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Standard tyres. should I upgrade? what to?

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  • February 21, 2012 at 5:36 pm #15162
    obutterwick

    Having just taken delivery of my new Bianchi Via Nirone 7, I’m now considering ‘making it my own’. I’ve ridden it once, on the factory-fitted Vittoria Zaffiro Slick 700×25 tyres, but would welcome advice on them. Are they any good? Worth keeping? Should I buy alternatives and, if so, what?

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  • February 22, 2012 at 11:06 pm #666945
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    Martin Thomas

    Late to this one, but defo +1
    Late to this one, but defo +1 for the Michelin Krylion 25s – best tyres I’ve ever used.

    February 22, 2012 at 10:31 pm #666943
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    obutterwick

    Thank you!
    Thank you!

    February 22, 2012 at 10:13 pm #666941
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    obutterwick

    Wow, more responses than
    Wow, more responses than expected! Definitely lots to consider and it seems the the current Vittorias aren’t really worth keeping on. It’s more of a training bike than anything, but going to be doing 100 miles-ish per weekend to begin with. The roads in and around York aren’t the smoothest.

    February 22, 2012 at 3:13 pm #666939
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    mancsi

    Conti GP4000s – Clincher?
    Conti GP4000s – Clincher? What does this mean?

    February 22, 2012 at 1:49 pm #666937
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    mr-andrew

    If this is your race day
    If this is your race day bike, can recommend whole heartedly recommend the Ultremo’s or Veloflex Kevlar. I’ve never had an issue with 23c tyres, and both of these are really supple and grippy. They don’t last that well though. If you are planning on this being more of an all round bike, I’d consider the Schawlabe Durano S or Conti GP4000. I have founf that the GP’s don’t inspire a lot of confidence in corners.

    February 22, 2012 at 12:57 pm #666935
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    russyparkin

    ultremo r1 or zx, brilliant
    ultremo r1 or zx, brilliant never had one of the p words in over 3000km

    February 22, 2012 at 12:04 pm #666933
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    issacforce

    conti 4000s 1 puncture in 3
    conti 4000s 1 puncture in 3 years cant ask for better than that. 27pound from tweeks cycling free p&p too

    February 22, 2012 at 11:20 am #666931
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    joemmo

    more wood for the
    more wood for the fire…
    Conti Gatorskins for all round riding and spring / summer commuting, I have a pair of 28s for maximum lump absorption.
    Conti Grandprix are lighter, gummier and faster but not as puncture resistant, they are nominally 24mm wide but as good as 25 really.

    February 22, 2012 at 10:37 am #666929
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    ilovemytinbred

    It massively depends on
    It massively depends on intended use. Consider: price, punctures, speed/grip, longevity.

    I ride gator hardcase at the moment (25s) as they last forever and dont puncture, Im doing 300+ miles a week so thats good. However I would consider them too slow and slippy to be much fun.

    I had some conti 4000 (not 4000s) 23s. These were a bit quicker and grippier but wore out in no time and punctured on a weekly basis. – not great at anything.

    Conti 4 seasons. These wear quick if you do a lot of miles, they are much much nicer to ride than gators in every way. Possibly the most sure footed winter tyre I have used.

    Veloflex record- amazing quick lovely feeling race tyre. More puncture proof than you might think. Dont use for general riding.

    Vittoria open pro cx. Lovely tyre, get cut up fairly easily, puncture more than some. I use them on my best bike in the summer for shorter rides.

    Not used the Michelin krylion but considered by most to be a good blend of grip and puncture resistance for the winter.

    Use a latex tube on the vittoria or veloflex- feels better and you go faster.

    23s in the summer or race bike. They are faster than 25s (aero I guess, as rr is higher)

    February 22, 2012 at 10:14 am #666927
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    Super Domestique

    I will go for Conti GP4000
    I will go for Conti GP4000 soon tbh. I was tempted with the Ultremo ZX like my father has, until I witnessed how easily he shredded one! :O

    February 22, 2012 at 3:28 am #666925
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    Low Speed Wobble

    At 360g and with a thread
    At 360g and with a thread count almost in single figures, these are DEFINATELY in line to be your first upgrade. Have a look at the Continental GP4000S. You’ll cut a quarter kilo off your rotating mass in an instant, and have a lower rolling resistance and smoother ride to boot. It’ll feel like a different bike altogether. Do stick with the 25s. Other than feeling the need to look ‘pro’ I don’t understand why so many cyclists persist with anything narrower for the majority of rides.

    February 22, 2012 at 1:53 am #666923
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    dino

    I liked the way the Michelin
    I liked the way the Michelin Pro Race gripped the surfaces on which we ride in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia… but they did wear fast. I ride Gatorskin by Continental… love them.

    February 21, 2012 at 10:34 pm #666921
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    WolfieSmith

    Michelin Pro Race are good
    Michelin Pro Race are good but they do indeed wear quickly. Cuts and divots aside – they down to the canvas after 12 months. Vitoria were puncture magnets for me. Schalbe are good for summer. I have Conti GP 4000s now but they haven’t touched road yet as the summer bike’s on the rollers only. 🙁 Sounds like a nice bike. Have fun.

    February 21, 2012 at 9:53 pm #666919
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    Cooks

    +1 on the Conti gp4000.
    +1 on the Conti gp4000.

    February 21, 2012 at 9:50 pm #666917
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    mediconabike

    Also worth considering
    Also worth considering Continentals – Michelins have good rolling resistance and grip but wear quickly. Continental 4000Ss or 4000s should give you good rolling resistance, good puncture protection and last several thousand miles.

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