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As the only point of contact between your bike and the road, road bike tires are a critical component for performance, comfort, and safety while riding.
Whether you ride tubeless or clinchers, are looking for something for all conditions, the most puncture resistance, or a great value, our top recommendations are listed below followed by other worthy options in our best of the rest section. Read on to find out which tires came out on top and should make your shortlist when it’s time to upgrade.
We didn’t notice anything remarkable about the Rubino Pro during our test. That’s perhaps the best compliment you can pay to a tire that is designed to carry you through long training rides in less-than-ideal weather and last a long time. The Rubino’s did such an excellent job of tossing away debris that they required less thought about line choice and road conditions, and there was rarely anything embedded in the G2.0 Graphene-infused tread throughout testing.
Out of the box, the ENVE SES fits right in with the rest of ENVE’s products, with minimal branding and a race-inspired appearance. For a 29c tire, they felt light, and that was confirmed after weighing them at 273g, which is relatively light for a tubeless tire of this size. The artificial, peanut-buttery look of the tan sidewalls was a bit off-putting at first, but not to worry, as ENVE assures us that this color will darken over time to look more natural and classic.
To be polite, setting up the Strada Pro was a bit, well, challenging. Because the tires are so supple, it seems that they are intentionally made a bit undersized, with the assumption that they will stretch over time, thus becoming easier to remove and remount if needed. It’s crucial if you are setting these up tubeless that you install the tubeless valve first, as it will be impossible to position it once you have the first bead stretched over the rim.
Setting up the Pro One Addix TLE was super easy, as promised by the “TLE” or “tubeless-easy” label on the sidewall. The bead popped into place with a few strokes of a floor pump, with the valve core removed. The fitment was so precise that you could watch the bead slotting into the rim hook with each stroke of the pump.
Setting up the Gatorskin was a breeze, as is the case with all Continental clincher tires. While tubeless tires are gaining popularity, in part for their ability to seal some punctures as you ride, there is still merit to the idea of a tire that can be easily removed and reinstalled with a fresh tube in the unlikely event of a puncture. Not to mention you won’t be spraying sealant everywhere when even a tiny piece of debris lodges into the tread.
Right away, the lack of extra mass in the Agilest was apparent, and it feels more akin to riding a tubular, with a nice supple ride and grippy cornering. Panaracer uses a compound called Zero Slip Grip that is designed to balance grip, low weight, and puncture resistance. All three of those objectives are achieved and then some.
Specialized has changed the size of the Turbo Pro, and now offers 24, 26, 28, and 30c sizes instead of the 22, 24, 26, and 28c of the previous generation. While the labeled sizes are larger, Specialized had to actually shrink the tire in each size to fall in line with new ETRTO standards. So, for example, the 30-622 size is now the same size as the 28-622 size of the previous Turbo. Thankfully, since rim width has increased a great deal recently, it might not affect the actual mounted size.
Sadly, while testing, we experienced a couple punctures using the Corsa N.EXT. It’s entirely possible that it was a horrible run of bad luck, but a quick review of internet reviews from customers who purchased the Corsa N.EXT supported the conclusion that they are just not very puncture-resistant. Riders who want to go fast but also value puncture resistance and don’t mind a moderately firm feeling tire will love the. If you’re looking for a lightweight, supple, and lively tire with equal grip and puncture resistance, check out the Grand Prix 5000 clincher which is one of our favorites.features Pirelli’s SpeedCORE™ construction, which is a 120 TPI casing with a bead-to-bead aramid inner layer, along with an additional aramid layer under the tread to guard against punctures.
The grippyness continued to impress throughout the test period. If racing or riding an especially hilly course, a smaller size of the TLR 4S would be a good choice, because the extra mass can definitely be felt at all times. We also had the chance to test the P Zero TLR version of this tire, and while their on-road performance seemed indistinguishable to us, that tire weighs 21g less at 359g in the same size .performed impressively and without issue.
The Corsa Pro Control set up quickly on a tubeless-ready rim using just a regular floor pump, with the valve core removed. Interestingly, there was no sudden popping noise when the bead was seated, so visual confirmation was needed to ensure that the tire was evenly seated around the circumference of both sides. It took numerous inflations before they held air overnight, but that’s just a reality of many road tubeless tire and rim combinations.
The tradeoff for all this protection is that the Cinturato doesn’t have the supple, lively ride quality and handling characteristics of lighter, more flexible tires. While the tread surface does offer excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions, the casing doesn’t offer a corresponding level of flex to complement that grip. If you need a flexible and lightweight tire to have fun, look elsewhere.
That said, if you are getting into all-road riding or have hardpacked, smooth dirt and gravel roads within reach on your road rides along with the bike setup to match the 32c volume, theis a super fun upgrade. The price is high, but the versatility of this tire makes it arguably more valuable than pure road tires or road-friendly gravel tires in the right conditions.
While properly testing the P7 Sport’s performance, they felt a bit sluggish during accelerations, which isn’t surprising, given they are a “Sport” tire aimed more at recreational road riders than. While Pirelli calls the P7’s tread compound “Pro”, these definitely feel like a pro’s training tire and not their race tire. The ride quality of the P7 Sport is muted and there’s a bit of feedback lost in the P7 casing due to a lack of flexibility.
We measured all of the tires we tested with digital calipers for consistency and comparison to manufacturers’ specs. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing new road bike tires. One of the most important factors is the type of rims you have, which will largely dictate what type of tires you can use. After that, factors like tire size, weight, TPI , tread design, puncture resistance, durability, and price are all things that may influence a purchase decision.
Simultaneous to professional teams ditching their tubular tires, riders experienced mixed results and mixed messaging from brands over exactly what the benefit of road tubeless tires was. First, Hutchinson and Shimano offered tires and rims, respectively, and marketed this as a solution to punctures.
It is worth mentioning that the tire clearance of your frame is a consideration when deciding what size tires you need. Nearly every disc brake road bike will clear at least a 28c, but to be safe, visually confirm 3mm of clearance all around the tire in both the front fork as well as near the chainstays, downtube, and bottom bracket. The width of your rims is also important, as super narrow rims may not pair well with some of today’s wider road bike tires, and vice versa.
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