@Dave, I'm sure you're right. Have committed to the Durano Pluses now though: should be arriving soon. I'll see how I get on. If they feel too leaden I will consider switching to something racier...
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Posted 9 years ago #
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For future reference: http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/schwalbe-durano-2015
Not necessarily a bad choice, if you want to avoid punctures.
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Aye, I had a look at that site. I was considering the Michelin Pro4 Endurance but the Durano Plus tyres were available at really good prices so went for them for the time being.
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The £20 Michelin Pro 4 Service Course I bought in the spring hasn't worn as well as GP4000S. It also felt slower. Replacing it with a £30 GP4000S (25mm i/o 23mm) using Tesco vouchers at Evans.
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Tyre arrived from Evans and though I paid for an OEM version they sent the retail product. Nice.
Continental GP4000SII by Tom Orr, on Flickr
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My Durano Plus arrived yesterday. No pic I'm afraid, but they don't feel as chunky as I had been led to believe. Will fit them to the bike this weekend and maybe take a test ride if the weather isn't too dreadful...
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Well the Durano Plus tyres are on the wheels. Not difficult to fit at all (Ambrosio Excelight rims). They seem, to my untrained eye, to be race tyres: almost entirely slick (a token tread pattern on the sides) and quite sticky to the touch. If we get a drier spell over the next few days I'll give them a spin and see how they feel on the road.
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