Why These CHEAP Tyres Are The Only Ones You Should Ride

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  • @knarf_on_a_bike
    @knarf_on_a_bike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I've been riding Conti Super Sport IIIs since they came out. Daily commute, around 13,000km a year. I find them very puncture resistant. They just feel great on the road, and right from the beginning they felt fast. Your test confirms why. Don't worry about flats, they're just great tires for the price!

    • @secretagent86
      @secretagent86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      wow 13,000 km a year!!! roughly 35 km a day year round.... bravo

    • @uglyoldfart839
      @uglyoldfart839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Every group ride I've been on where someone got a flat they were riding Super Sports. Had a set myself once and I have to agree w you on their road feel. They do feel fast. Every flat I got on them was from an impossibly small bit of glass or rock and I got tired of it.

    • @paulzx
      @paulzx ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I had 5 punctures on ultra sports iii on 3 rides. Both tires are damaged and replaced now. I am back on peace of mind.

    • @seraph4581
      @seraph4581 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@uglyoldfart839 This, conti's grandsport race is actually better, and they don't even cost that much more. Even better TPI casing at 3x180 and a puncture protection thread. I use them with tire liners for extra protection, I have never gotten a flat in over a year of riding, at 5000 km. And that's with TPU tubes.

  • @rokker333
    @rokker333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I am riding the Ultra Sport for about 3000km now. And had no puncture yet. Would not worry too much. I am only a recreational driver though. But pretty happy with the tyre and think it rides very good.
    BTW, the "e" in Schwalbe is not silent ;) It is pronounced like the "e" in "pet".

    • @ifitrollsrideit530
      @ifitrollsrideit530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always amusing that no one can pronounce Schwalbe. Sch--Val--Buh. Like the bird.

    • @AR-lz2br
      @AR-lz2br ปีที่แล้ว

      Ultra Sport are more compliant with latex inner tubes at 80 psi, they are fast and durable, but with the Continental 5000 , hands down.

    • @justinearlrosete3258
      @justinearlrosete3258 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@AR-lz2br yes, the difference between Ultra's and GP5000's are like night and day. GP's are just better at everything.

  • @simonrook5743
    @simonrook5743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have Conti UltraSport II on my commuter, love them to bits, comfy, fast rolling, good grip and after 4,500 miles about 50% worn and so far zero punctures despite my commute being country lanes with Hawthorne hedges and across a university campus with frequent broken bottles.

    • @chrisko6439
      @chrisko6439 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have these too, on different bikes and in different sizes. They are very nice for their price. But they are definitely not as fast as GP4000 or 5000.
      They cope great with gravel, at least at the front, for the rear wheel on my everyday singlespeed I use Sport Contact II (latest model called Contact Speed).

  • @jinngeechia9715
    @jinngeechia9715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I use the "obsolete" Vitorria Rubino Pro III. The last version before the newer ones with graphene. When tested, they have lower rolling resistance and still the same puncture protection as the later ones. 150TPI tire. Still sold online. Highly recommended

    • @kml650
      @kml650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too, they are a great tyre!

    • @88pedro888
      @88pedro888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had a bad experience with them. Tyres delaminated and fell apart. Happened on two different rears

    • @richard7059
      @richard7059 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@88pedro888 me too

  • @JogBird
    @JogBird 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    would have been cool if you also tested a higher priced tyre to see the difference

    • @cappaculla
      @cappaculla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Whats the title of the video ?

    • @cyclingweekly
      @cyclingweekly  2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Great idea! Sounds like we need to run another test with some premium tyres under the same conditions. We'll take any excuse to do more testing!

    • @jochenkraus7016
      @jochenkraus7016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@cappaculla If a video title says "use one of these tires" it should also tell me how big or small the difference to the more expensive things are that are usually recommended.

    • @cappaculla
      @cappaculla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jochenkraus7016 The title uses the word cheap in large letters, or did you miss that part..

    • @jochenkraus7016
      @jochenkraus7016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cappaculla I also didn't miss the part that you should only use these tires. But what's the point of the more expensive ones then?

