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onthefringe

Dcully wrote: »

Thanks mate, was thinking about continental Gp4000s but they are expensive, how to those gatorskins compare?

if you want to ride thousands of k's with out a puncture the gatorskin is the man..
as others have said they are a bit harsh on the road ...ive never had an issue with wet roads with them but maybe im too slow...
the gp4000's offer almost as much puncture protection in my experience with a lot better ride qualities alround.
there are faster tyres available that are much more fragile and with that in mind the gp 4000's are my favourite tyres bar none

omri

onthefringe wrote: »

if you want to ride thousands of k's with out a puncture the gatorskin is the man..
as others have said they are a bit harsh on the road ...ive never had an issue with wet roads with them but maybe im too slow...
the gp4000's offer almost as much puncture protection in my experience with a lot better ride qualities alround.
there are faster tyres available that are much more fragile and with that in mind the gp 4000's are my favourite tyres bar none

Im using gatorskins too but I used to armadillos before so guess there must be an improvement. I never used gp4000s so can't compare to these. Armadillos in wet were awful but you ten to adapt so the gatorskins offer some improvement. You just need to take that into consideration, but if you want no punctures then they will do it.

Sarz91

onthefringe wrote: »

if you want to ride thousands of k's with out a puncture the gatorskin is the man..
as others have said they are a bit harsh on the road ...ive never had an issue with wet roads with them but maybe im too slow...
the gp4000's offer almost as much puncture protection in my experience with a lot better ride qualities alround.
there are faster tyres available that are much more fragile and with that in mind the gp 4000's are my favourite tyres bar none

I've ridden gators and armadillos. Personally I found both to be rubbish in the wet. In my opinion you can't beat a set of Schwalbe Durano Plus'. Solid in the wet, great puncture protection and they roll pretty well. At least in my experience anyway.

cython

I'd suggest the "normal" Conti Grand Prix tyres as a budget-friendly compromise between the Gatorskins and GP4000sII's. Have them on the winter bike/commuter for >5500km with 1 or maybe 2 punctures to date (the definite one being a snakebite, and also touch wood!!!). They can be gotten for a little over €20 each online, which is a good bit cheaper than either other mentioned Continental option (though may need shipping if from a German site), and they're probably similar to the GP4000s for puncture resistance, but maybe a little down on grip/rolling resistance - still better than Gatorskins on both of these counts though.

custom_build

There is a sale on Vittoria tyres over on sport pursuit at the moment with some pretty good deals.

Dcully

Thanks guys, any thoughts on these?

http://www.marreybikes.com/special-offers/5199-continental-grand-sport-race-tyres-x2.html


Seem similar to these which i had before and they were great.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/continental-grand-prix-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod78421

mossym

Dcully wrote: »

Thanks mate, was thinking about continental Gp4000s but they are expensive, how to those gatorskins compare?

Try rose bikes for the gp4000

lennymc

bike24.de are selling conti ultra sport for about 11 quid plus 10 quid shipping. I use them for training and they are fine. I got 4 last week delivered for 55 quid.

wendell borton

http://www.vermarcsport.com/en/lotto-bike-wear-summer-package-winter-package-men?return_uri=/en/cycling-jersey-long-sleeves

Jerseys, bib shorts and bib tights for €145.

Dcully

mossym wrote: »

Try rose bikes for the gp4000

Just ordered 2X conti GP4000s II for €74.85 inc delivery, thanks.

godtabh

wendell borton wrote: »

http://www.vermarcsport.com/en/lotto-bike-wear-summer-package-winter-package-men?return_uri=/en/cycling-jersey-long-sleeves

Jerseys, bib shorts and bib tights for €145.

Is that gear any good? Very very tempted

GeneralC

godtabh wrote: »

Is that gear any good? Very very tempted

Tempted myself!

torydiver

godtabh wrote: »

Is that gear any good? Very very tempted

Believe it's worn by etixx quickstep and possibly other Dutch/belgian pro teams...

Harrybelafonte

Vermarc gear is excellent quality

Alanbt

Anyone know what the sizing is like?

johnk123

Tempted myself, but I'm seeing that it's four items for 135 plus 10 shipping.. Jacket, Jersey, Bib shorts and Bib tights??

Considering I need new bib tights anyway.... Sizing anyone?

Eamonnator

mossym wrote: »

Try rose bikes for the gp4000

They give you a free mug, as well.

mossym

Eamonnator wrote: »

They give you a free mug, as well.

not always, must have a dozen orders with them at this stage, including a 3k bike, and i never got a mug:(:(

jamesd

mossym wrote: »

not always, must have a dozen orders with them at this stage, including a 3k bike, and i never got a mug:(:(

I got a free back pack from them with my last order - never a mug

iwillhtfu

There seems to be big reductions on planet x at the min.

Picked up a set of these panniers and a few other bits

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FSMI5000R/minoura-5000r-alloy-rear-pannier-rack

Eamonnator

Eamonnator wrote: »

They give you a free mug, as well.

This was my first order from Rose, tubes and tyres. Total order was about 100 yo-yos.
Great prices and good delivery time.

jon1981

The pad on the vermarcsport shorts and bibs would not be for long distance according to the spec. Something to keep in mind.

irishrover99

iwillhtfu wrote: »

There seems to be big reductions on planet x at the min.

Picked up a set of these panniers and a few other bits

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FSMI5000R/minoura-5000r-alloy-rear-pannier-rack

always good sales on planet x,pity about the shipping costs. 14 euros delivery for overshoes,arm warmers bundle.

coach22

irishrover99 wrote: »

always good sales on planet x,pity about the shipping costs. 14 euros delivery for overshoes,arm warmers bundle.

what about using parcel motel to get it delivered up north?

irishrover99

coach22 wrote: »

what about using parcel motel to get it delivered up north?

i've never seen that option. usually royal mail or dhl is what i've seen

alaimacerc

irishrover99 wrote: »

i've never seen that option. usually royal mail or dhl is what i've seen

Parcel Motel is a third-party service. You use their delivery address in Norn Irn; they forward here, for a modest fee.

manafana

alaimacerc wrote: »

Parcel Motel is a third-party service. You use their delivery address in Norn Irn; they forward here, for a modest fee.

forwarded to a 3rd party location often a petrol station

Thud

Giro synthe for €185 on bike 24

http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;menu=1000%2C5%2C70;product=105193;page=7;dbp=327

koutoubia

coach22 wrote: »

what about using parcel motel to get it delivered up north?

alaimacerc wrote: »

Parcel Motel is a third-party service. You use their delivery address in Norn Irn; they forward here, for a modest fee.

Just a word of caution of using PX and Parcel Motel.
Any time I have used them together PX ALWAYS omit your pm id which is essential.
Last packet got through but on one occasion it took the staff 2 days to locate my parcel due to there being no id on there.
Doesnt matter that I have left an email with them about it ,it still happens!

Alek

Just add your PM number before your name in the name field? Happened to me once or twice with other shops.