My Best Puncture Resistant Tires For Bike Commuting / Road Bike

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hey everyone, just so you know we started our Taiwan trip and have been busy getting our first few rides in. I was hoping to get some video editing done quickly, but we're going to be sending our luggage ahead to the next city while we ride in between, which means no laptop for a few days. So it will be about a week until the next video, but there's lots of good stuff coming!
The same goes with responding to comments, I may be a bit slower than usual..

[@H1ZUMI]

Enjoy your trip!!

[@SteamAlchemist]

+Two Wheel Cruise thanks man. Try those tires out on this conversion (if interested ofc.) as it covers Your mtb model ua-cam.com/video/rFCFNPCHxnY/v-deo.html If it isn't best option for me too I don't know which is to have mtb/roadster combo..

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Love a good rigid mtb with road tires in the city 😀

[@kenshinphd]

@@TwoWheelCruise Schwalbe is pronounced as if you are saying the word school. Consider the "Shc" sounding like "Sc" without the "h". Like "sc" in the word "scoop"
"Sch" - ool
"Sch" - wal - be
Some might say it's Shhhh Wal Bee, but dramatically incorrect. However here in the US that's how people says it, in the the UK however Sc - wal - be

[@marifonseca3238]

Hi from Brazil. Great video about tires. it was very useful for me. Please keep with the english subtitles. It helps me to undestand better, once i haven't practice my english often. Thank you again. Safe Ride.

[@kirilcavdarov965]

Yup, the Schwalbe Marathon 700x25 are great . About 1500 km on mine so far. No flats to date. Not much wear either. Worth the money.

[@Jman-eg9zp]

I use Schwalbe Marathon 700x35 on a trek hybrid, excellent tire, even though they are heavy they have very low rolling resistance. So yes they can feel a bit sluggish when accelerating but once you get going they fly. Ridden about 1k miles on them, absolutely no flats.

[@kottelkannim4919]

I use 700x35c Schwalbe Marathon Racer on a Trek FX mostly on paved roads. Easier to accelerate, yet acceptable tire protection for the aforementioned conditions. Although far less protection than other Marathon tires, no flats either for more than 1k km.

[@ChasingChinster]

Schwalbe Marathon Plus are even more durable, heavy duty and reflective. Perfect commuter tire! Maybe a bit overkill for some people but it's nice to not worry about a flat especially in the winter.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Very true, I'd much rather have the ease of mind and less headache

[@lesterroberts1628]

Marathon Plus > Gatorskin. tested both for many miles in Phoenix where Goat's head thorns guarantee a puncture about every 50 miles with stock tires. Gatorskin unfortunately failed to provide complete protection so i eventually swapped it out for a Tannus. The Marathon Plus has gone about 2500 miles no flats. Gatorskin got 3 flats in just under 1000 miles. The Gatorskin is much lighter and faster though. So, if you do not ride over caltrops like we do in the southwest it may be viable.

[@landmanland]

I've the Marathon Schwalbe as well. Solid recommendation. No punctures after three years of daily commutes (13000+ km) despite having to drive through lots of smashed glass (thanks drunken people). In fact, I worn out my inner tubes faster. The downside is that cycling with them is slightly heavier compared to the Continentals. The reflective material on the sidewall are actually a legal requirement where I live (Netherlands). The Continental has less sidewall protection so be careful with going over sharp bumps and hopping on/off curbs. Otherwise just as good and lighter to cycle.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I don't miss smashed glass on the road.. thankfully none of that in Japan.. even after an accident, everything is cleaned up
Interesting that the reflective material is a legal requirement. A good standard to impose though I guess

[@event4216]

Reflectors front and rear, and also ones visible from sides are mandatory. Instead of plastic reflectors in spokes which change spoke tension reflectors on tyres seem like viable option. Law requires reflectors without specifying they should be in spokes. Motorists not paying attention will not see cyclists even if they appear like glowing comets.

[@BUCIFALUS]

5 yers comuting maraton 0 puncture..I put durano p line...got puncture meh...worst part I give Free 2 sets of maraton plus Free....now I nead bay back ...dont like durano

[@simonwoodford8728]

The Marathons are about twice the weight of the Gators whereas the Duranos are somewhere in between and closer to what I'd consider a road bike tyre. The folding Gators are great but can be a little slippery in the wet and are slower than Continental Four Season and GP5000 alternatives both of which have very good wear and puncture resistance (not quite as good as the Gators, but for the increased performance PDG). Continentals seem to go through fairly significant discounting cycles so stocking up when they are cheap is worthwhile and choosing between the three alternatives is a balance between their prices at any given time and where your needs fit on the wear and puncture v Grip and rolling resistance continuum. Others worth looking at are Continental's Chinese made Gransport Extra (as opposed to Gransport Race which has less puncture protection), Michelin ProRace 4 Endurance (these were superseded by something less worthy and are getting harder to source), the Pirelli Four Seasons variant (possibly the most expensive of these) or maybe the Schwable One V-Guards which I've had a reasonable run with but I've also seen mixed reviews of.