  • @derx6666
    @derx6666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I'd like to see these compared to top-end tires like the conti GP5000 etc. Curious how they stack up, and how much more (or not) performance you get for a much higher price

    • @secretagent86
      @secretagent86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      great point. on my (still expensive Specialized Roubaix) with butyl tubes vs a similar wheelset (it does seem a bit faster no matter the tire though) vs. continental gps 5000... my personal experience is i get about an extra 1 to 1.5 km per hour. i am heavy and slow. average speeds for me are in the 22 to 25 km/hour range. Yes i am considering same route and weather conditions. No power meter data though. Moreover, the FEEL and sound and perceived rolling resistance of the Continental BLOWS AWAY the specialized Roubaix. The only drawback was the first set i had were damned near impossible to put on. Had to resort to water and soap trick to seat the beading. 2nd time mounting was ok. I just got a new continental gps 5000 tire to replace the rear (nearly worn out, and had a puncture... likely due to incorrect high inflation and a sharp rock. Note: with laytex tubes they do leak overnight so you need to pump them up a bit each day. IN MY OPINION, a great tire like the continental (or i hear, but have not used, Vittoria) combined with laytex tubes makes a far more enjoyable, speedy, grippy, and "feel the road" in a positive way. use a cheaper set like he recommends for early season / winter / or day to day stuff. I just have one carbon road bike with two wheel sets. lots of people have two or more road bikes though. for clunking to the tennis court or something short i have a KONA hybrid with big tires. hope this helps, please let me know. ps. the tires go on sale online fairly often for 40-45 % discount.

    • @kakarot2430
      @kakarot2430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, I used Michelin dynamic sport, and I feel so fast already.

    • @roebbiej
      @roebbiej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Why would you skimp on tires? It's literally the most cost effective purchase you can make it you want to go faster. Gp5000's or a similar tire in the same class + latex or tubeless and you're saving a good amount of watts.
      Save money on everything else!

    • @cloudsmith7803
      @cloudsmith7803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's simple, do you get 2x more performance for 2x the price?
      You don't know???

    • @thebespokecyclist3624
      @thebespokecyclist3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cloudsmith7803 Yea you do when you set them up tubeless which the Ultra Sports can't. 2x performance and 2x comfort. Win Win.

  • @tomcruz3774
    @tomcruz3774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you want an ultra sport with puncture resistance get the grand sport race. Same compound, similar price. I've been using it for awhile now and my only flat was a pinch flat from accidentally smashing my wheel against a rock.

    • @tomcruz3774
      @tomcruz3774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Adding this, I use it on my gravel bike (on gravel lol) as it comes in 32c and it got less punctures than my gravelking ss despite having more mileage.

    • @ratatoskr3109
      @ratatoskr3109 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for the advice. I'll try to buy a "Continental Grand Sport Race" - It turns out, that they are best suited to my application conditions😌.

    • @SangNguyen-ew5hp
      @SangNguyen-ew5hp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hi, are you keep using the conti grand sport race? how often do you get flat on them? what kind of road are you riding?

  • @borissmokrovic5829
    @borissmokrovic5829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maxxis Persuer...I've been hugely impressed by the quality and price of this tire!It's fast, has a great road feel and it holds up very well. impressive... I paid £ 12 here in Taiwan. Brilliant cheap tire.

  • @richardcarr6493
    @richardcarr6493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANKS to your recommendation l got the Schwalbe Lugano II for my race bike and THEY ARE GREAT SO FAR getting up to 20+mph on these is easy compared to what l had before DAY NIGHT DIFFERENCE !! l ll update on how it goes as l put some miles on them :)

  • @acuriouseye
    @acuriouseye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It may seem ironic, but I'll take all this on board, as I load my Mr Tuffy tyre liners and quality tubes (continental, shwalbe, specialized) into whichever tyre I'm replacing. I've never seen tyre liner rolling resistance quantified, but puncture avoidance is always a priority. You can always cover a lot of distance on any tyre, in the time you might otherwise be dealing with a puncture. Quality tubes? A high number of flats have come from tube failure - pinholes opening up on the seam, unrelated to any puncture or abrasion.

