Which Tyres?

Are there any tyres in the 28-32mm range that are actually available in the UK that are competitive with the GP4000/5000 stuff?

I bought a box full of Conti / Schwalbe from one of the German retailers the other day - It think it was bike-discount.de, and they had good availability of both tubeless and tubed. I got hit for customs, but it was a big box (partly because I forgot to remove a couple that I didn't want from my basket before paying) so overall landed price not too bad.

You've got some bulking to do if you want that title. I can recommend a good coach...

I ended up buying a few Pro 4 Endurance in 28mm. They worked well for TCR and Transiberica and they're a bit more durable than GPxxxx so should be good for the gravel bits.
I put an old (though strangely not that used) GP4000 on the grrl's bike for Peewhits 600k. It was in the other box of tyres that I didn't even know I had.

No idea but it's on the box, on the side wall, on the website, in all the blurb. Think it says 21mm width rim MAX for the 32c.

They push it hard, so you gotta ignore it pretty hard. No issue from me even loaded.

When my Grandad was ill, we put lard on his back. He went downhill quickly after that.

Did you see the guy in the Peaky Blinders disguise got nicked round here the other day after someone spotted him nicking their parcel from their doorstep?

Anyone tried the Rene Herse Oracle Ridge? Guy here has a pair for sale that he doesn't want (never fitted, decided he didn't like offroad)

Missed that one, dunno about your building but we’ve got a knackered entrance door on one of the stairwells so we get the kids in all the time. Liz had the pimpest pair of high heels lifted from the doormat a few weeks back.

Yeah saw that footage, cunt.

*me and @Dogs are neighbours..

Have sent you a pm sir :)

Looking for some tyres for she-who-must's bike. She's got 28c Gators on atm but, what with the Rizla-like clearance to her mudguards and, well they're Gators, want something that will roll reasonably but have good puncture protection, so she can commute down canal towpath and a bit of light bridlewaying.
Was thinking Marathon plus or maybe Durano plus. Marathons look better on the grip front but as long as they don't slip out from under her every few minutes that's not such an issue. Spesh Roubaix any good? Realistically gonna have to be 25c
Anybody have any strong opinions either way? Or some other way perhaps

Michelin Pro 4 endurance? 25c twin packs on sale at decathlon for £50 atm

That looks pretty good. I fear they'll fail the wife-test though, where no tread=no grip

Weirdly the guy was spotted nipping in the binstore of another building for a fag, which is weird in itself, so someone shopped him whilst he was taking his time.

Sad news about the heels. Personally these days if is not a heavy or huge item I just get them delivered to work.

Whats a good audax tyre at the moment? Ideally 700*42 to 45.

Got G Ones on at the moment which I like for 50/50 routes on the south downs etc, but they don't feel that great on the longer road rides.

Would need to consider broken roads, farm mud etc so not too slippy in the autumn / winter.

Ideally 700*42 to 45.

This i think is too wide to ride on road, anything above 32c on road doesent bring any benefit in terms of comfort.

For 32, 35 I'd highly recommend pirelli cinturato

thanks, will give them a look.

Wouldn't mind something wider so I can still enjoy some local bridleways and tracks, happy to compromise a little, but the G Ones feel like a step too far. Kinda wish they made a Pasela in 42, I feel that'd be about right pattern wise.

Have done lots of daft gravel/mud/trails and loads of commuting and some long road rides on 38c teravail ramparts (come up 36c on 19mm internal rims). They offer a 42c flavour but think that'd be too much for a mostly road/audax setup.

When they finally wear out, might replace with 35c pirelli cinturatos as do more road on them.

Been riding 35c Cinturatos mostly on road but had some days with a lot of gravel (bike loaded too) and they haven't batted an eye. Obviously I'm not flying into corners and being as kind to them as possible. They are slicks after all.

G-One All Round? Pirellis gravel options seem to be fast rolling.

Lot of love for the Cinturatos. Maybe I'll size down then and give them a shot. Assuming it's the 'Cinturato Velo', as seems a few models.

That's them. Watch the shpiel about rim width and compatibility...its worth knowing and ignoring

Cinturato fans, you running tubed or tubeless?

as a tubePLUS conniseur im worried about puncture protection always (please no tubeless propaganda)

there are 2 versions I think ..

Have a look at Hutchinson override 38,
I am on my second pair,
like Schwalbe all rounds, they will be slicks pretty quick.

I have had no visitations . Never been gentle to them.
Looking at the tyre rolling resistance data sheet;
they are close to the Pirelli,
but far cheaper,
I would bet they come from the same factory .

Tubeless. Sharp stone puncture once, sealed.

S'all I can tell ya.

Hoping to ride the FURTHER east route across a few days with some friends, was hoping to put a set of suitable tyres on my Surly Straggler, but don't want to spend tons. Any suggestions on reasonably priced tyre that can handle 65% (hopefully dry!) gravel/bridleways etc with a bit of tarmac chucked in too?

Clincher tyre, 700c, max is maybe 45c at a guess?

Thanks!