Thanks, Garth; I’ve ridden a couple of generations of Conti GPs (last one 4000? 3000? I switched to Elk Passes in 2015) and Michelin Pro Races in the 559 or 571 X 23 size and they quite nice but not as nice *feeling* as the Elk Passes, and these *feel* even better with TPU tubes. I’ve ordered Stampede Pass ELs and I hope that the Stampede Pass with TPU tubes will feel like the EPs.
I’ve started liking tubes for sealant; less mess (barring the fortunately very rare very big puncture) and far less frequent need for replenishing. I’ll put up with a bit of theoretical added RR. I’ve used a number of Schwalbe tires, fat ones but rated by Schwalbe for least rolling resistance (the Big One was their “fastest rolling” tire for a while, including road tires; the Thunderburt is another fast roller despite small knobs) and they are indeed wonderful, and I prefer them for off road, but right now I prefer premium tube tires and TPU tubes for 32 mm. On Wed, Oct 1, 2025 at 5:19 AM Garth <[email protected]> wrote: > Continetal Grand Prix 5000S TR(GP5000S TR) appears to about the best of > the best by those that race with the need for spped. You wouldn't need > tubes with those if you so choose as these won't leak. Even the regular GP > 5000 is terrific. I know you're familiar with the RH brand and all but in > the world outside the RH niche customers, Michelin, Vittoria, Pirelli, > Schwalbe and the like rule. > > According to this one of many websites about fast racing tires, even using > TPU tubes add a notable amount of RR. They also favor the GP5000s TR as > overall best tire. While this test is for 30mm tires, many come in a 32mm, > as does the Conti tires. > https://granfondo-cycling.com/best-roadbike-tires-review-2025/ > With the GP 5000 S TR, Continental deliver a true all-rounder – efficient, > reliable and thoroughly convincing. For a price just above the test > average, it offers a well-balanced package that impresses with only 11 > watts of rolling resistance and the best puncture protection in the entire > test field. Acceleration feels punchy, handling is sharp and precise, and > the ride quality strikes a sporty, taut balance. Tubeless setup and sealing > are effortless, build quality is excellent and the look is already a modern > classic. No other tire in this test combines so many strengths at such a > high level – a well-deserved test winner! Congratulations. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgtC5jpPyq5pBbNJhQ%3DdqUUDr%3DTZjyc%2BNuvVPAHYJVudzQ%40mail.gmail.com.