[@MentalEdge]

The reflective strip isn't just "a bit" reflective. Take a picture with your phones flash and that is already enough to make them glow like mad. Like any reflex you only see it when you look at them from the same direction as a light shining at them. Like the flash or car headlights. I never ride during the darker months of the year without reflective strip tires, the best visibility upgrade by far for a bike, makes it super obvious to motorists what you are in pitch black. Just keep the strip somewhat clean.

[@ev-ezaye3580]

Bright bicycle lights are your best bet!

[@MentalEdge]

@@ev-ezaye3580 For visibility a red and a white light that are dim enough not to blind you even when looked at directly, is best.
Even really powerful lights are dimmer than reflectors, when you place the reflector in the headlights of a motor vehicle and look at it from the driver's seat.
You only need serious brightness if you intend to actually see by your front light, and even then, front and rear lights help with spotting you from behind, or the front, but not as much the side.
In a well lit city, using something dim so you're not blinding pedestrians is far safer. And the reflectors obviously don't glow on their own. The front and rear lights simply serve to indicate what direction you're facing to anyone observing.
Rim reflectors are WAY MORE VISIBLE from the side, than some light. Seriously, in the headlights of a car the two glowing circles are not just bright, but LARGE. Compare that to the two dots you get with a pair of lights seen from the side.

[@SGM514]

Used schwalbe Marathons for the trans American bike trail. 4300 miles in 50 days and zero flats. Incredible tire.

[@ev-ezaye3580]

That's some racked up miles!

[@Afiso]

Awesome friend. Ordered the Continental Gatorskins directly after seen your video. Now they are very cheap. 29 euro in Holland

[@bennohno]

Theyre like a pure slick with a really nice compound.. Feels like an f1 tire for your bike

[@waynemakka1324]

about a year ago swapped out my Schwable ZX 700x23 for Michelin POWER race 700x25 & FOSS puncture resistant tubes, 12-13000km later still on this set swapped ends @6000km
Just amazed at NO Flats and slow wear on Michelins - best combo i've had in 20+ years.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Awesome! Haven't tried those yet.. I've had similar performance on my gatorskins as well.

[@erikmortensen1091]

I use Vittoria Randonneur 700 x 28c and have never had a puncture. They don't weigh much and are comfortable. Drives daily to work and drives on holiday with a high weight. Drives both on paved roads and on holidays a lot on gravel roads. Highly recommend these tires!!

[@22fret]

I had Conti GP4000s (out of production now) on my Cannondale CAAD5, they were excellent and have now changed to (foldable) Schwalbe Lugano for sheer curiosity, but they are not even on the same planet. The ride is smooth and stable but they seem to wear quickly.
On my commuter I have the very affordable Schwalbe Spicer tyres. Very smooth and fast and seemingly relatively safe I had my first puncture yesterday after almost 2.600 kms. Their downside is the fact that they are difficult to remount correctly after they have been removed. I tried to fit them 4 or 5 times and ended up mounting it against its rotation, which finally worked out well...

[@christianscott6963]

I gotta add... Continentals are strong... Wait for a deal..
But they are worth it.
Did a loaded 400 mile tour ok on 35mm cyclocross Continentals. Back tire wore towards end of trip... But only required a rotation to front for probably another 300miles plus.
750 miles from a cx 35 mm loaded. And I'm not a light dude (220lbs)
Continental is a name brand, but you def get what you pay for!
Great brand!!

[@georgsiotis]

+ 1 for Rubino Pro:s . 5000+ km on mine, not a single puncture. 700c x 25. And I run them on 8.0-8.5 bar. Have converted to these for all my bikes.

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

TWC I agree the contis are great. I did have a flat with them but that was because the road conditions were really bad. Lot of bottles thrown out of moving cars. The bottle shatters; perfect for punctures. That’s life.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Nothing you can do about that.. sorry to hear that, that sucks.. 😑

[@TeslaOsiris]

If you're in Japan... Just get Panaracer tires. They are far more supple but just as durable as anything Continental and Schwalbe puts out.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will have to give them a try..

[@scocassovegetus]

Agree!

[@coolercooler642]

I have been running Vittoria rubino pros , can't say I am very happy. After a 1000 miles ,
One puncture in rear , lucky day.
Wet sealed pavement is worse than ice .
They hang on in the corners good
Sound cool too

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've ridden thousands of miles on these tires and still no flats :)

[@PeterYannick]

I hardly ever had a puncture but it changed when I moved to Glasgow. Scotts like to party and there is always a broken bottle on the side of the road. I bought kevlar Vittoria racing folding tires and on the first ride I found a cut on top of the tyre about half centimetre long but the tyre did't loose the pressure and I rode it for almost two years.
I was going to buy Continental this year because they have such a good press. James Hayden won the Transcontinental on them this year.
Yet when I went to the store they had only Vittoria in the size I was looking for, so its Italia once again :)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

If it works it works.

[@chun_8070]

I think something to note is that not only do softer tire's puncture easier, they also rip easier as well. I used to run Vittoria Zaffiro's on my Pinarello, and ripped them after 5 days of use. Meanwhile the Continental Ultra Sport I use now have easily seen a few hundred miles.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Makes sense.. vittoria makes good race day tires, but that's pretty quick for them to go bad..

