Gatorskin puncture resistance.......but a lot lighter ?

Raffles
Raffles Posts: 1,137
edited October 2012 in Road buying advice
Ive used the gatorskins for years and never had a puncture, they are definitely worth the extra money but there is a weight penalty. As the wheels revolve that extra tyre weight is passed onto the rider. Is there a tyre out there that can stand beside a gatorskin for super puncture resistance, is considerably lighter and just makes it easier to push the cranks through revolutions ?
2012 Cannondale CAAD 8 105

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  • MikeMc
    MikeMc Posts: 27
    Not sure if there is any weight benefit ( I'm pretty sure there would be ) I use Maxxis ReFuse tyres for training and have actually used them in races when I definitely don't want a puncture. Good handling, good grip, good wearing and cheap.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    Gatorskin folding (as opposed to wire bead)? If you're not already using the folding version that is.

    You'll always get a weight penalty for the kind of "never had a puncture" protection.. if you want something fast with a reasonable level of protection then something like the continental GP4000s or GP4seasons might be better. (I'm in love with my 4000s.. but will be replacing them with something heavier for the winter)
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    The protection technology on most puncture resistant tyres is usually about as sophisticated as a thick, tough band of additional material around the centre track of the carcass. That obviously incurs a weight penalty.

    What you ask for is a pretty demanding application; low density, high fatigue resistance, high hardness, high elasticity and very low stiffness. If you find something let me know.
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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    MikeMc wrote:
    Not sure if there is any weight benefit ( I'm pretty sure there would be ) I use Maxxis ReFuse tyres for training and have actually used them in races when I definitely don't want a puncture. Good handling, good grip, good wearing and cheap.

    Out of interest, what would you define as an expensive tyre? I use GP4000S on my road bike and I think they're pretty steep at £30 a pop, Maxxis ReFuse come in at £24 from CRC so not especially cheap?
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  • MikeMc
    MikeMc Posts: 27
    I'm in New Zealand were if I buy local anything under $90 is cheap (about 45 pounds). I can pick up ReFuse tyres for about $35 online ( no VAT ) so for me they are cheap.

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