  • @cyclingweekly
    @cyclingweekly  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which tyres would you go for?

    • @ferventheat
      @ferventheat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perhaps pin this comment at the top?

    • @malcolmmason528
      @malcolmmason528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I ride Vittoria Rubino G2.0 with tan sidewalls. I am on my second pair and have had zero punctures so far. I have recently upgraded from butyl to latex Inner tubes and this has genuinely improved the performance still further. Love the tyres and the tubes. Only downside is latex tubes don't hold air the same so one needs to pump tyres before every ride, but this is a small price to pay imo.

    • @dreamkkh22
      @dreamkkh22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I using gp5000 28mm . Currently 7000km++ 0 puncture. I think thats value of money.

  • @richardggeorge
    @richardggeorge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Great original content video! Just a note on the Conti Ultrasports 3, Continental's tpi numbers are always over exaggerated and misleading compared with other brands as they are 3 layers of 60tpi (=180). Don't be fooled!

    • @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe
      @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always? Tubulars as well? Not Always I guess!

    • @richardggeorge
      @richardggeorge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe it depends on the advertiser, some switched on sellers like BikeBug here in Australia list the Conti Competition tubular as 3/180 TPI which is effectively 3 layers of 60 TPI

  • @ryanw8987
    @ryanw8987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Michelin dynamic sport was horrible IME. Crappy feel like was mentioned, but worse is that I got punctures nearly every other ride for about a week until I finally gave up. And this was on my front wheel where I can normally get away with thinner tires (I run back tires out fairly quickly) and were on my regular routes so it wasn't like I was in worse roads than normal. Just glad it was cheap.

  • @kieranocallaghan1164
    @kieranocallaghan1164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the scientific testing. Very helpfully and quantitative results. That’s what I love about CW compared to gcn and others. Keep this great content coming..your tubeless sealant testing was a very informative video also. Thanks CW

  • @neelsahay3585
    @neelsahay3585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    conti ultra sports are better than most tires of double the price. they feel supple w the high thread count and the huge central siphons on the tread makes them deflect a lot on descents giving a lot of grip and confidence.

  • @andreio3639
    @andreio3639 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been using the Lifeline Prime Armour 700x25c tire for 2 years now and it usually lasts for 5 to 8,000 kms. It really does perform phenomenally especially for it's price which is sold here for only 12$. The tire provides good grip when cornering and through wet road conditions. It also has kevlar protection which saved me from stapler, broken glass, and even nail punctures. Although, admittedly it rolls considerably slower compared to my old tire which is a continental grand sport race.

  • @phqnomenon
    @phqnomenon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been riding the "zaffiro pro g2.0" on my commuter throughout the seasons and I've had zero punctures or any issues of that kind. But the ride is not super supple and I don't think the grip is that great great in corners or wet conditions. I have the conti ultrasport on my road bike and definitely love the feeling on them, grippy and fast. no punctures either but I tend to ride the bike in good conditions only.

  • @shmvon
    @shmvon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got the Specialized Roadsport Elite 28c tyres at a discount. Before that it was the Michelin Dynamic Sports. They are each other's opposite: the Roadsport is heavy, and slow, but confident, comfortable, and saves inner tubes.

  • @idpro83
    @idpro83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love tests like this. I have the Conti Ultrasport and I think they have very good puncture protection. But then I drove the Tufo Calibra Lite before that and compared to those every tyre has good puncture protection. They were extremely fast though and weigh only 150g. 😆
    Anyways excellent video. You've got a new subscriber. 👍🏽

  • @PhilOsGarage
    @PhilOsGarage ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Schwalbe Lugano 2’s on all of my 700c road bikes, and love them, especially in tan wall. Absolutely agree with this video.

  • @llavero5
    @llavero5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice comparison video, but you need to know two things, wider tire dont add contact patch, is the same.
    And lower presure in a wider tire )more volume) dont add comfort, the tire drop is the same.