[@glbernini0]

Ridden Gatorskins for years but got to be careful in the rain...GOOD WORKOUT REPLACING THEM REPLACING THEM ON ROAD RIMS!

[@RomperStomperxy]

Schwalbe Durano has now a "Plus" Version with same "7" Protection like the Marathon Plus.

[@brianmessemer2973]

Great video and very practical as tires aren't talked about often enough IMO. And yes, for road riding, Continental Gatorskins are the way to go! Have a great trip and ride safe in Taiwan. Hope your wife's doing well. Cheers-

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@VideoNOLA]

Loves me some Conti Gatorskins (700x32), BUT am about to try some 45mm Schwalbe (it's pronounced "sh-VAHL-buh" in German; it means "swallow" like the bird) Marathon Plus because of their ridiculous puncture resistance, lower pressure (no more DING and THUD every time I roll over a small pebble), and reflective sidewall (less death at night).

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've heard good things about the plus, and the lower tire pressure sounds really nice!

[@drewlucero3916]

I use the Schwalbe Marathon Plus also the Big Apple.. But what I really love about them is the reflective ring around the tire .📸🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️📸

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, that reflective ring is nice! All worn out on my current set though..

[@peterbaskind9872]

Great tires. Heavy, but bulletproof. A ginormous pain to mount.

[@Bertdevries4865]

Hi. Nice content mate. First..it`s not Swabel but Schwal-be. It`s so nice when you pronounce it well. (No for me but for yourself when you give your video`s open space to the world. LOL. I use Schwalbe Marathon Plus myself on my wheelchair. No puntures in about 6 years now. I am very pleased with it. I had to chance my tires about one year ago and used a new tire the Schwalbe one. These tires look like slicks but they are very sticky to the road, even when I use 7 or 8 BAR in my wheelchair wheels. In the beginning i had some residu from the tires on my hand, wich i had not when i used the Marathon plus at 7 or 8 BAR. You did a good job on your videa and will subscribe on your channel. Wishing many more safe miles to go. Greetings, Bert de Vries. Hillegom, The Netherands

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Cheers! I've learned from my mistake and (hopefully) am pronouncing it correctly in more recent videos :)
I've still yet to get a puncture on my marathons too, and I've ridden them into the ground on all kinds of surfaces

[@rimtism123]

I started wrenching on bikes in Germany and quickly was corrected the first time I said it wrong. haha "Sch-vahl-buh."

[@TwoWheelCruise]

This was the first time I ever tried to say it 😂

[@ZnenTitan]

@@TwoWheelCruise I've noticed the "E" on the end of German words sounds like an "A" would in English. (The way Porsche is pronounced "pour-sha")

[@EdouardTavinor]

@@ZnenTitan yeah, the German schwa (neutral sound in a language like at the end of "computer") is a bit higher than in English.

[@virgilcheng2335]

My commuter bike tyres has so many cuts on them and its time for a replacement after 18 months of use, I decided listen to your recommendation and got myself a pair of Gator Skin. Feels better power transfer than the previous Grand Prix 4000 and may be a little on the slippery side in wet weather, not a problem as long as I am aware of it. I use Panaracer on my MTB for foul weather commute, works well but less puncture resistance.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Awesome, glad to hear the gatorskins are working well for you 😀

[@longbra]

I wiped out in the rain with Gator Skin making a fast right and then trying to avoid a pedestrian/bum walking across the cross walk. The tire lost traction on the painted surface of the crosswalk. I had to hang around and evaluate the damage to my body for a good 30 minutes before continuing on my journey that rainy day. My butt bone was sore for 2 weeks afterwards. However, they are good tires and would surely buy them again.

[@freelanceriders]

Awwww no Vittoria Rubino Pros with graphene. I used to run gatorskins and converted to the Rubino Pros and will never go back. Awesome puncture protection and mileage.
I've put them on all my bikes now.
I've only had one puncture due to a crazy weed we have here in Western Australia call the Doublegee. It produces little rock hard fruits that have razor sharp spines on them that kinda look that those ninja caltrops.
If you can, have a go at trying Rubino Pros. They're Cannondale's new standard tyre for their new System Six superbike

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Haven't tried em yet, thanks for the tip!

[@fredverkool5599]

the Schwalbe marathon is a beast I've been riding for about 5 years with the same ones .the grip on these babies however is not spectacular on wet and icy roads

[@toquelau5715]

I run marathons on my e-bike. high speeds, heavy breaking and cornering on a super heavy bike on terrible road conditions. never had a flat, barely worn, 15000+ km. it's a monster of a tyre

[@toquelau5715]

tbh I've never had any tyres that could do well on icy roads. haven't tried the studded ones, they might work

[@waltp3373]

Good info. I've used the Marathon tires and am happy with them. I'll have to try the Gatorskins on your recommendation.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They're both great

[@AndrewTSq]

In total I have over 20000km on Vittoria tires. Have had 1 puncture which probably was the innertubes fault (looked like a manufacturfault) I love the Corsa 25mm. Very fast tires.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've only raced on vittorias, but good to hear they have durable stuff as well..

