Road bike tyre choices

['Dale]

Been riding 4000s for years with no problems, but decided to try out the ONE's also in 25mm. So far so good. Had a puncture though Thursday morning from glass. 1st puncture in years. Must add that tyre pressure was on the low side and with the rains lately, there is a lot of glass pieces that have been washed across the road. I find on a wet road when standing the back wheel looses traction much easier than the contis which makes me wary on wet corners. They mount much easier on my rims, so will most probably continue using them.

 

That was the conditions for both my tyres puncturing during winter

Wet roads, debris, glass and goeters spills onto tarmac

[LOOK695]

That was the conditions for both my tyres puncturing during winter

Wet roads, debris, glass and goeters spills onto tarmac

Yep, road was wet and pressure around 5,5 bar. Only about 3km into ride, phoned wife to come fetch me????

[bikebloke]

Been riding 4000s for years with no problems, but decided to try out the ONE's also in 25mm. So far so good. Had a puncture though Thursday morning from glass. 1st puncture in years. Must add that tyre pressure was on the low side and with the rains lately, there is a lot of glass pieces that have been washed across the road. I find on a wet road when standing the back wheel looses traction much easier than the contis which makes me wary on wet corners. They mount much easier on my rims, so will most probably continue using them.

 

are you running them low like that to compensate for the slipping on wet ?

 

im not all that filled with confidence after all this info guys

I run high milage also I went thru my previous set of gators without a single flat and have been running this set since july without a single flat

they don't slip in wet either

 

stick with what works for you I suppose

['Dale]

are you running them low like that to compensate for the slipping on wet ?

 

im not all that filled with confidence after all this info guys

I run high milage also I went thru my previous set of gators without a single flat and have been running this set since july without a single flat

they don't slip in wet either

 

stick with what works for you I suppose

 

 

Hehehe

I've had my time with Gators

 

You run 25c with your rims?

It allows for comfier rides and greater traction

[bikebloke]

Hehehe

I've had my time with Gators

 

You run 25c with your rims?

It allows for comfier rides and greater traction

 

yup 25 c

 

they are more comfy

im just dubious about changing to a new tyre for marginal gain and then sitting on the side of the road with a tyre lever in my mouth and a frozen finger from a ice cold bomb

 

hate punctures

['Dale]

yup 25 c

 

they are more comfy

im just dubious about changing to a new tyre for marginal gain and then sitting on the side of the road with a tyre lever in my mouth and a frozen finger from a ice cold bomb

 

hate punctures

 

Hehehe

For sure

 

I also choose my training routes, where possible

Some roads are just not great where party-goers chuck wynbottels and there's often industrial debris

Some roads are cyclist-friendly

[Pah Bear]

I use gators (23 front / 25 rear) and check my tires for glass fragments regularly. I deflate and pinch the tire, checking for glass fragments stuck in the rubber. Then use superglue to close the hole thus caused. Keep my pressure close to max. Got this advice from a semi pro. Over time have removed plenty fragments and find this a worthwhile exercise as I rarely get punctures.

[LOOK695]

are you running them low like that to compensate for the slipping on wet ?

 

 

stick with what works for you I suppose

No, I sometimes only pump my tyres once in two weeks. I know my training route and road conditions so can go lower for more comfort. If it is an unknown route, I pump max 7,5 bar. Have wider clinchers and with extra volume of 25mm tyre it is more than enough. Oh and I way just over 90kg

[eddy]

im just dubious about changing to a new tyre for marginal gain and then sitting on the side of the road with a tyre lever in my mouth

 

Another advantage of the Conti GP4000 is that you don't need a tyre lever to remount them.

 

A good technique and a firm grip and they pop on without any assitance.

[LOOK695]

Another advantage of the Conti GP4000 is that you don't need a tyre lever to remount them.

A good technique and a firm grip and they pop on without any assitance.

On my Eurus wheels the 4000s were easy to mount but very hard on my carbon wheels. The ONE I only need a lever for about the last quarter of mounting

[bikebloke]

Another advantage of the Conti GP4000 is that you don't need a tyre lever to remount them.

 

A good technique and a firm grip and they pop on without any assitance.

 

depends on your wheelset ..

some tyres and some wheelsets easy ,others not so

folding tyres easier than wire beads

ali wheels are easy

carbon wheels I always need a lever

[eddy]

On my Eurus wheels the 4000s were easy to mount but very hard on my carbon wheels. The ONE I only need a lever for about the last quarter of mounting

Yip, some rims with a nice deep channel in the middle make it easy but I have managed GP4000s even on my ENVEs albeit that it needed strong thumbs and a bit of saliva to help things along