  • @glennoc8585
    @glennoc8585 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Michelin lithions and the pro4 are imo great tyres for the money. on my fast bike I have tufo very light clinchers with pu tubes. I don't punctures probably as I run high pressure and I tend to replace tyres before they get too worn out

  • @funnyanimalworld7579
    @funnyanimalworld7579 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i switched to some more ofroad tires on my bicycle with the idea of abit better drivability on some short patches of gravel , it did not help with the gravel ridint as much but extra thread on tire sure to help protect inner tube from geting punctured. i bought continental tires for like 50 euros for both

  • @WilliamThomas-dz1fs
    @WilliamThomas-dz1fs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Instructive, thanks, I have some of the Lifeline race tyres, lasted ages and no punctures, no complaints, also I'm not in a hurry !

  • @frozerekmeyata4091
    @frozerekmeyata4091 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a great review but the choice of tires was slim with Lifeline taking up the bulk of the tires tested.
    The best tires to buy for around $20 is to find higher-end tires that are on a closeout sale. Recently I bought 2 pairs of Vittoria Open Pave CG III for just $20 each. The cool thing about those Vitts is that they are the most comfortable tire I have ever ridden since I stopped using tubulars over 35 years ago. So just keep your eyes open for closeouts, and buy a much better tire than those tested here.

  • @bikdav
    @bikdav 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Puncture protection is my prime concern.

  • @trevorkirk413
    @trevorkirk413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Interesting video. I ran the Vittoria Zaffiros after a pot hole trashed my Hutchinson Fusions and the Zafs never missed a beat over 2500 winter kms and at £14 per tyre they were great value and rode well too.
    How about a similar video on lower priced tubless ready tyres?

  • @dan_lazaro
    @dan_lazaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was gonna lose my mind if the examples of "budget tires" here are more expensive than my racing tire (Continental Grandsport RACE, best racing tire I've tried btw), but I'm relieved to see the budget tires are actually in the reasonable range. During the first 3 months of 2022, I've bought Ultrasport IIIs 3 times once per month. I ride fairly smooth roads and there's a big gaping slash on the sidewall of my tire after about 1000km. I ride 90 psi, 48kg and avoid potholes at all cost, it's just continental being stingy and making a bad tire at their budget range. I've experienced/witnessed no such problem in the Grandsport Race, GP 4 season, Gran Prix, GP4000II, and the GP5000.

    • @SangNguyen-ew5hp
      @SangNguyen-ew5hp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hi, how durable is the conti grand sport race? is it good at punture resistance?

    • @dan_lazaro
      @dan_lazaro 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SangNguyen-ew5hp You like never get a flat for months, then when the tires start getting worn understandably you start getting punctures every 5 km lol. If I were to describe it it's like immortal but with a limit.

    • @SangNguyen-ew5hp
      @SangNguyen-ew5hp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dan_lazaro haha lol which tire are you using now?

    • @dan_lazaro
      @dan_lazaro 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SangNguyen-ew5hp still grand sport race, it works really well for the first 5 months so I just replace the back tire aftern6 months or roughly 8000km. It's like the puncture protection lining wears away with the tire as you use it

    • @SangNguyen-ew5hp
      @SangNguyen-ew5hp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dan_lazaro impressive, I only ride roughly 5000km/year, I think the grand sport race is more suitable than the duraskin which is 4 times more expensive

  • @ya00007
    @ya00007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    do you have a video comparing puncture resistant tyres and their prices?
    what do you think about fincci tyres?

  • @davidparker8475
    @davidparker8475 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting. The next step is to compare the winning tyre(s) with higher end tires. Those trees along with TPU tubes may be well worth the small investment.

  • @mokotramp
    @mokotramp ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great tyre in my opinion is the Spesh Roubaix Pro. I'm running the 2bliss version which sizes up around 33mm on my 17s. Pretty quick, great in the wet and respectable on light fire trails. Highly recommend! ✌️

  • @jonobuckley3215
    @jonobuckley3215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a pity you can’t test for sidewall cracking. I’ve ridden several of these tyres and it’s a big problem

  • @bigd835
    @bigd835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ride the Continentals, Michelins, and Zaffiro. All ride well for me. One noteable BIG difference is that the Zaffiro DRY ROT on the sideways within 1-1.5 years. I have ridden 3 generations of this tire, and the first two generations both dry rotted quickly. Generation 3 i have not had on the bike long enough to decide. My Zaffiro dry rotted before the tires were worn out. very inexpensive tires that ride well, but in my experience, do not last. check your sidewalls if you ride them for cracking. in defense of the Zaffiro, they are by far the least expensive tire to ride and cost half as much as the goodyears in this video. The michelins are cheap to buy also. Conti 3 have gone up in price recently. I preferred the Ultra sport gen 2 tire over the gen 3 tire. had a better feel to me.