[@jasonbannan4024]

Michelin Protek. Best road tire I ever tried and very inexpensive. I have used 28mm and 35 mm on my bikes.

[@PathfinderGregg]

Totally agree about the Schwalbe marathon.

[@mikesmith883]

Both my bikes wear continental gatorskin's and yes as far as I ride they are te toughest tires I've put on my bike's and yes I put then through the test when the train I take home or work stop running the path I took was full of glass considering the street is no way in well condition everday before I left the house I would have to pull out all the glass from both tires

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They are the best!

[@appa609]

Continental GP4000 II
Don't ride through glass. Go around potholes. They last great.

[@motombocolombo]

I like the GP GTs.

[@petecampbellzwift]

Have ridden on the Duranos and really like them. The gatorskins are nice but have had bad luck with punctures and they are so hard to seat on the rim compared with vittorias and schwalbes.
My go to is the Vittoria Rubino Pro, usually cheap, rolls really well and have yet to have a puncture with several pairs on several bikes over thousands of kms.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They are a pain to get on the rim, but thankfully I rarely have to change them since I never get flats

[@georgsiotis]

+ 1 for Rubino Pro:s . 5000+ km on mine, not a single puncture. And I run them on 8.0-8.5 bar.

[@1-less-car]

I have come back to this vlog. I think I have something interesting for you. I run Gatorskin 28 and 32 on my road bikes. Running a 28 or larger I have reduced my the pressure to 50psi. This has 2 benefits, comfort and puncture resistance. I have essentially turned my road bike into a cycle cross with 28's. (The only downside is I have to insert the wheel/tyre into the fork deflated due to the rim brakes). Like you the puncture history is excellent. The rolling resistance (speed) is - I think - better than other 25 or 23 tyres. So good, on my Giant (disc) I now run 32's with no regrets.
Go wide and reduce the pressure!
Good riding!

[@gleones1979]

Felix Rayner hi felix need some help on choosing which type is better for training in long rides and racing. 240 tpi or 180? I am using a 700 x 23 for front wheel and 25 for rear. Suggestion is highly respected.

[@readysetsleep]

Panaracers are great I have a pair of RiBMo and TServ.
They were about 30 USD per tyre. The RiBMo held up to trails, gravel, dirt, and pavement.
The T serv I'm still working on that bike ha...
But they were fold-able so it saved on the shipping cost, usually bike shops charge an extra $10 for the large box for the beaded tyres.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Oh wow, I've never been charged extra for shipping wired tires, but then again I usually do bigger orders

[@garykerwin5753]

As a 50+ year cyclist I finally got fed up with regular tires and flats. I now use Tannus. While Tannus solid is slightly less comfortable than pneumatic, it's still a great carefree ride with no pump, no tire kit, no flats and no hassles. Tannus also has the inserts I am experimenting with for the best of both worlds. My region is filled goat head thorns and I laugh when I just pull them out of my tires.

[@saitoyukio]

cool i m a brazilian, i live in japan too, start to do ciclism to lose Weight, i loving it, my tire blew today, i start follow you youtube channel

[@vivoslibertos]

Shhhh Wall Bee :)
The gatorskin size might bigger/wider/chubbier than any other brand for the same size number, just make sure it fits your frame/fork.
For schwalbe tires never ever clean sidewall using brush, the sidewall so thin to the point you can rub the rubber and see the thread.
My recommendation would be maxxis re-fuse for outdoor, and shwalbe kojak for rollers it's the super ultra slickest tire hopefully it doesn't make too much noise for japan standard decibel.
My fave tire still Kenda smallblock, Kenda usually have lower pressure requirement for same size compare to different brands also the compound made last to the point even the compound is dead due to the aging but you still have fairly good thread.
You might also check Tannus tires for puncture free.
I wrote too much LoL.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Lol, thanks! I regret not checking how to pronounce that before making this video..
I used to love kenda small blocks, they were all the rage back in the midwest usa mountain biking

[@vivoslibertos]

Shuwaburu , you're already a japanese XD

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It comes out at times 😂😂😂

[@HotelPapa100]

SHVAL-buh actually. It's not that hard. It's swallow (the bird) in German.

[@eviltango]

Schwabble lol. great vid thanks!

[@NoahElRhandour]

isn't german like kinda easy in the way that you just have to say every letter in order

[@susanrose3815]

Best thing ever invented

[@jackand100others3]

Guys I would suggest the Gatorskin Hardshell wired bead than folded instead of their standard gatorskin its a bit in the expensive side but you won't get any punctures, ive rode them for over 7,000 miles and never got a puncture. I've used them daily in my track bike which is a good lifespan but doing skids will definitely wear it down. The difference is it has a hard casing with the same soft anti puncture technology in the gatorskin

[@EndoplasmicReticulum7]

I like your concept of also making some more bike related technical videos.
I already saw the Conti X-King which I also run on my Scales mainly. So before saying too much about my experiences wit them now, I'll be waiting for your upcoming video.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, trying to branch out a bit since people were asking for this kind of stuff :)
Wasn't planning to make a video about the mtb tire lol.. I just needed a replacement for my rear which was getting worn out.. Might need to do a video about that too I guess :)

