New tyres time

[migrantwing]

Currently running Schwalbe Durano S (Slick) on the front and Standard Durano on the back. Excellent tyres. They've lasted for ages, despite a few cuts, never had a p******e, but want to try something different...and cheaper. Also want to try 25mm as opposed to the Schwalbe 23mm. Would try Schwalbe One but the price puts me off as I don't race or anything. Basically commuting and longer recreational rides.

Are Continental Ultra Sport II or III any good? Quite like the look of them.

 

[ianrauk]

If you are commuting then I would stick with what you have.
Continental tyres are puncture magnets.

 

[Racing roadkill]

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/700x25-resist-9-road-bike-tyre-id_8342353.html

I use these in the winter, they had a duff batch last year, but I’ve not had any problems recently. They are bulletproof, perform pretty well, and cost bugger all ( relatively).

 

[tyred]

Don't use Continental Ultrasport unless you enjoy fixing punctures. I've never known anything worse.

 

[I like Skol]

Just in case you are tempted to ignore the advice to steer clear of Continental tyres, here is my tale!

 

[graham bowers]

I had lots of punctures with Gatorskins but almost none with Gatorskin Hardshells. Think I had two punctures in 4500 miles last year on 32mm Hardshells.

 

[rivers]

I've had good luck with my rubino pro's throughout winter.

 

[vickster]

I've had good luck with my rubino pro's throughout winter.

Yep and dirt cheap at Wiggle

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-rubino-pro-folding-clincher-tyre/

 

[NorthernDave]

Rubino Pro's did fine for me to, as did the Vittoria's that went before them.

But I'm running Gatorksins on one bike which has escaped a visit so far and which despite the naysayers I like, and Giant Gavia AC's on the other which had a visit last weekend. Mind you, I reckon that shard of glass would have gotten through pretty much anything...

 

[tyred]

To be fair, Continental do decent tyres too. I'm pleased with the Tour Ride on the rear of my touring bike; over 2,000 miles so far without a puncture but I must admit I'd never have bought it (given my experience of the Ultrasports) other than the fact that it was a distress purchase during a tour when I suffered a split tyre and it was the only 700 x 32c tyre the shop I went into had in stock.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I would stick with Duranos..have run 25s and 28s and no probs...also like Mavic Yksions ...alas no one else does

 

[Alan O]

Are Continental Ultra Sport II or III any good? Quite like the look of them.

I've got a pair of Ultra Sport II, and I think they're fair value at the kind of offer prices you can often get them for. They seem reasonably light and feel ok, but they really don't have much in the way of puncture protection.

 

[davidphilips]

I would stick with Duranos..have run 25s and 28s and no probs...also like Mavic Yksions ...alas no one else does

dont know why Mavic Yksions are not popular i have them on one bike and find them great very comfortable.

 

[bpsmith]

Ultrasport II’s came with one of my bikes. Had 2 visits from the fairy during my short time using them. GP4000’s before that saw them get worn out at 4,700 miles with out any.

Vittoria Corsa’s are my current choice. Great tyres.

 

[Alan O]

Ultrasport II’s came with one of my bikes. Had 2 visits from the fairy during my short time using them. GP4000’s before that saw them get worn out at 4,700 miles with out any.

But you can get Ultrasport IIs for about a third of the price of GP4000s - you get what you pay for, and if you want cheap tyres then Ultrasports seem decent value to me.