  • @a1white
    @a1white 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Useful you’ve gone for 25c tyres for these budget choices. My 10 year old rim brake bike (with mudguards for all year round riding), is limited to this size. Always gone with gatorskin hardshells, which are bullet proof, but a bit pricey and heavy. I’m tempted by the Lugano 2’s, especially for the summer. I’ve a,so got a cheap hybrid which came with budget Schwalbe tyres with the k-guard lining in them, and I’ve (maybe luckilly) only suffered 1 puncture with them, so I do rate k-guard as bing very decent for the price. .

  • @nerigarcia7116
    @nerigarcia7116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a pair of Michelin Dynamic Classic tires with tan sidewalls and they worked pretty well for me. I would've liked to see how they stood next to these or even the other Michelin tires.

  • @hope2someday691
    @hope2someday691 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great comparison. I’d love to see this in an under $40 batch of tires.

  • @jayfinikin5820
    @jayfinikin5820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ride the Jack Brown Mile Munchers from Planet X for both my road and commuter bikes - over 10,000km with no punctures! At £20 per tyre I wouldn't go anything else. They seem fast rolling as well, but it would be great to see it in a test like this one

  • @ThePassiton
    @ThePassiton หลายเดือนก่อน

    My bike came with the Schwalbe Lugano 2's and i absolutely hated the feel, immediately ordered some new contis for the bike.

  • @jonathanellis1842
    @jonathanellis1842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I run Goodyear eagle sports at the moment and I like them a lot. I have run Conti Ultra sports before and I do rate them highly, but after approximately 1000 km or so I began to get punctures , so I think they may ride nicer than Goodyears but at a cost of longevity. I may be a bit mad but I did notice that the Goodyears after a short period of ride time began to feel faster than when new??? This is something that is often not considered when testing rolling Resistance.

  • @kelvs45
    @kelvs45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should have included the conti grandsport race, a few dollars higher than the ultra sport but has puncture protection and faster with better grip, even in the wet. A budget racing tyres that you can daily drive

  • @sheepledog4470
    @sheepledog4470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Useful and interesting, despite the combined blinking and hand waving.
    None of the tyres are fantastic. Perhaps the top four could be compared with others in the next price bracket.

  • @maryadams3896
    @maryadams3896 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve ridden several sets of the Vittoria zaffiro tires. The only negative downfall I have against these is the tread life does not last. I get about 600 to 700 miles and the tread has worn smooth and I have to replace them.

  • @ddetorrice3
    @ddetorrice3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you kidding me… I’m building a road bike for the cheap and went to buy tires last night. Why didn’t I wait for this video!?!

    • @cyclingweekly
      @cyclingweekly  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What did you go for in the end? Maybe you could return them and buy something else?

  • @daveeeed
    @daveeeed ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew the eagle sports were good when I got them. they feel fast and a good ride, very close to higher level tyres

  • @earthstick
    @earthstick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would go for the Goodyears, Michelin or Vittoria. Those Continentals are not worth bothering about if they have no puncture protection. Even Continentals with PP puncture every 10 miles and with only 1 watt saving over the Goodyears, it's not worth it.

  • @crazyjoedavola9002
    @crazyjoedavola9002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been riding ultra sport and zaffiro and I can say just the best. Even do US "doesn't have that much puncture protection" I've never, ever had puncture. Not even my friends after 7000km on them. Only dissadvantage is weight.

  • @AdamHansenOfficial
    @AdamHansenOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

    for me, Vittoria Zaffiro is the best training tire. I've never flatted with them and I ride a lot...

