Training Tire Recommendations
 

I currently have a '15 Specialized Allez Sport and will be purchasing a lighter wheelset shortly, I figured that im doing that I should look for some nice lighter training tires as well.

I ride on mainly paved roads, most are well kept, but some are kinda beat up. Im looking for something light, Flat resistant (obviously), 25c and relatively inexpensive <$40. Currently Im still using the Espoir Sports that came with my bike, theyre 25c, and 370g each.

I know we have alot of Gatorskin fans but ive heard that theyve had some sidewall issues and Id like to steer clear of them.

Im currently pretty set on Vittoria Rubino Pro Techs $24/260g or regular Pros for $20/235g from Ribble, but im open to other opinions.

I figured that this would have been beaten to death, but im not doing too well with searching or paging through the forums either.

Splurge and get the Continental Grand Prix 4000s clinchers. They're $45 at Wiggle and they're the best training tire I've (and most of my group has) ever used.

I run the hell out of Hutchinson fusion 3's. 25c is only 210 grams, Texas roads range from immaculate to chip seal to nuclear wasteland and I've not had an issue with them. They can be had for 35-40 bucks each.

Vredestein Gran Fondo TriComp. Sold domestically by biketiresdirect and parent westernbikeworks. Currently $46 ea at biketiresdirect, they frequently go on sale for about half that. I'm heavy and ride city streets, nuff said.

I really like the Vittoria Rubino Pros - and find them to be excellent values. I'm not sure how the Techs differ from them (Ed: From Vittoria's website, these are more rugged tires than the Pros, but somewhat heavier as a result)

I should add that I find the Conti Gatorskins to be a stiff, not supple tire - but they don't flat. And I surely would not pay nearly double for them compared to the Rubino Pros.

GP4000s or Michelin Pro4s if you like colors (I do).

Just to clarify, go with the P4 Endurance. The P4 Service Course is a nice riding and puncture resistant tire, but I get about twice the miles out of the P4 Endurance.

Ill keep those in mind, theyre selling them for $40/ea on Ribble.

Supposedly the techs have added sidewall protection. I dont even know if I would need that

The Pro4 Enduros are on the top of my list, followed by the Rubinos/GP4000s

Ive heard great things about the Pro4 End tires but most of the cheaper priced EU shops are sold out of them. I have time though so ill keep my eyes peeled.

Otherwise I guess its a toss up between the GP4000s and the Rubinos. I see alot of love/hate with the GPs but have heard mostly good things about the Rubinos.

I just bought 6 of the 23mm black/grey from Merlin last week. They still show them as in stock. 2fer @ $59 is a great deal.

Im looking for 25c.

I've never heard of Gatorskins having sidewall issues. GP4000 is the other way to go. They're great tires.