Over the years I’ve tried a number of road bike tyres, including top-end models from Specialized, Schwalbe, Vittoria, and Mavic, but I always find myself coming back to the tried and trusted Continental GP-series. Specifically, the GP5000S. I was a huge fan of the GP4000 and the tyres have gotten slightly better with each new…
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The right rubber: How to save weight AND ride faster
Tyres (or tires if you’re in the USA). That tiny little pair of contact patches connecting your bike to the blacktop. In terms of simple performance upgrades, changing your rubber can have one of the largest impacts on how your bike feels and handles. It’s also an easy place to save a few grams at…