  • @mahmam3128
    @mahmam3128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used the lugano 2 and they were the worst tires I've ever used, sluggish and flat all the time, even a cheap kenda was better. The best cheap tires I've used are the continental ultra sport 2 and 3, good traction, comfortable, fast and never got any flat with them

    • @shhhdontshout
      @shhhdontshout 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I supposed grand sport race should be better?

    • @AG-el6vt
      @AG-el6vt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had a set of Luganos, and they got flats from looking at them. When I started using them for daily commute, I got 3 punctures in 2 weeks. The worst tyres I've ever had in terms of puncture resistance. Got myself a set of Marathons instead, I couldn't be happier.

    • @mahmam3128
      @mahmam3128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shhhdontshoutI haven't tried them

    • @okantichrist
      @okantichrist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never had a problem with them on East Kent roads

    • @craigsmith5134
      @craigsmith5134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tried the Lugano 2 and one tire was ok but the other developed a big bubble and was basically trash. Ended up getting a set of the conti ultra sports and never had a puncture.

  • @Star14trek
    @Star14trek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally tires should be a priority for safety, ride and puncture protection so like with cars don't skimp on them they are the only thing that has contact with road so winter tire 4 seasons Cont or. Bontrager R3 or Michelin Power Endurance and summer Cont 5000 GP ! Want more puncture resistance go bigger tire run lower pressure like summer+28mm and winter 3#mm+. Since going up 3 years ago not had a puncture with tubes!😁

  • @ryanuma86
    @ryanuma86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    continental ultra sport III is the best...

  • @YoSpiff
    @YoSpiff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been using the Zaffiro on my road bikes for a few years. Pleased to see they did well for such an inexpensive tire.

  • @anthonycraze2288
    @anthonycraze2288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I swear by the Zaffiro tyres

  • @chrislatchem1854
    @chrislatchem1854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like to see test of the same tire by the same manufacturer, but different sizes..and same manufacturer different say road tires, by cost. It was enlightening to see the response of tire to different road surfaces. Thank you!

  • @VMATT500C
    @VMATT500C 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good test. I wish you had included the measured tire widths.

  • @tommaguzzi1723
    @tommaguzzi1723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ride around 2500 miles anually and use whatever is cheapest in Decathlon. I cannot tell any difference in any of them. Currently on Zaffs they were less than 20 quid a pair or I would not have bought them.

  • @philoso377
    @philoso377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could be better test configured so energy input at the axial into the wheel and tire driving a dyno drum watt meter connected to an electronic load. This way we can tell input power versus output power to deduce tire efficiency and tire dissipation.

  • @adamsandler4076
    @adamsandler4076 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, with test rig like that you could give all tyres on the market a solid review ;)

  • @ArteUltra1195
    @ArteUltra1195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How would high quality tires, for example the continental GP 5000, compare?

    • @Jarek.
      @Jarek. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That was my immediate question as well. My tires of choice are GP 5000 and I love them. But wondering how much I'd lose taking cheaper Ultra Sports?

    • @cyclingweekly
      @cyclingweekly  2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Great point! Sounds like another test is needed! How about we test some of the best premium tyres and compile all the results?

    • @THEGAMER4LIFE1990
      @THEGAMER4LIFE1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you do that test the 5000 with the new. 5000st to see if the price is worth it

    • @ArteUltra1195
      @ArteUltra1195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cyclingweekly if you have the resources, yes please!
      Maybe a also throw in a test which compares a tubeless and clincher tyre 👍🏼

    • @cyclingweekly
      @cyclingweekly  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ArteUltra1195 What would you rather see - a test of all the best premium tyres OR a test with some GP5000's set up with normal tubes, lightweight butyl tubes, tubolitos, latex tubes and tubeless?

  • @v8pilot
    @v8pilot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, Thank you for doing these tests and posting the results which are very interesting and helpful.
    What is the margin of error on the measurements? The fact that you give power levels to two decimal places implies that the power measurements are accurate to the order of ± 10 mW. Did you repeat the measurements, maybe with other samples of the same tyres, to get an estimate of the spread in the results?

