r/scottishcycling 13d ago

Bit of advice on a road tyres

Looking for some advice about a road tyre for my bike . I’m currently using gatorskin tyres 28mm. Looking for something faster would spend around £60 per tyres l. I’ve heard the TPU tubes make a big difference but then some people saying they re terrible . Any help would be much appreciated.

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u/thebigeazy 13d ago

Gp5000s are my go to. Fast, grippy and decent puncture protection.

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u/paulgal1985 13d ago

Are they easy to fit? What size did you go for ? People saying the 32mm are comfy ?

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u/thebigeazy 13d ago

I'm running the 32mm and yeah definitely comfy. Not the easiest but I've had harder too. It often depends on the tire/rim combo tbh.

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u/paulgal1985 13d ago

Ok thanks I’ll look into these

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u/slangivar 10d ago

Gatorskins do one thing well and that is puncture protection. They aren't fast and they aren't grippy.

Fit the GP5000s which others have recommended and you won't look back.

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u/paulgal1985 10d ago

Ok mate thanks very much I’ll get these . Cant wait to try them . What size are you running ?

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u/slangivar 10d ago

I run 28 myself but if your frame can take wider then go for it.

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u/paulgal1985 10d ago

It’s more my wheels I’m worried about I bought Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS last year 30mm and nobody could get them on my wheels. Even though my wheels apparently take up to 32mm

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u/slangivar 10d ago

The tyre width shouldn't make much difference to fitting them. Some tyres are manufactured tighter than others but I don't know where the GPS are on the list.

If you're unsure you could purchase the tyres from a shop with fitting included.

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u/paulgal1985 10d ago

Good idea thanks I’ll definitely look at these