[@EndoplasmicReticulum7]

Two Wheel Cruise
Hahaha, sorry for putting you in this situation (unwillingly, though😅) for having to make a video about MTB tyres. But you don't HAVE to😉.
I'm using Continental Race/X (now Cross)/Mountain-King tyres, all in the RaceSport variants, now for about 10 years and have no intentions of swapping to other brands (for now). I use identical tyres in front and rear and recently use different models in front and rear to have better grip in the front and a lower rolling resistance in the rear. On very dry and packed surfaces and long distance road usage I use Race-King (f/r) and also use X-King (f) for better grip and Race-King (r) for better rolling resistance. When it rains or gets a bit muddy, I use Mountain-King (f) and X-King (r).
Due to the fact of changing tyres often, I don't use tubeless, but latex inner tubes. It's a bit heavier than tubeless (about 50-60 grams per wheel) but has a similarly low rolling resistance as tubeless.
The Race-Kings have a similar rolling resistance with latex (about 16 watts) as some road tyres.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It should fit in nicely once I start doing more mtb videos.. 😉

[@DanielPhua]

I always use the very common Continental gp4000 II. Works well, rolls well and puncture resistance is good too. :)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Also really good!

[@DanielPhua]

How would you rate both Conti GP4000 II and the gatorskins? Would you recommend one over the other? I've never tried gatorskins b4

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I haven't used the gp4000 extensively enough to compare

[@2552legoboy]

@@DanielPhua id say they gatorskins have a lot more heavy duty puncture protection. large glass or metal/spikes on road can go through a gp4000, the 5000 might be abit better cus it has the same compound as gatorskins :)

[@marcelhandsome6042]

The Vittoria Randonneur and Vittoria Urbano are excellent city-hybrid bike tyres! that are better value for money and Italian engineered.

[@650038haig]

Pulled nail out of Marathon plus tires on my electric bike no flat tire after pulling out the nail

[@maxrevell3830]

So far I've had good experiences with Continental: one of my previous bikes came fitted with the UltraSport 2 and I did 10,000km on those tyres with only 1 flat (which was my fault for running too low and pinch-flatting).
Currently have GP5000s on one bike and so far have done 3500km with no flats (I only ride those on tarmac).
For a bulletproof city/road/mixed surface tyre, the Michelin Protek Max has proved to be amazing BUT they are extremely heavy. However, 8000km and no punctures, the rear tyre is now starting to show some wear though; I'm having a hard time deciding what to use next as I'd like to save some weight.
Also, I've just ordered a Schwalbe Marathon Plus to put on the rear of my city/hack bike as it's one of the few tyres available in the size this bike runs - 37-590 or 650A. Apparently this size is fairly common in Japan though?

[@scottygoodell]

GP5000s came on my Road Bike I purchased 14 months ago and have experienced more flats with them in this time than the Gatorskin Hardshell I ran for 8 years prior. I am going to try the Gatorskins now.

[@maxrevell3830]

@@scottygoodell sorry to hear that, I know a lot of people swear by Gatorskins. Hope you have better luck with them.
Incidentally, I replaced my worn Michelin with a Conti Grand Prix (the 'regular' one) and so far no flats after around 1000km

[@blownouttransmission5832]

panaracer gravel king tlc slicks , made in japan ! the best all rounder i have found .

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will have to try them!

[@blownouttransmission5832]

Hiya , they are worth it , i am used to veloflex master 25 and 28 , the Panaracers feel even better when set up tubeless ,, the ride feel on and off road really surprised me , the SK variant is ideal for super muddy conditions and still rolls well on road . Best tyres I've had in 40 years . :-) @@TwoWheelCruise

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'll have to talk to the panaracer booth at the next event

[@richncolita6782]

Thanks for the excellent information.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Cheers!

[@amadeusb4]

Not a fan of tread on road bike tires. It picks up debris which can later puncture the tire and throws a lot of water and mud. Bike tires don't need tread as they don't hydroplane. I prefer the Vittoria Rubino G+ Endurance to the Marathon but they do cost more. The Gatorskins give a bleh ride and don't grip well. Get the GP4000 II's instead. Decent puncture proofing, although not quite the Gatorskin's level, and much nicer ride and performance. I think Conti is coming out with GP 5000 now. Michelin's Pro 4 Endurance aren't as good but can be a good bargain if you're putting a lot of miles on a bike. Tires have really advanced in the past decade. It's nice to experience fewer and fewer punctures without giving up performance.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The tread is definitely making a mess picking up a bunch of crap during the current rainy season we are in :/
I've been curious about the new 5000's, will have to try them out sometime

[@amadeusb4]

@@TwoWheelCruise Meanwhile, GP 4000 II's are very cheap now as retailers clear out old inventory to make room for the GP 5000's. I just picked up a couple 4000 II's for $35 each but am curious about the 5000's as well. I'll wait until there's a sale as they are still north of $65 here.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

definitely better to buy the discount 4000's for now :)

[@ralphc1405]

Question: any words about Vredestein Fortezzas or Ricorsos??