  • @MaxwellStarr
    @MaxwellStarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Schwalbe Lugano II's come in tanwall. Winner.

  • @dragoclarke9497
    @dragoclarke9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3 punctures in a single day-ride last year means I'm looking for puncture resistance over rolling resistance every time.

  • @DocBlasto
    @DocBlasto ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate to ask, but why didn't you throw one or two a higher-end tires on the machine for use as a control? I understand the importance of comparing them to one another, but I'd also love to see in concrete terms how this crop of budget tires hold up against (for example) a GP5000 S or a Vittoria Corsa G2.0.
    I think it would lend more context to exactly what kind of value you're getting from the tires in this roundup.

  • @bleskiven
    @bleskiven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use the Continental Ultra Sport that you tested.
    They were such an upgrade when I first switched last autumn, but a spring and summer of riding has seen them worn out. I have punctured twice in the last month, simply because the rubber has been worn.
    I would recommend them though

  • @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe
    @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where are these tires manufactured?

  • @eudardopadilla7093
    @eudardopadilla7093 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wanna share that here in mexico a brand named HUNTER sells the most durable of 700x28 tires and guess how much? $5.00 us dollars, yep a bit heavy but come on at that price and supper durable!!!

  • @damionmandy7978
    @damionmandy7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish the pirelli p7 sport was in this test.

  • @hayden.w983
    @hayden.w983 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    CST CZAR tires are sweet for the price

  • @patelvis4725
    @patelvis4725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A 'laser thermometer'? Why won't media organisations employ journalists that have had a science education?

    • @rokker333
      @rokker333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dr. Evil :)

  • @seer-9126
    @seer-9126 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cant go wrong with the ultra sport III

  • @godemperormeow8591
    @godemperormeow8591 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best upgrade you can do for a bike: have a bmi of 20.5-21.9, lighter wheels, latex tube, and better tires. Every bike comes with cheap, crappy mountain tires that could be adding 20-30 extra watts of force into your commute.

  • @secretagent86
    @secretagent86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. My tires are not cheap. I use specialized roubaix 700x25 with butyl tubes on one wheelset. On my “fast” wheelset ( honestly i don’ know why but giant sl2 seem faster than shimano ultegra.. both very old models) i use continental gps 5000 700x 25 with vittoria laytex tubes. The ride and feelof the continental blows away the sspecialized. Over three ( not winter) years i have one puncture. On the continental. I think i out the tire pressure too high…should get a digital gauge…i just go by feel/sound all my life). I hit a sharp rock. Despite cleaning out the tire and wheel with a cloth the spare immediately punctured too. Fortunately near a highway turnoff. Had to walk about 30 minutes then called a cab. Now i carry Two tubes! Sometimes i even bring a spare tire. For me a patch kit is useless as i need a bucket of water to find a small hole. So definitely puncture resistance is a worthwhile feature…depending on how much road debris on where you ride. My first thousand km i use my slow set of wheels then i switch to my continental set… i just LOVE the ride feel. Ps i just bought a set for 45 percent off online sale…so that is an awesome savings

  • @DanHoopes211
    @DanHoopes211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    American Classic not tested?!?! Super cheap, always in stocks on Amazon, and great sizes. Please test!

  • @crevasse5396
    @crevasse5396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see where you find the Goodyears for $20. Walmart (your link from 7 days ago!) shows $45 and Amazon $33. At that price I'm probably better off with top of the line tires on sale somewhere on the interwebs, right?

  • @fandydiadline
    @fandydiadline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh boi, try Kenda.

  • @Not_Sure_
    @Not_Sure_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Serfas STX inertia 700 x 25c they're budget road tires I've been using, because of price.

    • @johnszabo2057
      @johnszabo2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen. Great tires. The start to get punctures when center tread thins.

  • @willisix2554
    @willisix2554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am riding those Michelins on my bike, i really like them

  • @rendhelpizon8816
    @rendhelpizon8816 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    continental ultra sport III user here

  • @shhhdontshout
    @shhhdontshout 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ultrasport 180tpi but actually 60tpi X 3 right? Expected to see chaoyang viper tested too

  • @larrygrossman8021
    @larrygrossman8021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Given the number of variables, how relevant are these results to real world use?

