The best winter road bike tyres for training and commuting bikeradar. Continental grand prix 4 season vs michelin pro 4 endurance. Continentals grand prix 5000 tubeless tyres take everything that is improved with these. When choosing a tyre for your bike, it is important to think about what you are wanting to get from it whether you are looking for speed, grip, durability and puncture protection. Schwalbe durano plus folding tyre twinpack ribble cycles. The tires got a little squirrely on fast descents with tight curves when the roads were wet. The schwalbe durano double defense tyres offers up a. Continental grand prix 4 season vs michelin power all. In their clincher application guide continental tyres position the continental grand prix 4 season firmly as a winter training and sportive tyre. The continental grand prix 4 season tire strikes an excellent balance between these competing goals. Probably more of an autumn winter tyre than a summer tyre. As can be seen from the above table, the schwalbe marathon plus was.
Continental gatorskin vs continental grand prix 4 season vs. We may all crave light weight, a smooth ride, puncture resistance and grip on the limit, but its only when we have problems that tyre choice really becomes an issue at different times, different tyre properties become important. My only real reservation is lack of traction in the wet. Schwalbe marathon plus tyres are essentially heavy duty, ultra reliable commutouring tyres. And the tires were not very old and always kept indoors.
Revealed scientific testing uncovers the ultimate road tyre chain. The schwalbe durano is the longproven father of a family of light, fastyetdurable training rubber, but its still a benchmark tire for trustworthy bargain performance in all conditions. Have tried gators and didnt rate them at all, conti 4 seasons are better. Dec 18, 2017 schwalbe durano plus vs continental grand prix 4 season posted on december 18, 2017 by manager road bike clincher tyre we compare most popular and durable winter training tyres from continental and schwalbe. Thomas got a pair of schwalbe duranos after using continental 4000 sii tires for almost four years. Hi, any idvice on which tyres are best, iam doing only about 100 miles per week in dry conditions but am loking for a tyre that i can train on and use in a sportives of 100 plus miles, thinking of schwalbe ultremo r. Another relatively new entry into this sector is the michelin power endurance, which shows real. In terms of rolling resistance gatorksins, like other continental tyres, are pretty good. Plus to hydroplane a bike tyre you need to be riding at speeds unachievable. The first set of durano s didnt seem to last long, the side walls seem to have cracks, a lot of cracks. Toughness and wet weather performance make it ideal for fast audax and all year round road racing a double vectran breaker belt under the tread raises the puncture and cut protection to the highest level available on the market.
Continental gatorskin vs continental grand prix 4 season vs schwalbe durano. This item schwalbe durano plus performance wired tyre with dual compound smartguard 410 g 700 x 23c 23622, black schwalbe sch5064 durano plus wired tyre black, 700x25c schwalbe lugano 700c x 25 road racing bike tyres and tubes with puncture protection. Continental grand prix 4 season tire clincher steep. Durano plus continental modstander hedder gp 4season continental gp400s ii schwalbe modstandr hedder one. Thanks to its duraskin antitear fabric, the grand prix 4 season holds up under extreme conditions. Dec 06, 2010 have tried gators and didnt rate them at all, conti 4 seasons are better. Top level racing clincher with exceptional winter and wet condition performance.
The schwalbe durano is a hard wearing and puncture resistant tire with a low rolling resistance and excellent grip in all conditions. The two layers of vectran under the tread resisted my manual attacks with sharps very well, and theres a beadtobead layer of polyamide duraskin that gives some sidewall protection. Schwalbe durano dd range contains two tyres i like a lot. Continental grand prix 4season with vectran at biketiresdirect. But at only 230g claimed for the 25mm option we tested, it is only 5 grams heavier that its racebred younger brother, the gp4000s ii and shares some of its race pedigree. Continental grand prix 4 season vs continental grand prix 5000. This road bike tyre has been raceproven on one of the toughest road rides on the pro tour, the parisroubaix race. If i was doing this tour again, id probably bring a tire with a bit better wet weather performance such as the continental grand prix 4 season even though i think the durano is a bit more durable. Schwalbe durano plus continental grand prix 4 season schwalbe marathon plus. The basic continental grand prix tyres manage to last marginally longer, while the schwalbe durano and vittoria rubino pro endurance both emphasise durability.