[@blue_beephang-glider5417]

I had Shwable Marathon plus tyres on my commuter which lasted 2 years. BUT on replacing them I had a string of around 10 punctures in 3 seperate Shwarble marathon plus tyres!!! My thinking is cheap subcontractors.... Hence the reason for watching this, I want to try something different.

[@84imreplica]

I live in Canada and up until a year or two ago I often bought items from UK online bike parts. The parts came and often I didn't get charged taxes (12%) or brokerage fees. All that changed a while back and the online stores all switched to a different world-wide shipper. Now, I get charged taxes (I can live with that) and I also get a large brokerage fee. The brokerage fee is large enough that it doesn't make financial sense to order parts from these UK online store.
I now order most of my parts from German online shops and I'm often not charged taxes and never charged brokerage/duty fees.

[@jwilly7032]

Good tyres are the cheapest upgrade you can make to your bike.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Definitely, anything wheel related is your best quick upgrade

[@kopolo66]

Thanks buddy, great video 👍👍

[@ianpearson8976]

i find the marathons and + bulletproof for punctures but they are an unforgiving ride.pump them up to 100psi and u feel every damn bump or vibration on the surface of the road.i prefer the gatorskins.softer compound,better rolling resistance and lighter though u will get the occasional puncture perhaps 1 or 2 a yr.

[@frankabels5761]

I ride now Continental 4 seasons black Edition. I changed from 25 th to 28 th. In two years I only had one puncture, because there was a big scratch in the road and I hit it.

[@SuperCuttyBlackSow]

Need something like this jumped into a triathlon bike portion and went flat huge hole in the tire

[@kevinfeeney5309]

Schwalbe. This one is so hard to find the correct pronunciation that we had to go deep into the German company's UA-cam archives to find it. We've heard various attempts, including 'schwal-bey', 'schwalb' 'schwabble' and 'schwab-lee'. Those are all wrong, so just so everyone's sure, it's Schvalb-uh.Oct 24, 2018
And i run 700x25 wtb thickslicks on my roadie and 700x25 gatorskins on my fixed gear....no issues with either.

[@christill]

My ebike came with Schwalbe Super Moto X tyres. They took a bit of getting used to the way they handle since they’re a lot wider than what I’m used to. But they’re so nice on road and off-road as well. I’ll probably get marathons for my old commuter bike soon. The tyres that came with that one are old and there’s a big hole in the sidewall where it’s cracked. But I’ve never had a flat on those either. I’ve been pretty lucky to avoid flats.

[@dan_lazaro]

In the Philippines we race with Continental Ultrasports. Whether it be a Philippine pros or Pro-ams like me. But then again most of our pros ride in iTime Carbon Frames and Shimano 105 5800... Some teams that are sponsored by higher budget companies are luckier that the standard sponsors tho. They get Conti Competition tires with Colnago Bikes and Dura Ace, But those are a select few and even then, Most of the dominators in these big races are low budget sponsored teams.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've still never ridden dura ace 😂 highest for me has been rival or force which has been plenty good. Don't always need top of the line stuff to race hard.. better if the playing field is more equal..

[@christill]

Two Wheel Cruise The youtuber SickBiker from Poland is really good at informing people of what type of components they really need for their riding. It’s so easy to get carried away so it’s cool to have people like him and yourself who show that you don’t need to spend crazy money.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'm all about saving money in this expensive sport..

[@Ricardo35793]

Best tyres for bikes continental tour ride. I had shwalbe and all other brands. I use them 17000km not even a single puncture

[@ianpearson8976]

i use these on my commute to work bike.very hard and heavy but feel bulleproof and very cheap.

[@al-du6lb]

I'm dying, never stop pronouncing schwalbe that way. Thanks for the review.

[@yewnammak750]

I have ridden the durano for 2 yrs now with out a puncture so I can vouch for it tht it’s good. However I think u got to factor in the tyre size which I think 28c is more lasting and if u use a none spoke hole rim like the fulcrum wheel sets. This is because it’s not all abt the tyre tht causes puncture but the tube too due to spoke pinch punctures.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Good to hear it works well, and that's very true!

[@jacquesconnard]

I prefer Continental over Schwalbe. But, it also depends on the country of manufacture. Both companies are German. Continental makes their higher priced tires in Germany, but most everything else is sourced through India or Thailand. I have found Schwalbe's quality has dropped over the past few years. Schwalbe also makes a lot of their tires in India.

[@ditofuhrer9100]

Nope their move the manufacturing to Indonesia, nothing wrong with schwalbe quality it depends on their line ups which I agree a bit confusing

[@jacquesconnard]

Thank you for the update. That's news to me. I'll stick with Continental (although... their line up is becoming confusing, too).

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Schwalbe's product naming pronunciation is also confusing lol 😂
Higher quality = higher price eh. I've been happy with my gatorskins..

[@maxrevell3830]

as Ditto said, Schwalbe are all manufactured in Indonesia, Continental tyres with Black Chili compound (GP5000/4season etc.) are made in Germany, whereas UltraSport etc. are made in China

[@nikarko01]

Schwalbe..ahah! I get a flat per week, I think it depends where you ride. If is Germany not problem, it is in a city full of broken glass on the streets because the government doesn't clean, impossible!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yikes! Rarely any glass here fortunately :)

[@dan_lazaro]

For 25$ I would've gotten a set of Clement Strada 28cs, those are foldables and are very light, never punctured in the 3weeks I've used it daily for racing and commuting to school.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Haven't tried those, thanks for the suggestion!

