet, perhaps will try that next.

    April 9, 2015 at 6:46 pm #840317
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    PonteD

    I’ve had Michelin Pro4 SC’s
    I’ve had Michelin Pro4 SC’s on since November and have been pleased with them. I got a nasty cut in the sidewall a few days ago and have had to switch the rear to my standby Conti Ultra Sport I can’t wait to get my new tyres, for the last 2 days it’s been like cycling in molasses! I never thought that tyre choice could make such a difference but it has definitely been harder since downgrading my tyre.

    I have some Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX II’s on order (got a pair for £38 from CRC), I was hoping they’d turn up today but no joy. From reading around they are about on par with the pro4’s, I sincerely hope so, all you who have recommended them better be right! (or else đŸ˜‰ )

    April 9, 2015 at 2:19 pm #840315
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    leveller

    My vote goes to Schwalbe
    My vote goes to Schwalbe Ultremo ZX. Tried Pro 4’s for a while but just preferred the Ultremo. Not the longest lasting tyre I’ve used but man, it rolls well…

    April 8, 2015 at 8:58 pm #840313
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    Comrade

    A tight conti, who’d have
    A tight conti, who’d have thought?

    April 8, 2015 at 8:03 pm #840311
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    edster99

    Contis are great but they can
    Contis are great but they can be a bit tight, the only drawback for me. I’d go for the Vittoria Paves if your rims don’t play nicely with the Contis.

    April 8, 2015 at 6:42 pm #840309
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    Pret

    Thank you folks for all the
    Thank you folks for all the feedback ! Conti 4000s2 has pretty good feedback so will give them a try.

    April 8, 2015 at 3:44 pm #840307
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    fukawitribe

    dunnoh wrote:I ride Vittoria

    dunnoh wrote:
    I ride Vittoria Paves. I tried the Duranos for 3 months this winter and I was very impressed although they were a tad wobbly in the crud and wet. Paves puncture a bit and are a pig to go on, but I can bomb along on them and feel safe and comfortable in rubbish weather.

    I’d second the PavĂ©s, I have the 25mm and like them a lot – bags of grip in the dry or wet, seem pretty robust, comfy ride but lots of feedback and I personally found them very easy to put on the rims (Bontrager Race TLR). Not cheap and they obviously don’t feel as silky as some high TPI, lighter tyres but I they’ve done alright for me, I trust them and would use again.

    April 8, 2015 at 3:25 pm #840305
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    mike the bike

    crikey wrote:Quote: In fifty

    crikey wrote:
    In fifty years of reading reviews….

    And now Mr Cholmondley-Warner will deliver a verdict regarding the most efficacious pneumatic tyre available for mounting to your velocipede…. đŸ˜‰

    I’ve just switched from Schwalbe Ultremos to the latest Specialized Turbo tyres; very, very good IMO.

    You may mock elderly folk, and you may have youth on your side but I have er, um, aah. I’ll let you know when I remember what I have …..

    April 7, 2015 at 11:54 pm #840303
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    allanj

    A vote here for Schwalbe
    A vote here for Schwalbe Ones, tougher and gripper than Ultremos, roll just as well.

    April 7, 2015 at 9:09 pm #840301
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    crikey

    GP 4000s last a very long
    GP 4000s last a very long time, so I suspect that the turbos will suffer a much earlier demise.

    April 7, 2015 at 9:09 pm #840299
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    crikey

    GP 4000s last a very long
    GP 4000s last a very long time, so I suspect that the turbos will suffer a much earlier demise.

    April 7, 2015 at 8:35 pm #840297
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    Pret

    crikey wrote:Quote: In fifty

    crikey wrote:
    In fifty years of reading reviews….

    And now Mr Cholmondley-Warner will deliver a verdict regarding the most efficacious pneumatic tyre available for mounting to your velocipede…. đŸ˜‰

    I’ve just switched from Schwalbe Ultremos to the latest Specialized Turbo tyres; very, very good IMO.

    How does the Specialized turbo stand compare to Conti on mileage wise ?

    April 7, 2015 at 5:07 pm #840295
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    crikey

    …and a general rule for
    …and a general rule for tyre buying; the most expensive race tyre in any manufacturers range will ride the best in terms of feel and grip, but won’t last long. All a compromise, as always.
    Conti GP4000s are the best trade off between longevity and function, but are a wee bit …dull… when compared to top-of-the-range race tyres.

    Bit like condoms; the thinner the better until they break.

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