Fastest Tires for my Cannondale Bad Boy?
 

The 28x700 tires on my 2015 Cannondale Bad Boy are pretty worn out, and I'd like to replace them.

What do you guys recommend?

What is "fastest"?

Most tires seem to remain stationary until attached to a bike and the bike is propelled by the rider ... in which case the speed of the rider, not the tire, is what is being measured.

Please ask a more specific question. You want what, lowest rolling resistance? What terrain do you ride, and what pressure? How much do you weigh? How much flat protection do you need? Tube or tubeless?

Paint any tire red, and it is faster, I hear. :)

Check the Rolling Resistance review site.

Often you can find discounts on tires they reviewed two or three years ago, since most manufacturers refresh their lineups every year.

I've been satisfied with the Schwalbe One V-Guard 700x23 I got in July and rode all summer. They were only $15 each at the time on blowout from Jenson for the unpackaged new/old stock from 2014. Even at $30 they'd be good values. Only thing I'd do differently is try 'em in 700x25, otherwise very satisfied.

For less than $20 each, last week Nashbar had heavily discounted race quality Vittoria and Hutchinson folding tires. IIRC, those had little or no flat protection so they may not be practical for everyday riding.

Nashbar, Jenson USA and others often heavily discount older stock Vittoria Rubinos and Corsas, all of which seem to be satisfactory with many riders.

In reasonably fast tires with flat protection you'll see nearly a dozen tires often recommended, especially the Continental GP4000 and Michelin Pro4 varieties.

Vittoria Corsa G+

Vittoria Corsa Speed G+

Check out Fast Fitness Tips on uTube.

He has a Tire Pressure sheet to determine the best pressure for you and your bike, as well as which tire is best for your setup.

Weigh yourself holding the bike loaded with water, etc.

Not sure which is fastest but if fastest is all you're concerned with, any tire X 28 is not.

I switched from Panaracer Ribmo to Continental GP 4000s II this spring and I am favorably impressed. The Continentals are not as puncture resistant as are the Panaracers but they do roll nicely.

Expensive slick ones.

Yes, but the speed of the rider is contingent upon the speed of the bike/tire, no? Your distinction seems to be in semantics, which isn't helpful.

I don't know, man. I want to be able to go faster. It's not a difficult concept, lol.

Solely on the road, though generally a bumpy one. 80KG. Flat protection would be sweet. No idea.

Sounds like Continental GP 4000's are what you need. Fast, corner well, long-wearing, great flat protection, high quality, made in Germany. But pricey at $40-60 each. I'm always on the lookout for something cheaper that'll do the job as well, but no luck so far. That kind of workmanship and quality comes at a price, unfortunately.

BTW, drive-by insults and jabs are a way of life around here, like flat tires they're pretty much unavoidable, and about as pleasant.

I had to re-read that phrase a couple of times...

Lol. I live in Israel. $60 is not pricey here. I'll try to find it.

been very happy with my MICHELIN Pro4 Endurance Tire 700x25

+1 on the Conti 4000. Another option is Continental Super Sport Plus. About 1/2 the cost of the 4000's, good flat resistence & I doubt outside of a highly trained racer, anyone would notice the difference.

No tire is really going to make you significantly "faster" IMO.

If you want to go faster, more important than the tire is the motor driving that tire. Pay particular attention to the "pistons" between the ankle and hip. That, combined with the rest of the "motor" is what drives the whole machine. There are no shortcuts.

Heh. I'm hoping the actor's "break a leg" trick works with tires too. "Buy tires on blowout!"

Oh how wrong you are! 28s are the minimum width I'd even consider these days.

Just about ANY tubular wheelset.
Lighter = faster spin-up, thusly the sensation of greater speed.