Krylion Carbon/Rubino Pro 3 Alternatives?

leighz
leighz Posts: 175
edited March 2011 in Road buying advice
what do people recommend?

looking for similar longevity and puncture resistance - would like better or more forgiving ride quality maybe - than krylions anyhow

after folding and 25c....

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  • pingpong
    pingpong Posts: 97
    Conti gp 4000sssssssssssssssssssssssssssss yes! :D
  • cswebbo
    cswebbo Posts: 220
    For comfort, try Vittoria 'open tubulars' or Veloflex.
    Not cheap, and not as long lasting as GP4000S though.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Vittoria Open Pave but not Veloflex. Fantastic tyres but a bit delicate for UK roads imo
    M.Rushton
  • Poulsy
    Poulsy Posts: 155
    GP4000s - I find them more forgiving than Krylions and Pro 3's.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Without a shadow Pro Race 3 - they should be on all race bikes by law

    Krylions are just overpriced Rubino's - good puncture resistance but heavy, slow and only average grip !
  • vorsprung
    vorsprung Posts: 1,953
    I've had some poor luck with Michelin Pro3. I did about 50 miles on one and it got a large cut and that was that

    Pro2 were good however

    Continental 4 Seasons are great but after 2000km puncture loads
    Rubino Pro are ok but nothing special. Good puncture resistance
    Continental Gatorskins are good except for wet grip. Also a bit heavier
    Panaracer Pasella are similar to the Rubinos
    Panaracer Stratius Elite were excellent, cheap, grippy, fast
    I have some Krylions and they seem a bit better than the Rubinos
    I have some Specialized Roubaix Pro, not ridden them much but seem fast, grippy etc

    I have some "Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase" on order for the summer commute bike to replace the Pro3. The summer commute bike is currently risking it with some worn Conti 4 Seasons
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Unless you go for a wider tyre i.e. 25mm+ the only way you'll improve comfort and feel is to compromise on puncture-resistant and durability. Vredestein Fortezzas in 25mm are great tyres but impossible to get in the UK.
    For any others read the countless 'what tyres?' threads
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Michelin PR2s were brilliant, and PR3s are even better .....
  • lovestheclimb
    lovestheclimb Posts: 483
    krylions done 3000miles never had a puncture (just deflate after every week and brush all the flass etc of the tread) touch wood
    but maybe something a bit lighter as it is summer coming up, gp4000's are a good shout
  • lovestheclimb
    lovestheclimb Posts: 483
    krylions done 3000miles never had a puncture (just deflate after every week and brush all the flass etc of the tread) touch wood
    but maybe something a bit lighter as it is summer coming up, gp4000's are a good shout

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