Schmorglebot Posted November 7, 2019 Share My plan is to see what Black Friday brings locally, failing that I'll shop abroad. Right now Merlin is winning at +-R980 for a pair of 25C GP4000s and I think I have access to a mule to bring 'em home Unless Mamil decides to share Edited November 7, 2019 by Schmorglebot Mamil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrie Posted November 7, 2019 Share https://www.cyclelab.com/product/continental-gp4000-700x25c-road-tyre/ Mamil and Schmorglebot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted November 7, 2019 Share I always wanted to be an only child!!My plan is to see what Black Friday brings locally, failing that I'll shop abroad. Right now Merlin is winning at +-R980 for a pair of 25C GP4000s and I think I have access to a mule to bring 'em home Unless Mamil decides to share BigDL and Schmorglebot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmorglebot Posted November 7, 2019 Share https://www.cyclelab.com/product/continental-gp4000-700x25c-road-tyre/ This looks like a winner option, thank you BigDL, Arrie and Mamil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted November 7, 2019 Share in a years time, it will be even harder to find these, so rather make the switch now to the 5000's, they are much better. MDJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted November 7, 2019 Share in a years time, it will be even harder to find these, so rather make the switch now to the 5000's, they are much better. or get a few sets now and stash them Schmorglebot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted November 7, 2019 Share I have a stash of 3 sets bought on the last CW special ... How long will they last in storage? The rubber might go hard and become unusable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmorglebot Posted November 7, 2019 Share How long will they last in storage? The rubber might go hard and become unusable. I've stored a set for over a year and a half with no problems. I just kept them in a sealed bag and kept them out of the light Long Wheel Base and BigDL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmorglebot Posted November 7, 2019 Share in a years time, it will be even harder to find these, so rather make the switch now to the 5000's, they are much better. It's really all down to price for me. When the 5000s come down a bit I'll gladly make the switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted November 7, 2019 Share Haven't bought a GP4000 since I switched to Pirelli PZero Velo for the rear and Velo4S for the front.Won't need to get another GP4000 ever again. The King is dead long live the King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmorglebot Posted November 7, 2019 Share Haven't bought a GP4000 since I switched to Pirelli PZero Velo for the rear and Velo4S for the front.Won't need to get another GP4000 ever again. The King is dead long live the King The data on www.bicyclerollingresistance.com makes a pretty compelling case for the Pirelli's. Thanks for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted November 7, 2019 Share The data on www.bicyclerollingresistance.com makes a pretty compelling case for the Pirelli's. Thanks for the tip Its not just the rolling resistance. The Pirelli grip better in damp to full wet conditions too.The compound seems to be quite resilient to cuts from stones and glass. The Black Chilli seems to cut and tear where as the Pirelli compound cuts a bit then seems to resist further fracture. I am getting so much better mileage as well. I haven't tried the GP5000 yet but the Pirelli just ticks the boxes.Also at the same pressure as the GP4000 they feel softer. So I run them 5psi higher. They're just so supple. Really great tyre and Bikemob has them on special at the moment BigDL, Schmorglebot and Mongoose! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmorglebot Posted November 7, 2019 Share Its not just the rolling resistance. The Pirelli grip better in damp to full wet conditions too.The compound seems to be quite resilient to cuts from stones and glass. The Black Chilli seems to cut and tear where as the Pirelli compound cuts a bit then seems to resist further fracture. I am getting so much better mileage as well. I haven't tried the GP5000 yet but the Pirelli just ticks the boxes.Also at the same pressure as the GP4000 they feel softer. So I run them 5psi higher. They're just so supple. Really great tyre and Bikemob has them on special at the moment Man, you make some good points! I'm convinced! Take that Continental! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted November 7, 2019 Share https://bikemob.co.za/collections/bfcm/products/continentalgp5000tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HdB Posted November 7, 2019 Share Its not just the rolling resistance. The Pirelli grip better in damp to full wet conditions too.The compound seems to be quite resilient to cuts from stones and glass. The Black Chilli seems to cut and tear where as the Pirelli compound cuts a bit then seems to resist further fracture. I am getting so much better mileage as well. I haven't tried the GP5000 yet but the Pirelli just ticks the boxes.Also at the same pressure as the GP4000 they feel softer. So I run them 5psi higher. They're just so supple. Really great tyre and Bikemob has them on special at the momentHmm, I'll bite. Ordered two Pirelli 4S tyres from Evobikes (they were slightly cheaper for 23mm size than Bikemob, 25mm is just too close for comfort on my frame). Had a sidewall cut this weekend on a GP5000, due to a small rock I didn't see in the bunch. Only my third race with them. Bye R900... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted November 7, 2019 Share Hmm, I'll bite. Ordered two Pirelli 4S tyres from Evobikes (they were slightly cheaper for 23mm size than Bikemob, 25mm is just too close for comfort on my frame). Had a sidewall cut this weekend on a GP5000, due to a small rock I didn't see in the bunch. Only my third race with them. Bye R900... I have three repaired GP4000s's with side wall cuts. Very frustrating. I use them on my training bike and on the rear wheel only. Too expensive to throw away and repaired with a Leyzyne gator they seem to be holding up well enough. They also go into the DC spare tyre bin so if needed they go onto a tea bike and I don't fret about never seeing it again. The Pirelli Pzero Velo 4S is a softer rubber so may not last as well on the rear but I think you will like the grip on the front. I'm a little overconfident with it at the moment. HdB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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