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Best for grip Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case Road Tyre or Continental Gator Hardshell ?
Hi, Im from the U.K. middle aged and new to cycling, I would like some advice on these two tyres;- Bontrager AW1 Hard-case or Continental Gator hardshell [both 700 x 32].
I am looking for a tyre to use all year round and cope with all weather conditions, my main number one is which one would provide the better grip [cornering] in wet conditions ? secondly which is the "quicker/less effert required for better speed" of the two ? and last which of the two is better at resisting punctures ? Thanks for any help.
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32mm 4 seasons are available.
https://www.evanscycles.com/continental-grand-prix-4-season-700c-folding...
Good spot, thanks for your help
Avoid Gator tyres if you're looking for grip as they don't really possess any! If you can stretch to 4 Seasons then you'll be rewarded with both grip & speed. Can't comment on the Bontragers though.
Thanks for the reply, I have looked at the 4 Seasons and they do look good, I can only see a 700x28 but not a 700x32 would the 28 fit my wheel ? I should say the bike is a Trek FX 7.3 and is used for exercise/touring, I average about 12 Miles per hour, thanks again.