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  • Well, I have done over 10,000km on them in all weathers and I have never once crashed or lost any grip. But obviously YMMV.

  • How to they size up on your rims?

  • Dunno - will measure when home :-)

  • without any actual data, my 30mm g-ones on my hed belgium+ rims seem to be approximate to gp4000IIs 28mm if I perform the eye-test (in terms of width)

  • When I posted the question the website where I usually purchase parts I did not see them but just a few hours/a day after they had in stock the new Veloflex Masters in 28C.
    I tried a continental tire in 28C before but it didn't fit my fork but the masters that I had in 25C seemed quite narrow (not measured though) so I stuck with the masters BUT I tried my luck purchasing a pair of Masters in 28C... and they fit the fork!!! (tight clearance - but clearance still!) Really stocked about that ; I mounted them tonight and will give it a try for my commute tomorrow morning

  • Mines are 30 ish in Stans Grail

  • Is that on one set/how many back tyres have you been through?

  • Second set but put the current set on at different times. Front lasted for 7500km, rear lasted for 5000km.

  • Anyone seen the new Gravel King colourways for sale anywhere? Am oddly tempted by them.

  • Getting GP4Ks onto my Prime carbon rims at home is a bloody nightmare - getting them on at the roadside might not even be possible.

    Can anyone recommend a similar tyre that has a more flexible/larger diameter bead? Or has anyone got Prime rims and has a decent tyre that they can get on and off easily enough?

  • They'll stretch

  • Awful. No doubt they'll be everywhere in a year's time.

  • Better act fast, those are limited items.

  • Schwalbe G One all round 40c vs GK SK 38c (measures slightly larger)

    G One - faster, quieter, smoother, better cornering on tarmac (better all round on road)

    GK SK - louder, feels slightly slower, more buzz, performance off road better - bit better in dry, quite a bit better in wet.

    Will try out some different pressures on the G Ones, might be a sweet spot - was running them harder than the SK because they felt a bit squirmy at lower pressure.

    Makes sense really, and is what I expected, based on their tread patterns.

  • Have recently build up a fairly budget New groupset/old frame style geared bike for commuting, and need some new tyres. I've been running some old Vittoria Zaffiro pro's on it for the last few weeks but they a pain in the arse to mount, and I've managed to get 3 punctures since fitting them, so I think it's time for a new set of tyres. I'm looking for something fairly robust and puncture proof but also fairly fast rolling and not to heavy. Sort of an all-round tyre. 700c 25/28's should fit and If they could be gum wall that would be nice as it would suit the bike. Wheels are old fulcrum 5's (2008 edition I think?) Any suggestions anyone?

  • I would recommend ribmo folding. Roll great, decent enough grip, mega tough, light, last forever, not expensive. No gumwall but yeah...

  • New Rubio Pros. They're cheap and roll way nicer than their price work indicate. I've commuted on them for ages without issue and even use a pair on my Sunday bike.

  • Michelin pro4 endurance are super nice

  • The G+ Graphene ones you mean?

  • Schwalbe Durano aren’t bad. They’re tough but aren’t as supple as (old, non-‘G’) Rubino Pros. Fit the biggest size you can.

  • Michelin pro4 endurance are super nice

    No they're not.

    GP4000s for the win.

  • Huh, yes they are.

  • Really? GP 4000 for commuting? The Michelin are almost as fast and way more durable

  • Use both GP4000s and the Michelin Endurance... deffo the Michelin for the commuter, no issue using them on the odd bit of gravel either.

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