I have the gp5000 in tubeless, good rolling resistance (being tuneless), excellent puncture resistance when used with orange seal and deliver a Very comfortable ride when Pumped up to 90-95 psi
That's an interesting tire!These are the ones I use on my bike.
Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Road Tyre | Chain Reaction
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I can avoid flats pretty well, so long as I am consistent in keeping the tires inflated properly.
These are the ones I use on my bike.
Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Road Tyre | Chain Reaction
Buy your Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Road Tyre from our Tyres range at CRC. CA$54.49. Free delivery available.www.chainreactioncycles.com
I can avoid flats pretty well, so long as I am consistent in keeping the tires inflated properly.
I'm focusing on the ride to and from work so reliability is key for me, rather than speed and weight extremes.Ive noticed this tyre as I get my stuff from CRC as well....they just seemed a little heavy to me.
Like they would not roll as smoothly as a Conti 5000 or 4000GP.
generally all manufacturers will make a puncture resistant all weather/wet weather riding tire for those that want to sacrifice cornering and 'feel'. aka gatorskins, and i forget the schwalbe version... durano? generally have a kevlar belt of sorts for puncture resistance.I'm focusing on the ride to and from work so reliability is key for me, rather than speed and weight extremes.
I have no first hand experience with the GP5000, but I have heard the old GP4000S II are a better tire than the newer GP5000 (read many reviews). I still ride on the GP4000S II and have for years without tire damage. I will get a pinch/glass flat now and again, but the tire integrity is always clean. I think when a newer tire model is released, it is best to wait a production cycle or two to see results or tweaks. I love my GP4000's, a great tire.Welp...one GP 5000 down... This was on yesterday's ride on the west side of Lake Okeechobee.
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I had to look back to when I first mounted these tires. December 16, 2019. Total miles? 1350. Sidewalls are weak, it seems. I had a small cut in the sidewall and didn't swap the tire. That is my fault. Riding on the double track was a bit bumpy, and after about 6 miles I heard the BANG/WHOOSH of the tube letting go. I put a new tube in and aired up about 20 psi less to limp 23 miles back to the car. I forgot to wrap a CO2 cartridge with black tape. That may have allowed my to properly air up after the swap. This morning, I swapped the tire for the better of the 2 Turbo Pros I saved when I went to GP 5000s. There is a substantial difference in the quality, specifically the sidewall construction. I did order another GP 5000, but it may be the last.
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