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What's your preference? Is this comfort versus style? Utility? Do you prefer bibs or shorts?

Forum post by Alfonse Painter

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What tires do you use and why? Even though I don't "race", I don't like getting anyone riding too far in front of me and look for advantages I can afford. I used Conti GP 4000s for a while, mainly becuase the people at the shop told me too. Alas, I ride too much to afford $60 tires every couple of months and even more frequently a couple of times due to cuts. I switched back to Conti Ultra Sports at less than half the price but they're pretty heavy and wear out quickly. Recently I decided to give a rear folding Conti Gatorskin a try to see how long it would last. It's 70 grams lighter than the Ultra Sport and only 25 grams heavier than the GP 4000.

In a related area, are there disadvantages to wire beaded tires other than weight? Are they a lot hard to put on wheels?

Forum post by Lou Plummer

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