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I've just picked up some new tubeless compatible road wheels (DT511 on Hope RS4) I'd like something 28-32mm ish fast rolling that won't fall apart or puncture every 5 minutes. I've been running Conti GP4000Sii in 25mm on Mavic Aksiums and would like something with similar feel/pace (the new wheels came with 35c marathon supremes fitted, they'll be coming off - although I'm going to hang on to them as I think they might work well for a coast to coast attempt later in the year) Should I just stop dithering and buy Schwalbe pro ones or is there an alternative?
Hutchinson Fusion 5 are a good alternative.
Stick to the performance type or 3 season as the Galatics are a bit fragile.
Thanks,
Max
Schwalbe pro ones are a pretty racey tyre. They feel fantastic but they do wear quickly and are a bit prone to cutting - they certainly haven't been as robust as the GP4000Sii I've used in the past.
I don't know what the current best compromise of fast/robust is but suspect you might be disappointed with the lifespan of the schwalbes.
Absolutely agree with above re the Shwalbe pro one.
Do the Hutchinsons last better?
Not tried them myself yet, but read claims that Panaracer Gravel Kings go tubeless.
Not talking about the SKs, I'm talking about https://www.merlincycles.com/panaracer-gravel-king-folding-tyre-700c-100490.html
Interesting to hear about the Pro ones, I'm not exactly light and do tend to bunnyhop the road bike and drop off kerbs etc so I'll probably steer away from them if they've a reputation for being fragile.
I have been looking at the gravel kings, I know there's a new proper tubeless version out but only in 38mm so far from what I can see. I'd definitely be interested in any feedback on rolling resistance for them.
Will check out the Hutchinsons
+1 for Pro Ones being fragile. Mine wore out fairly quickly (the rear was knackered at 1500 miles) and were puncture prone (though they did self seal), and I thought the wet grip was poor. I'm now using Hutchinson Sector 28s, and am impressed so far.
Hutchinson Sector 28's are great tyres, been running them since I gave up on Pro Ones. They have lasted very well, and grip nicely in changeable conditions. I found the Pro Ones were not good in colder, damp conditions.
Another fan of Hutchinsons here - Fusion 5 all-season ones. No punctures yet this winter...
Pro Ones are good but I agree with others - prone to fatal cuts.
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Im using pro ones, but agree with the others they are a little fragile. I initially thought they were fine, but then the front just delaminated this weekend during a 75 miler, surprisingly the sealant worked and i was abke to ride on, but the tyre was only good for the bin when i got back.
+1 Pro Ones being racey, and not that tough. Grippy though.
the older Ones were tougher but they are discontinued.
The G-One speeds are much tougher but more of a commuting tyre?
The last set of hutchinsons I used were very sketchy in the wet. Maybe they've improved on the latest batch?
I've been running 32c Maxxis Re-fuses tubeless over the winter, just had one puncture (which was a big chuffing nail in fairness) but they're a nice mix of nippy and tough for a high volume road tyre, lovely supple ride too, very comfy.
Maybe not as racy as you're looking for but I like them.
Me and my mates are running Schwalbe G-One Speed in various flavours from 30mm to 40mm this winter - can't recall anyone puncturing and we're talking filthy country roads awash with flints. I'm running 40mm tubeless @ 40psi and I was rolling faster downhill than someone riding conventional 23mm tyres with tubes - he was pedalling in order to keep up!
IRC?
Have used Pro Ones a few times and no real issues, maybe a touch fragile & not too grippy on greasy roads. Still pretty decent though.
Not long fitted IRC RBCC so probably too early to tell, seem pretty nice though and they come up at the stated size on wide rims.
Think those are only in 23 and 25 but might be worth looking at what else is in the range.
Cycleclinic has the IRC tyres in 28mm. I’ve been using 40mm g-one speeds (tubeless), don’t seem to be any slower than the tubed 28s I was using before, if anything makes it easier to ride shitty London roads without worrying about pot holes etc. Might be psychological but I do think they feel a bit draggy uphill. Probably be less of an issue with the 30mm ones. Only had one puncture, from a decent sized shard of glass that would have gotten through most things other than maybe a marathon plus, sealed itself with help from a smear of flexible superglue.
Quite a fan of G One Speeds. Faster than you might think, and very comfortable. They have the old One carcass and are more robust than the Pro Ones.
Live dangerously and run some Corsa Speeds! Fantastic tyre with basically no puncture protection. Or wait for the new tubeless Corsa that’s coming.
You could also consider the Bontrager AW2 TLR tyres - 28mm & 32mm are available. Fast rolling, hard wearing, with siping for wet conditions.