not gatorskins, but not race rubber either

fat bloke

Is there any worthwhile middle ground here? Want sort of nice-to-ride training/sportive/not racing tires, but durability and cost a factor (high and low respectively).

Are gatorskin style tires the best bet really?

Any other recommendations?
Any good online deals at the moment?

levitronix

conti grand prix not the gp4000 version comes in a 22mm and 24mm does the job

marketty

+1 on the conti GP, got a set from roseversand 22mm front and 24mm back a couple weeks ago, v happy with them, €44 delivered but I'd say that offer is over

Paul Kiernan

Planet X have Stelvio's for £14.99 each, plus a fiver delivery.

Mycroft H

Panaracer pasela?

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/tyres/road/product/review-panaracer-pasela-tg-10684

There about 25ish on CRC including delivery. I've them on my commuter and there pretty nice tyres to cycle on and I've yet to have a puncture with them. You can get blackwall versions if tan is not your cup of tea.

happygoose

Spend the extra and get GP4000S's, 8000km on mine (3 punctures) and still going strong, I'll get another 5000+ on them. 28.50 on bike24
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=5032;page=1;menu=1000,4,22,35;mid=0;pgc=0

gman2k

I'd like to throw Schwalbe Durano Plus into the mix!
Yours for around 26e from bike-discount.de
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k373/a35099/durano-plus-23-mm.html?mfid=78
I have a pair on my steel bike, and I'm happy with them, other reviews seem good too.

Chips Lovell

I find GP4000S to be right in the middle of raciness and puncture protection.

jdt101

happygoose wrote: »

Spend the extra and get GP4000S's, 8000km on mine (3 punctures) and still going strong, I'll get another 5000+ on them. 28.50 on bike24
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=5032;page=1;menu=1000,4,22,35;mid=0;pgc=0

13000km+ on a set of gp4000s's are you being serious?

fat bloke

That kinda mileage on race rubber sounds mental alright!

CSS have Michelin lithion 2's, a pair for 30 quid, which is pretty cracking, though I'd say they're a bit lightweight.

I have ultrema r1's left over from a previous wednesday special, so I want something cheaper than they were or else I'll just use them. Y'knowhumsayin?

J Madone

fat bloke wrote: »

That kinda mileage on race rubber sounds mental alright!

CSS have Michelin lithion 2's, a pair for 30 quid, which is pretty cracking, though I'd say they're a bit lightweight.

I have ultrema r1's left over from a previous wednesday special, so I want something cheaper than they were or else I'll just use them. Y'knowhumsayin?

Krylion carbon Michelin are the biz
Not that dear either. Highly recommended , have them on my winter bike, great grip , good wear