Conti Gator Hardshell Alternative?

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by jpw

They're not that bad

compared to what?

[charliedid]

In a blind taste test i can’t tell the difference between a 4Season and Gatorskin.

[azrider]

Originally Posted by charliedid

In a blind taste test i can’t tell the difference between a 4Season and Gatorskin.

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by charliedid

In a blind taste test i can’t tell the difference between a 4Season and Gatorskin.

the 4 season sucks, too.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by .RJ

the 4 season sucks, too.

[robt57]

What do they actually taste like?

Just a guess; that riders are running crazy high PSi rolling is a good bet with wagon wheel feel being analogous??

Without stating each of our rolling weight, tire size used, and PSI employed, all the taste testing is superfluous pretty much.

[azrider]

Originally Posted by .RJ

compared to what?

Originally Posted by .RJ

the 4 season sucks, too.

my my...............

[cp43]

Originally Posted by avalonracing

If you are looking for a similar ride quality to a Gatorskin Hardshell I would recommend a wooden wagon wheel with a steel belt.

This is how I felt about the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes I had for a while. I'm not that picky about tires either, they're the only tire I've ever felt rode harshly. If puncture protection is much more important than ride quality, Marathons are a good choice, IMHO.

Chris

[robt57]

Originally Posted by cp43

If puncture protection is much more important than ride quality, Marathons are a good choice, IMHO.

Chris

I can change a flat roadside in a few minutes most. I can totally see the attraction for a rider to have tire not likely to flat. Ride quality not as important if they can't change a flat.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by robt57

I can change a flat roadside in a few minutes most. I can totally see the attraction for a rider to have tire not likely to flat. Ride quality not as important if they can't change a flat.

Really? You think everyone who chooses "durable over ride quality" is unable to fix a flat?

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by azrider

my my...............

Srsly

[Fixed]

There once was a time when we used heavy tires and wheels for training and pulled out the( Good )light stuff for race day

(If I remember correctly)
Good riding and cheers to all

[robt57]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Really? You think everyone who chooses "durable over ride quality" is unable to fix a flat?

Really, you construed that I said that??

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by robt57

Really, you construed that I said that??

Seems I did because it seems you did.

[robt57]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Seems I did because it seems you did.

I guess I forgot to insert the if/when.

Not to mention how many flats I have fixed on group rides so we could get rolling in 3-4 minutes instead of 15-20..