These tyres are highly rated great grip and puncture resistant. Click here see all details for schwalbe durano raceguard tire 700 x 23 back to top. Continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre purchased a pair of these and fitted them for all year use. The smartguard belt is not as deep as the marathon pluss, but it offers though a unique level of protection for racing tyres. Rolling resistance vs puncture protection in road bike tyres. Its no surprise that a lot of the winter specialist tyres, such as the michelin power all season and schwalbe marathon plus. A brand new addition to the durano family is the durano e for fans of sporty pedelecs. The most puncture resistant road bike tire, there is, available as a twinpack to save you money. Ill be examining the continental grand prix 4000s ii vs 4 seasons and letting. As the name implies, the continental grand prix 4 season is designed to be a tougher, yearround version of the grand prix 4000 race tyre. Continental nordic spike 42622 1 jim katzin jan 2015. A lighter option is the continental grand prix 4 season.
It is ideal for racing in unpredictable conditions, and its even better for training when the winter muck starts to thaw. Continental grand prix tyres during the winter months it is sometimes a bit scary going down a descent on a wet road using regular road bike tyres, so i thought i would take the opportunity of a gift voucher to buy and test the continental 4 season grand prix bike tyres. Continental grand prix 4 season vectran 700 x 28c duraskin. Oct 30, 2018 the continental grand prix 4 season is a popular bike tire among consumers and professionals alike. I have used the continental grand prix and the continental sport contact tires in this size as well and found them not as fast and more prone to damage. The ultimate combination of speed, lightweight, and allweather performance, combined with excellent puncture and sidewall protection. Schwalbe marathon supreme 26 4 graham smith aug 2012.
Wider tyres have become more popular across the seasons. Black casing with added duraskin sidewall reinforcement for protection against cuts and abrasion. Schwalbe durano raceguard folding road tyre 700c merlin. Til sidst kigger vi ogsa kort pa continental 4 season.
Will the schwalbe durano plus shrug off the pothole plague. The continental grand prix 4 seasons has probably better grip in the winter than the gatorskin. Schwalbe durano 20 406 road tire at westernbikeworks. I have used these tyres in spain in the mountains and the grip and rolling resistant was excellent and i m a big rider. With grip you can trust, in the wet or dry, hot or cold. May be my imagination but they feel very sticky climbing. I dont remember my other schwalbe s having that problem and they were on the bike for 3 to 4 years before replacing with the durano s.
Schwalbe durano plus vs continental grand prix 4 season posted on december 18, 2017 by manager road bike clincher tyre we compare most popular and durable winter training tyres from continental and schwalbe. We may all crave light weight, a smooth ride, puncture resistance and grip on the limit, but its only when we have problems that tyre choice really becomes an issue. Its the continental grand prix 4000s ii vs 4 season. Fitting the wrong tyre on the wrong bike can reduce performance or cancel out its intended use. Sep 21, 2016 as the name implies, the continental grand prix 4 season is designed to be a tougher, yearround version of the grand prix 4000 race tyre. Schwalbe calls it aerothan and says 35g road bike tubes are in. Continental grand prix 4 season the all season tyre. Schwalbe durano plus 700 x 28c i recently measure the width when fully inflated to 120psi and its only 26mm even though the tyre is a 28. Continental grand prix 4000s ii vs continental grand prix 4 season. The ultimate combination of speed, low weight, and allweather performance, combined with excellent puncture and sidewall protection. Feb 20, 2012 hi, any idvice on which tyres are best, iam doing only about 100 miles per week in dry conditions but am loking for a tyre that i can train on and use in a sportives of 100 plus miles, thinking of schwalbe ultremo r. It was in this context that schwalbe established in 1973 emerged as a standardsetter in the bicycle tire market. Le 4 seasons est plus leger et performant quun durano plus, en terme.
Although you can get away with a mountain bike tyre on a road bike, theres no point putting a road tyre onto a mountain bike. The schwalbe durano double defense tyres offers up a bit of everything. With the continental grand prix 4season tough just got tougher with the addition of the vectran antipuncture breaker. It is heavier tyre, and more dependable in the winter. Continental grand prix 4 season tyre cycling price. You might think these tyres look a bit like a plussized version of. The most puncture resistant road bike tire, there is. Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion whilst only adding 10 grams per tyre. We compare most popular and durable winter training tyres from continental and schwalbe.
