Old 08-15-21 | 03:10 AM
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Cyclist0114
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New road tires: Schwalbe Pro One vs Continental 5000

Hey, I use Schwalbe Pro One 700x28c (2016 version, non-addix) on tubeless on my road bike, and they are pretty nice: good comfort, grip, they are fast...
But after less than 2000 km they have a lot of small damages and scratches. Nothing big, I have not used repair tool or tubes unitl yesterday: big trip (240 km), and a nail driven into rear tire... There was no chance for sealant to fix that, so I used tube and it was fine.
Right now thinking about new tires and consider two of them:

- Continental 5000
- Schwalbe Pro One Addix (new version)

Looking for comfort, I will not race, but I like fast short riders and long, slower rides (so mixed usage). 99,9% in dry conditions. My road bike is endurance and I can use 700x32c tires, but not sure it will be good choice, because I'm not heavy (~67 kg).
I'm also not sure about using tubeless vs tubes. Tubless is ok when it works.. but if not, it isn't good I still have to carry tube and/or repair tool. Checked some reviews and it looks like new Addix component on Schwalbe is... pretty bad? Yeah, it's strange, but probably they made regression instead of progress. On the other hand, Continental 5000 tubeless are pretty heavy... so maybe just use tubes?
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