[@brentwilson2799]

Try the gator hardshell for more protection

[@sheddski2942]

the perelli P7sport folding tires are great i just installed on 2of my roadbikes i got out of a dirt floor celler and the original tires Kenda Kontender were rotted so i was going to get Continental but these sounded good for price 31.99 each and puncher protection

[@georgef1586]

conti 4 seasons my choice

[@potstab2875]

I was thinking about using the gatorskin hardshell($42) in 32c, but there are a few reviews talking about how they blow out at the side wall along the bead. It was recommend(from the bike shop, Specialized dealer...) to get the specialized armadillo($45)(60tpi) or elite($55)(120tpi) version. The elite are about $10 more per tire, and you have to order from a dealer or directly from specialized. I am trying to get the best supple/puncture resistant tire for these bad roads around here, and to take it easy or myself/rims.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've never had any issues with the sidewall on the gatorskins (though I use 25)
I used to use the specialized armadillo tires many years ago and I remember them being pretty solid as well

[@shanen.6210]

You should check out specialized armadillo tires. Very good puncture protection. Never had a flat on them. I also have co tinental contact 2's on my surly long haul trucker and love them. I have close to 4000 miles on them and don't even look worn. No flats as well

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Ah yeah, I used to ride armadillos years ago since my old shop I worked at stocked them. They're harder to get over here, or at least more expensive.. but they worked well from what I remember

[@zero2dad644]

I had some Gaterskins on my hybrid which I used for commuting and club road rides and had loads of punctures. Including one that sliced through the rubber to the inner tube wrecking the tyre. The only good thing was how quick the tyres seem to make my rides compared to others!
I then moved to a pair of Durano's and never had a puncture in a year of daily use. These Schwalbe Durano's were quick and very grippy on roads!
Great video!

[@stormrider01]

Best tire for tracking bikes: Continental Contact Plus.

[@longbra]

I just ordered these before watching this video. I've had Gatorskin and Grand Prix 4-Season all got slashed through sidewall on back tire by road debris. I figure I'll spend less money this time around.

[@turn-n-burn1421]

I like Chain Reaction here in the States. By the way, you were close. It's Schwal Beh. Not rhyming with wobble.

[@coffeepot3123]

Lol!, i remember last year when i first got into cycling and was looking for tires for my 1996 GT Rage, spent like 200 dollars on some high end tires that didn't even fit (to put it lightly), and they were fordable which don't work with my rims.
Returned them and got my money back, then this summer i finally bought a new set of tires, Michelin Dynamic sport 700x23c - 23-622.
Will be interesting to see how they hold up considering the low prize i paid for them.

[@BayAreaCyclist300]

Those are shit

[@dannygayler90]

Had my first puncture last week , would you believe , the inner tape liner moved , causin a spoke to puncture the tube , so I got a new tire , ( as the old one was 90% worn ) , new tape also on the inner rim , all right to go , go ,go !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Should hold you over for a while 🙂

[@MarufoVega]

Had my first puncture on my Gatorskin yesterday. A staple just a bit heavier than the typical office staple somehow manage to kick up and penetrate the tire and tube as I rode over it. Have had good luck with these otherwise.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Lucky day 😉

[@kevinfeeney5309]

construction debris is the worst!
however, with gatorskins....i ran over something metal. felt the rear kick out on me and heard the "tink-tink-tink" of it skittering along the road and i just kept going.
seems as if gatorskins are hit or miss. i've been lucky with the ones i have used.....never an issue.

[@itsdave92]

I absolutely LOVE Schwalbe tires! I have the Marathon Supreme on my touring bike when it's not touring (very fast and still more protective than most tires), and the Marathon Mondial in the winter (those things are tanks).
I've had seriously bad luck with Continental. The Travel Contact, Speedride, and even GP Four-Season all had sidewall rips, some worse than others. I positively loved the Four-Season for a measly 1,000mi.... I've heard great things about the Gatorskins, though.
I just bought a set of Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2. Same weight as the Gatorskins, nearly the same puncture resistance in various tests, as 5 watts less rolling resistance, apparently (according to bicyclerollingresistance.com). Here's to hopefully a decent set of road bike tires after many years of struggle!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gatorskins and marathons 4 life 😍

[@JusGarc1981]

ItsDave92 how are they holding up 10 months later?

[@itsdave92]

@@JusGarc1981 Still excellent! Did not ride them as much in the winter as I decided to go with Nokian Hakkas studded tires.
Still it's been over 2,000mi on those tires these past 10 months and no signs of slowing down! Very little wear, integrity still very much intact.

