Originally Posted by
rsbob
I have known both, and you, sir are no Gatorskin. Have ridden on 4 sets of Gators and 3 sets of Conti 5000s, tubeless and tubed, and in my very humble opinion, what are you smoking?
My sit bones are smoking supple sidewalls - and addicted.
If I deflate the 5000s to ~85psi the ride approaches the feel of Vittoria at 100 and Veloflex at 110. The Veloflex tires are tubular, the Vittoria both tubular/clincher. 5000 = clincher. Actually I have not ridden a Gatorskin in 20 yrs, so I apologize for that comparison - maybe 'Skins have become even more 'durable' for those who need them.
Ride what you please. All Conti's if you're happy. I try most all of them - Schwalbe, Pirelli, Challenge, Mavic, etc. Durability is not a priority for me. Puncture resistance a secondary consideration on all but the tandem which rolls Marathon Plus.
Veloflex tubies rule, give them a try.