Ive used them in the past and they are fairly similar in performance to the continental gatorskin, but with a better rubber for winter. The continental grand prix 4 season is a tyre equipped for every season, with a optimal combination of high mileage and function in low temperatures. Schwalbe durano double defence road tyre quality score 90%. Marathon plus v durano test singletrack magazine forum. Continental grand prix 4000s ii vs schwalbe durano. Uk use, and the gp 4 seasons are excellent doeverything tyres.
You rarely give your tyres much thought as long as they are working properly that is. Schwalbe north america ferndale, wa 98248 united states. Schwalbe durano plus folding twinpack 2 durano plus with a new dynamic profile. This page includes all data collected by our tests including all size measurements and rolling resistance and puncture resistance test results. Excellent value for tyres and the cheapest online at merlin cycles. The grand prix 4 season clincher tire is a step above the tried and true 4000 when it comes to durability and flat resistance. Continental gatorskin vs continental grand prix 4 season. Toughness and wet weather performance make it ideal for fast audax and all year round road racing. Anvendelse dette continental grand prix 4season folded. The launch of the legendary schwalbe marathon tire in 1983, with its unprecedented mileage, was met with great enthusiasm by keen cyclists, bicycle dealers and trade journalists. Nov 12, 20 the schwalbe durano is the longproven father of a family of light, fastyetdurable training rubber, but its still a benchmark tire for trustworthy bargain performance in all conditions. The continental gp 4 season tyre is the ultimate allweather choice. Continental grand prix 4 season vectran road tyre chain.
Schwable have many options and and the durano raceguard tyres offer really good. Schwalbe durano, continental gp 4000 ou encore continental gp 4 saisons. Schwalbe 11600640 durano plus smartguard tire 700 x 25c, black. It is more durable and puncture resistant than most racing tires, and better handling than most heavy duty tires. Noticeably livelier than the durano plus, and so far, as good. Dans le compromis resistance et adherence sur le mouille vs. The durano is a longstanding offer from schwalbe and theyll be a. Continental grand prix 4 season vs michelin pro 4 endurance v2 vs schwalbe durano. Jun 01, 2014 schwalbe durano plus 700 x 28c i recently measure the width when fully inflated to 120psi and its only 26mm even though the tyre is a 28. Another relatively new entry into this sector is the michelin power endurance, which shows real promise when it comes to durability.
Continental grand prix 4000s ii 4000 3000 supersonic black chili alter unterschied. Schwalbe durano plus performance wired tyre with dual. Schwalbes durano is the most popular training tyre for longdistance riders. Schwalbe durano plus vs continental grand prix 4 season tyre. But all the grip on a bicycle road tyre comes from the compound and its contact patch and interestingly schwalbe calculate that for a bicycle to aquaplane, it would need to be travelling at. As the name implies, the continental grand prix 4 season is designed. With a quality score of 9, schwalbe durano double defence road tyre features as one of the highest ranking products in the cycling category. Continental s tough grand prix 4 season is even tougher with the addition of the vectran antipuncture breaker. The smartguard belt is not as deep as the marathon pluss, it offers though a unique level of protection for racing tires. Performance compared to all other road bike tires 100% is fastest lightest thickest strongest.
Installed them on my road bike and tried them for a 30km breakin ride. Continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre 700c. Might put a normal durano on the front tyre once one of these wears out,but theres no sign of that yet after nearly 2500 miles. A toneddown version of schwalbes gone gravel tyre, the speed version has the.
Continental grand prix 4 season road clincher, 700 x 28inch, black. Constructed with continentals duraskin technology, which is an antitear material, this version of the popular grand prix 4 season keeps performing consistently even in extreme riding conditions. If i was doing this tour again, id probably bring a tire with a bit better wet weather performance such as the continental grand prix 4season even though i think the durano is a bit more durable. We are launching a new version and presenting its brothers, durano plus and durano dd. Vittoria rubino pro tech 28622 700c folding tyres 1 graham smith aug 2015. We combine our handson experience across more than 1,500 miles with thirdparty feedback so you can stay informed. Schwalbe put a cross pattern onto the shoulder of the durano plus which may help if you are going to be doing some really hard cornering in training.
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