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Ultra Sports or Gatorskins

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  • April 23, 2018 at 3:37 pm #28407
    Psycheonabike

    Well, I’ve been out a lot lately in both good and not so good weather – but invariabley on the Somerset Levels, here inthe UK – some of the roads are less than kind too. I currently have Conti Ultra Sports on and (touches wood!) they’re still good after some long rides. But others have suggested for my France ride I should consider Gatorskins? 
     

    I am tempted to stick with what I know works……what are your thoughts?

    Cheers,

     

    Tony

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  • April 24, 2018 at 7:35 pm #917683
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    sergius

    I run both Conti GP4000SII

    I run both Conti GP4000SII and Gatorskins. 

    The GPs cut up badly and I get a few punctures on them (same as Schwalbe Ones).  I replaced the rear (it’s always the rear!) GP with a Gatorskin and haven’t had a puncture since.

     

    Inspecting it the other day, it doesn’t really seem to have been cut up at all either – which is quite unusual as I’ve not ever managed to have a tyre last long enough to worry about wear before; they’ve had so many nicks and cuts before then they get downgraded to turbo usage.

    April 24, 2018 at 7:24 pm #917681
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    Psycheonabike

    Be great if there was a Poll
    Be great if there was a Poll facility in here… 😉

    April 24, 2018 at 6:26 pm #917679
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    Zermattjohn

    Gatorskins are notoriously

    Gatorskins are notoriously difficult to fit/remove. I’ve snapped a number of tyre levers, and hurt a lot of fingers getting them on. They’re pretty puncture-proof, so fortunately it’s pretty rare you’ll need to remove them on the road. Also, they’re very “dull” feeling. GP4000s are a hell of a lot better in my opinion, and offer decent puncture resistance too. French roads are (mostly) a lot better than in the UK, so you’ll feel the benefit of more supple tyres.

    April 24, 2018 at 5:32 pm #917677
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    Grahamd

    GP4000 II for me too. 

    GP4000 II for me too. 

    I use GP 4000 II on my best wheels for the summer and use Gatorskins on my regular wheels for poorer road conditions. The Gatorskins are more robust IMHO, yes as with all tyres they can suffer a puncture, but have never  torn one, whereas I have torn GP 4000s on two separate occasions.

     

    April 24, 2018 at 4:59 pm #917675
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    mike the bike

    Correct.

    Correct.

    Gatorskins are the most over-rated tyre I’ve had the misfortune to ride, I have seldom been so disappointed by a product from a big name manufacturer.  I suffered flat after flat and was never happy with the grip, wet or dry.  A change to Schwalbe Duranos solved all those problems at a stroke.

    But I still buy Conti products, the GP4000 II is a remarkable tyre for summer riding on my best bike and my daughter loves her Cyclocross Speeds, which are amazingly comfortable.

      

    April 24, 2018 at 11:36 am #917673
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    Stef Marazzi

    Neither – Continental Four

    Neither – Continental Four Seasons.

    Ultra sports puncture too easily although they are fast.

    Gatorskins have terrible wet grip and feel “wooden”, they also flatten off badly and cut up.

    Conti Four seasons, are fast, light, grippy and have mega puncture resistance. Worth paying the extra for.

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