Road cycling tyres - Gatorskins or GP4000 S or better?

[Jacques Lotriet]

hi guys,

 

any recommendations regarding road tyres, gatorskins vs gp4000 s, or something else?

 

thanks

[Jay_B]

Cant go wrong with GP4000, I just got a set two weeks ago and am really impressed with them. Good value for money in all regards.

[Falco]

Gatorskins for training, GP4000S for racing

 

Not forgetting the new GP4000S11, supposed to have a slightly lower rolling resistance than the old one. I use both, can't say I can feel the difference

['Dale]

Ultremo ZX

 

Lowish rolling resistance

Tough enough for punctures

Edited July 28, 2014 by ' Dale

[Pure Savage]

I like the GP4000S, can feel the difference both in performance and in my pocket!

[Spinnekop]

Something I noticed this past week.

Going from GP4000s to Gators, the bike was more "sticky" to the rollers. I had to put down more watts to maintain a certain speed. Going back GP4000s there was a very distinct difference in rolling resistance. Also the Gators were a lot heavier as expected.

[cadenceblur]

GP4000s. While they're more expensive, you can definitely feel the difference. Are prone to cuts, but I have had decent "puncture" performance from them.

[Falco]

Something I noticed this past week.

Going from GP4000s to Gators, the bike was more "sticky" to the rollers. I had to put down more watts to maintain a certain speed. Going back GP4000s there was a very distinct difference in rolling resistance. Also the Gators were a lot heavier as expected.

 

As far as I can remember the Gatorskins are about 100g heavier than the GP's. They definitely have a much higher rolling resistance.

[DJR]

Gatorskins for training, GP4000S for racing

What he said!

[Jonkie]

Have you tried Vitoria Rubino pro 3's? Not to heavy, rolls well and gives good milage. You can even run them tubeless. I have been running them tubeless for +- 3000 km up to now with no problems.

Edited July 28, 2014 by Jonkie

[Jacques Lotriet]

thanks guys. will take all feedback into consideration