[@WizK3640]

Ahh zee *SchwabL* tire! Very nice 👍

[@user-mi2hs5or5r]

I'm willing to try them in Mexico city, infamous for its horrible roads

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They're pretty solid! I'll be uploading a new video about some new tires I'm trying out now as well which are even more puncture proof :)

[@rafigoldberg3520]

Thanks for sharing

[@scocassovegetus]

I highly recommend Panaracer tires, especially since you live in Japan (they are made in Japan, yo~! www.panaracer.com). I find them to be very good quality and last a long time. Also, any tire can be changed into a puncture-free tire by using Mr Tuffy tire liners. I have literally ridden my road bike tens of thousands of kms without any flat with Mr Tuffy. I also look for tires that have Kevlar in them which also helps a lot for punctures -- my most recent tires are Hutchinson Keflar tires and I have been too lazy to put in the Mr Tuffy and haven't had a flat yet with... not sure how many kms... certainly 10 thousand+.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for the tips! Haven't tried either of those yet..

[@aerojetrocketdyners-2538]

i got the messenger one its really good.Good grip

[@beatsandboots]

Schwalbe is probably the company founder's name, but it happens to be the German word for swallow (the bird). You pronounced it almost correctly. It sounds like "Shvalbe". I use their Marathon Plus (level 7 protection, pretty) model on my Gazelle city bicycle. They have the perfect mix of durability and rolling resistance, but are pretty heavy.
Thanks for recommending the Continental Gatorskin. I didn't even know about them. BTW: are all bicycle tires from Germany?! :')

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Lol apparently the good ones are. I'm guessing level 7 protection must be pretty heavy but worth it for a city bike..

[@AG-el6vt]

The Marathon Greenguard doesn't seem good enough for my UK city commute. I got a 700x35c pair on discount some time ago, put them on and lasted about two (2) weeks before a sharp flint went straight through the tread. Bad luck? Maybe. In contrast, I've had a set of Marathon GT 365 for about 2000km now, and only got one slow puncture from a thorn that went in around the puncture protection. I made it home and only saw the flat the morning after. These have better protection than the Greenguard, but less than the Marathon Plus. That's my 2 cents anyway.

[@2552legoboy]

I Luckily found a pair second hand 23mm gatorskins for only 5 buck... no punctures for a year yet.

[@asaphemagno3044]

Thanks Man!

[@jacquesconnard]

I have never had a flat tire... on- or off-road. I think a lot of people's flats start with improper installation or not being careful during installation.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That and checking equipment condition... which I'm horrible at..

[@daffygrey]

All my bikes are shod with Continental; either GP4000 or Attack/Force. I won't touch Schwalbe again, after I had a sidewall rupture on me for no reason. I wasn't even moving at the time.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Ouch.. good thing you weren't moving.

[@daffygrey]

Two Wheel Cruise As Sod's law has it, we were just about to move off after wait for a mate to mend a pinch puncture. I wasn't running very high pressures as I was on carbon rims, and the lack of heat dissipation can lead to blowouts.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Ouch, horrible timing ..

[@Mikekhoh]

Try also pirelli p zero velo classic

[@DJRonnieG]

I only subscribed because of the Evangelion sketch on the wall.... I mean of course the review was useful too.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I only live because of EVA

[@cq14692]

You should try the Schwalbe Pro-one (tubeless), you'll definitely love them.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've heard good things, but no plan for me to go tubeless anytime soon.

[@s.stallone5350]

@@TwoWheelCruise There's an Idea for a new video-"Tubes vs Tubeless"

[@marklewis1884]

Dood woke up your fixed 👨 🧍‍♂️ on continental I have 25mm on rear and 28 on front on fixed my acceleration super 👌 👍 speed 😀 with excellent results fun fun fun.

[@bennohno]

Have you tried Schwalbe kojak? Like the durability and puncture resistance of a marathon with the rolling resistance of the gatorskins.. If you commute on mostly pavement, kojaks are the tops.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

haven't tried those yet, but sound nice

[@Jun-xl4qm]

Schwalbeのマラソンを通勤用のシクロクロスに使ってます！
パンク知らずで購入してよかったタイヤです😁
装着するのが一苦労しましたが‥😅

[@TwoWheelCruise]

装着するのは大変ですね！😫😫😫

[@cliffordchaperon6795]

great video

[@GorgeGeorg]

No, the best puncture resistant tire is the Specialized All Condition Armadillos (elite with the tire bead).

[@jasonswift7098]

Folding tyres are a lot lighter too, wired might be cheaper but quite a bit heavier.

[@billytscherne4643]

Good insurance always replace the rim tape more flats due to that then broking glass on the road .

[@ronaldodavid7910]

Hi cruise, you should try schwalbe lugano, much cheaper than durano. I have been using it for 8 month, and never got flat tire even our road got many tiny rocks..

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for the tip, will need to check it out

[@event4216]

My bike was shipped with Lugano (2015) tyres, 25c tyre inflated to 100psi is 23mm high and 23mm wide, guy running a bike shop visually detected them as 23c and I pointed out they are marked as 25c. As my first road tyres they 3x lighter than Shwalbe Big Apple (Active Line version, heavier than Performance version) but they say Luganos aren't round and have high rolling resistance. I'm afraid I couldn't stop bike if I'd replace Luganos with faster tyres, though. If I replace them then to have air volume of true 25c tyres for comfort.