Best for grip Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case Road Tyre or Continental Gator Hardshell ?

APOLLO118 · 2019-03-27T13:23:05+00:00

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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March 27, 2019 at 1:23 pm #29468

APOLLO118

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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March 27, 2019 at 4:37 pm #938327
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Master Bean wrote:

Master Bean wrote:
32mm 4 seasons are available. https://www.evanscycles.com/continental-grand-prix-4-season-700c-folding-duraskin-road-tyre-EV212744?1=-1,esvcrea:316727577560,esvplace:,esvd:m,esvtg:pla-301059643184,esvo:EV212744-28-BLK,esvaid:50080&1=-1&lsft=esvt:60654-GOUKE5028514,esvq:,esvadt:999999-0-1354386-1&esvwa=NISO_Bike%20Tyres_Continental_No%20Year_Normal&esvwa=NISO_Bike%20Tyres_Continental_No%20Year_Normal&esvwc=UK_Shopping_PR-M_Components_Bike%20Tyres&esvwc=UK_Shopping_PR-M_Components_Bike%20Tyres&esvt=60654-GOUKE5028514&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-1354386-1&esvcrea=316727577560&esvplace=&esvd=m&esvtg=pla-301059643184&esvo=EV212744-28-BLK&esvwm=CPC&esvws=Google&esvwt=&esvaid=50080&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuzkBRAhEiwA9E3FUthuiBlQWgsVvc9ob90j2_GOKEHwDzd7nA7FIUeKYK1X5rcGKScOzxoCnPYQAvD_BwE

Good spot, thanks for your help

March 27, 2019 at 4:29 pm #938325
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32mm 4 seasons are available.
32mm 4 seasons are available.

https://www.evanscycles.com/continental-grand-prix-4-season-700c-folding-duraskin-road-tyre-EV212744?1=-1,esvcrea:316727577560,esvplace:,esvd:m,esvtg:pla-301059643184,esvo:EV212744-28-BLK,esvaid:50080&1=-1&lsft=esvt:60654-GOUKE5028514,esvq:,esvadt:999999-0-1354386-1&esvwa=NISO_Bike%20Tyres_Continental_No%20Year_Normal&esvwa=NISO_Bike%20Tyres_Continental_No%20Year_Normal&esvwc=UK_Shopping_PR-M_Components_Bike%20Tyres&esvwc=UK_Shopping_PR-M_Components_Bike%20Tyres&esvt=60654-GOUKE5028514&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-1354386-1&esvcrea=316727577560&esvplace=&esvd=m&esvtg=pla-301059643184&esvo=EV212744-28-BLK&esvwm=CPC&esvws=Google&esvwt=&esvaid=50080&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuzkBRAhEiwA9E3FUthuiBlQWgsVvc9ob90j2_GOKEHwDzd7nA7FIUeKYK1X5rcGKScOzxoCnPYQAvD_BwE

March 27, 2019 at 4:15 pm #938323
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Rapha Nadal wrote:
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 700×28 but not a 700×32 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.

March 27, 2019 at 1:58 pm #938321
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Avoid Gator tyres if you’re

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.
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