Originally Posted by
Surya Raju
My current type of riding is long rides 100-200 kilometers every weekend and 40-60 kilometers everyday.
The roads I ride on are smooth higways,i encounter very few potholes as i dont venture deeper into the towns and cities as I pass by them and I stick to the larger highways.
I also plan on doing brevets,also I am new to long distance cycling,so I have nothing to compare the comfort level i require from my tyres.
Many of us would not call doing 500k(300miles)/week newbie.
I assume as you don't go into towns punctures and flats are less of an issue.
As you are riding so long (you are) I think weight matters. I'd suggest a lighter foldable tyre. So a Conti GP4000 vs a Gatorskin.
I'd go a 25mm little tougher tyre as you are on the road so long.
Depends on price and convenience now. Softer tyres wear faster, puncture more easily (sometimes) and feel better. Latex tubes are nicer too and cost more and more difficult to use. Some here will suggest tubeless, I wouldn't. There are very many good brands.
For performance / less effort try 25mm wide, lighter/foldable, less flat protection (you may flat more, but seems roads are clear).
I like the Veloflex Master or the Corsa 25mm which is really a 24mm. For smooth road, low puncture situations (like yours) they are light and wear pretty well.
Continental GP 4000S II over the Gator Skins as you don't need that weight and flat protection - unless you like extra insurance.