I'll say it... I like Gatorskins
06-09-23, 04:15 PM
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I switch from winter 28mm Armadillos to summer 28mm GP5000's.
10+/- watts per tire rolling resistance vs 20++
300grams/10oz +/- weight savings
A set of tires, that cost about the same as the other set, instantly save 25-30+/- watts & 10oz. (I trained hard all winter, tons of sweat and pain - didn't gain 30 watts)
Plus, the ride quality is night and day.
I don't know what other bike parts will get you that kind of performance gains for essentially no money.
10+/- watts per tire rolling resistance vs 20++
300grams/10oz +/- weight savings
A set of tires, that cost about the same as the other set, instantly save 25-30+/- watts & 10oz. (I trained hard all winter, tons of sweat and pain - didn't gain 30 watts)
Plus, the ride quality is night and day.
I don't know what other bike parts will get you that kind of performance gains for essentially no money.
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06-09-23, 08:57 PM
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I have used all three except I have used the marginally lighter Marathon Green Guards instead of the Plus.
Flats are rare unless I run over a nail or screw.
I have run over glass multiple times without flats.
I like the Schwalbe's the best even though they are heavy and acceleration is noticeably slow.
The ride quality is smooth and sure. Grips well on wet tarmac and I have never kicked out the rear on moist roads.
No flats after a year and about 5K miles. I run Marathon Green Guards 47-622 on my 29er.
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...-marathon-2015
Flats are rare unless I run over a nail or screw.
I have run over glass multiple times without flats.
I like the Schwalbe's the best even though they are heavy and acceleration is noticeably slow.
The ride quality is smooth and sure. Grips well on wet tarmac and I have never kicked out the rear on moist roads.
No flats after a year and about 5K miles. I run Marathon Green Guards 47-622 on my 29er.
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...-marathon-2015
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