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  • 07-02-2019 2:00pm
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    magicbastarder
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    probably need to swap the tyres on my genesis out soon; they're four years old and i've done 9k+ on them, plus another 2k or 4k (can't remember which the previous owner of the bike had put on them), so they don't owe me anything.

    apart from GP4000s or 5000s, what do people favour these days for good all-rounders? i'd want some puncture protection as it'll be my (two days a week) commuting bike they'll be going on, but that gets taken out on leisure spins quite often too, and is my go-to bike in the winter.

    a chap in 360 recommended bontrager AW2s for about 60% of the cost of the GP5000s.
    the tyres currently on the bike are continental grand sports, and i've been happy with them - two punctures in the time i've been using them, and one of those was a pinch flat caused by me letting the pressure get too low.


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    jamesd
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    Continental 4 Season - Im using them all winter and excellent.


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    Fighting Tao
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    I’ve been using Vittoria Corsa G+ since last July. Not a problem with them.


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    smacl
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    For a road tyre with some puncture protection, I've had good experience with Durano plus


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    magicbastarder
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    Fighting Tao wrote: »
    I’ve been using Vittoria Corsa G+ since last July. Not a problem with them.
    are they generally more race oriented?


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    Fighting Tao
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    are they generally more race oriented?

    No idea. I’ve been using them for leisure and commuting. Now my commute is only between 12-14km each day depending on route. I prefer them over the GP4000s II I had on before. I check the pressure once a week to be sure.


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    ED E
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    Armadillos
    https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Specialized/All-Condition-Armadillo-Elite-Road-Clincher-Tyre-700c/3EJN

    They trade a little comfort for huge protection and grip is on par with the new 5000s (which are very good).


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    ted1
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    Schwalbe Durano plus, with smart guard.

    Much prefer these over contis which I don’t rate st all.

    About 40% cheaper than gp5000

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/schwalbe-durano-plus-folding-tyre-smartguard/rp-prod128939


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    mirrormatrix
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    You'll do well to beat marathon plus for puncture protection. I don't like them though as I find they have a lack of grip in certain situations.


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    magicbastarder
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    cheers, i have a pair of marathon plus i bought off weepsie, with a bit of use on them. i've not tried them yet, partly because i hear they're beasts to get on.


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    rushfan
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    Swear by Panaracer Ribmo. Got roughly 10k out if a set without any puncture.


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    ted1
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    mirrormatrix wrote: »
    You'll do well to beat marathon plus for puncture protection. I don't like them though as I find they have a lack of grip in certain situations.

    try the Durano, they've better grip.


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    droidus
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    jamesd wrote: »
    Continental 4 Season - Im using them all winter and excellent.

    Seconded.


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    magicbastarder
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    so two votes for GP 4 seasons
    one for Vittoria Corsa G
    two for Durano Plus
    one for specialized armadillos
    one for panaracer ribmo

    no clear leader yet...


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    dahat
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    Why change? If the existing ones were good just replace with same?


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    magicbastarder
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    just seeing what's out there - the last pair were 'chosen' because they were already on the bike, wondering if i could do better.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I'm disappointed MB didn't call the thread "a tyred old question" :p


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    magicbastarder
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    i thought what would have been too obvious!


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    rodneyTrotter.
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    Vittoria Corsa g are excellent. I have them on both my bikes . Fantastic grip and fast rolling . No punctures yet on either . Schwalbe one v guard are excellent too


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    Wishbone Ash
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    Another vote for Schwalbe Durano Plus - I'm averaging a puncture about every 10,000kms on them.

    Panaracer Ribmo's are great also but a complete b@stard to get off and on at the roadside on a cold night.


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    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,492 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i have a ribmo on one bike and i managed to skin knuckles trying to get it on.


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    #22
    magicbastarder
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    i managed to skin knuckles trying to get it on.
    i should point out i do not mean this in the marvin gaye sense.


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    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    I have GP 4000s II's on the commuter, used to have ultra sports on the old bike, cant fault either, but prefer the niceness of the 4000s's.


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    Get In There
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    I have these on my commuter bike. Second pair now.

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/lifeline-prime-armour-road-tyre/rp-prod155225

    Can't fault them for the price really. I've found puncture protection to be brilliant. They roll ok


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    Chartsengrafs
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    i have a ribmo on one bike and i managed to skin knuckles trying to get it on.

    I don’t like the feel of them either. I found Durano Plus, although heavy, roll a lot better. Grip better too.


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    Miklos
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    It's pretty hard to whack the auld Continental GP4000s. I'll probably put the 5000s on the race/summer bike for this season.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Is there any chance a poll could be put up?


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    Cetyl Palmitate
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    My $0.02

    Vittoria voyager hyper.

    Used them for 2 years.

    https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews/vittoria-voyager-hyper-2016


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    Ray Bloody Purchase
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    cheers, i have a pair of marathon plus i bought off weepsie, with a bit of use on them. i've not tried them yet, partly because i hear they're beasts to get on.

    Are they really a bastard to put on? I ordered a pair this week after three punctures in the last month. My tyres are in a sh1te.


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    smacl
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    Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »
    Are they really a bastard to put on? I ordered a pair this week after three punctures in the last month. My tyres are in a sh1te.

    I put them on both the kids bikes with slime filled tubes recently, couple of decent tyre levers and some patience and they're not so bad. Best done indoors, with a can of beer at your side to ease any initial frustration.


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    Ray Bloody Purchase
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    smacl wrote: »
    I put them on both the kids bikes with slime filled tubes recently, couple of decent tyre levers and some patience and they're not so bad. Best done indoors, with a can of beer at your side to ease any initial frustration.

    I'll bring a slab into the shed and do it. I won't do it where anyone can hear my wailing and cursing.

    I've a long history of snapping tyre levers. :(


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