tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post3608069770215917066..comments2023-10-19T06:12:14.383-06:00Comments on Road Rage Cycling Blog: Choosing the Right Road TireUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post-13170571749807792582011-01-26T10:52:04.343-06:002011-01-26T10:52:04.343-06:00Eggie-
Having not tried the Schwalbe Ultremo; I c...Eggie-<br /><br />Having not tried the Schwalbe Ultremo; I can't say for certain - but often, a tire that is grippy is the result of a softer rubber compound. Softer rubber is grippy, comfy, and corners well; but wears faster.<br /><br />Somehow, Continental seems to have found a nice balance between all these factors with the Black Chili compound that they're using on the 4000s. Can you find lighter, "grippyer", smoother riding tires? Yes. Will they last as long? Probably not. <br /><br />But again, that's why you have to ask yourself: What characteristics are most important to me?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02961912675726868313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post-36485355096603847152011-01-26T02:31:09.895-06:002011-01-26T02:31:09.895-06:00I use the Continental GP 4000s as my durable tyre,...I use the Continental GP 4000s as my durable tyre, used a set all last winter, 6 months of winter almost, and had only 2 punctures (as they were coming to the end of their wear).<br /><br />This season I put on a set of Schwalbe Ultremos (very comfy, grippy and quick compared to conti's IMO), but 600km later the rear tyre is in ruins, what gives. Back to Conti's for training for me.Eggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530608624358404626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post-7098594301268072972010-07-24T00:56:21.077-06:002010-07-24T00:56:21.077-06:00Great site matt!
I've had an ongoing battle o...Great site matt!<br /><br />I've had an ongoing battle over my bike soul between Michelin and continental for years now!<br /><br />Pro race 2 were great but the 3's weren't in the same league in terms of wear and grip. I've just gone back to conti's (Gp4000S) and will never go back. Fantastic tyre! In every department<br /><br />BillBill Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post-26019334039132884162010-06-01T11:26:49.844-06:002010-06-01T11:26:49.844-06:00I've had really good luck with the Grand Prix ...I've had really good luck with the Grand Prix 4000s in terms of punctures. I am a 1 to 3 times a week rider on PCH where I see glass shards occasionally and I probably only get a puncture flat 1 to 3 times per year. The tires also last quite a long time in my opinion.<br /><br />I've also ridden the Armadillos. No punctures but very heavy. Your legs will feel tired quicker, however, the fatigue is something that creeps up on you. It's not immediately noticeable.Wesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16821550844722754480noreply@blogger.com