  • @Arlenz12345
    @Arlenz12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you miss tested maxxis criterium, Deli Aramid & Kenda Kountach. Those tire below $17.

  • @MrHardcoreBS
    @MrHardcoreBS ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish i can find somewere test of S-works turbo Gripton 24c tire, not sure is it much better than mine Ultrasport 3 for racing speed.

  • @valdassakunas1430
    @valdassakunas1430 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now do a mid tier or expensive tyres, that would be great

  • @louisg9558
    @louisg9558 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is your store existing here in the Philippines? I'm interested to buy tires for my classic road bike, sized 27 x 1 1/4

  • @markmlinar1511
    @markmlinar1511 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have been nice to compare these to a mid price tire.

  • @itaybruck9671
    @itaybruck9671 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have tested the Continental Grandsport, which are cheap, provide a great ride and puncture protection.
    Why test 3 Lifeline tyres?
    Not an interesting or popular brand...

  • @lifeat10mph7
    @lifeat10mph7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to see a test of the Bontrager AW3 Hard case lite.

  • @justinearlrosete3258
    @justinearlrosete3258 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm using the same Continental Ultrasports for 3yrs now since 2021 and never once got a puncture. I had more than 2000miles on them and is still fitted on my training bike (outdoor) up to this day.
    I also use GP5000 on my race bike and the difference between them is like night and day.

  • @dangelotyrrell6180
    @dangelotyrrell6180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cst road and city
    The only ones I use and cheappp
    But very durable

  • @fjp3305
    @fjp3305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a pair of Good Year tires for my Mtb three years ago. They were terrible, I had to throw to the garbage.

  • @matthewho1053
    @matthewho1053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ride quality is not something that can be quantifed. TPI is only for refenerce. You won't go back to these tyres once you have tried top tier tyres.

    • @nofascistsonmywatch
      @nofascistsonmywatch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AGREED!!
      Maybe if I was racing SERIOUSLY, and wanted a BIG difference in feel between a 'race' set of wheels/tires and a training set, to get that 'race psyche' type advantage with the faster stuff on the starting line.
      But then again, all of this low TPI, dead feeling, even worse yet with a butyl inner tube (EVEN the lightest 'race' ones!), lesser tires would be perceived as such a horrid ride to me that I would be DIS-incentivized to even train for said races in the first place!
      But, given that I am not currently racing, I want the ride to be the absolute BEST it can be (in response, suppleness, speed, etc.) every time I throw my leg over my metal framed (titanium) machine. 😉

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    @TOPMOSTPOP 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @purpletrance9874
    @purpletrance9874 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many Lifeline branded samples?! Why the bias towards this brand for this article? 🤔

  • @michaelfisher9760
    @michaelfisher9760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surely it’s 80kgs including the bike frame?

    • @simonm1447
      @simonm1447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It may be an average, since the weight on the front wheel is less than the one on the rear wheel.
      Otherwise 80 KG are only realistic with very light weight riders

  • @davemoss6976
    @davemoss6976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the pressure is the same, the contact patch is the same regardless of the tyre width.

  • @johnnyboy4711
    @johnnyboy4711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vogue"Do you know who i am" williams didnt get her way on the flight,aww!

  • @JohnSmith-dn6fk
    @JohnSmith-dn6fk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use ultremo zx,it’s the only one I need

  • @Hertog_von_Berkshire
    @Hertog_von_Berkshire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:44 "differentiate" ... is that the right word?

  • @jonathanpeck61
    @jonathanpeck61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear by Vittoria Zaffiro. These things NEVER puncture. I can ride hundreds of miles with no issues.

    • @zedddddful
      @zedddddful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got these on at the minute they are durable but I find them a bit wooden feeling especially when braking downhill or cornering swapping them out for rubino pro IV see if I get on better.

  • @nicholkid
    @nicholkid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And here I was thinking that my lifeline "race" tires were giving me a performance boost... 😢

  • @lucalive1302
    @lucalive1302 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is Lithion 3, this is best performance/budget tire ever made.