Just found this video because I’ve just bought a pair of GP5000 23c to replace my torn up 25c. I’ve got the same wheels too, incidentally. Curious as to whether any benefits with speed were felt?
I find that the transition of the GP5000 23c is perfect with the Vision SC55 wheels and in the right conditions they feel faster than my previous set up. Great for flat or rolling terrain.
@@fede1275 I just managed to change both front and rear tyres with new inner tubes on Prime rr50 v3 wheels, and fitted with my bare hands without the seating tool. This is a first for me and I’m utterly amazed at the difference vs fitting the 25s which made me want to give up cycling. Can’t wait to road test them tomorrow night!
Nice video. I've had a similar problem with 25's rubbing, but that was against mudguards fitted for Winter. I've now gone to 23's which has stopped the problem. I run a pressure of 90 psi or so which means the ride isn't so harsh. Regarding tube fitting etc, I've found that a liberal sprinkling of talcum power inside the tyre casing (and on the tube where possible) helps tube installation. The ride seems smoother and more comfortable also (less friction between tyre and tube).
I use 23 front and 25 rear on my 2 bikes, mainly to improve handling on windy days because I use 60/82 on one and 88/88 on the other. This choice also gives me better wheel/tire transition and speed! Thank you for sharing your impressions of the Goodyear tire, I'm looking for a classic sidewall on the next tires and you helped me eliminate one of the options.
I'm also tempted to go deeper section wheels on the Velobuild! On the tyres I believe I'll stick to Continental, looks like they have an edge really, as long as they are reasonably fresh
Riding Flanders using Vredestein Fortezza Senso All Weather 23c, Race light continental tubes with 128psi. Had no issues for a long time. How is the grip gp500 on wet conditions?
This isn’t related to tyres but a general question for everyone: I don’t have a bike computer or even power meters but am considering getting a bike computer. Right now I use my phone on a mount with Kamoot. I ride for fun and I like numbers but no power meter yet. Is it even worth it if I’m not doing training and don’t have a power meter?
I don't have a power meter either and still like to have a bike computer. It's less conspicuous than a mobile phone, does not drain your phone battery on longer rides and still provides nice stats and fast Strava upload. I really miss my Bolt, I can't wait to receive the replacement unit!
I’d be curious if you ran multiple segments again now on 23’s but same bike any time difference or speed etc. I have always ran the same size on my bikes they came with. I was thinking of trying maybe 25’s from 28’s. Well I have a couple months to ponder 😂 Another great video, Aloha 🤙🏼
Were you wearing the black castelli Gabba long sleeve in the footage of the puncture ride? would like a review comparing the short and long sleeve Gabba be great please
Hi, no, that is a classic short sleeve Gabba with nanoflex arm warmers. I wear it when the weather is in between a thermal jersey and a full soft shell jacket. I don't have the long sleeve version, Perfetto. Here is my Gabba review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--FNpzkbNFLE.html
Fair play Fede I guess if it works then it a job well done ! I’ve really never been confident on 23’s I love 28’s nice and easy for saving you getting beaten up on these crap English roads . Keep up the good work 👍🏽💪🏾
Thank you Richie! Today I had a longer ride, 23c work great and the Velobuild is more agile as it is a stable bike anyway. Definitely on the way back when I was tired I noticed the harsher ride, but I can live with that. I will keep 25c on the Canyon though!
@@fede1275 I suppose when you was experiencing a lot of puncture it was nothing to do with the ride now inner tubes it was the tyre was too thin? I will now install my ride now with conti 5000 s tr on my bike.
@@fernandodisola6675 yes, definitely it was the tyre not coping with the amount of debris on London's roads. Ride Now tubes also lose air very slowly, I managed to complete a ride home where with a butyl tube I would have not been able to do.
@@fede1275 Just ordered Ridenow inner tubes, when I found your new video and your comments. 😄 How easy or difficult is it to replace a Ridenow tube by the roadside? Read you have to be more careful during the installation, so I’m contemplating if it’s smarter to stick with butyl tubes as spares to bring on a ride.
ive never went in for the marketing s--te about wider softer tyres its only so there is enough resistance for the not needed on road bikes disc brakes 23s run at high pressure are faster rolling and more puncture resistant and nobody will convince me otherwise these low pressure 28s and 30s must be like riding through treacle.back in 1980s we used to run on 19s at 120+ and if you want real riding comfort use tubs at 140 psi smooth fast and durable my fastest wheels are tubulor 23 at 120 on front and 23 rear at 140 psi oh and 65mm deep 23 wide that totally goes against trend for sure.on group rides my mates ask me what do i do if i get a puncture dont know i reply never had one in 5 years of running these(not the same tubs)
@@apologiaalcibiades2227 not fashionable for noobs.cycle industry does not market them they dont cost a years wages for wheels and tubs pick any or all or some new reason
@@deekfinite1655 Sorry mate I was being facetious - it's because you can't fix a flat tub on the side of the road. You're mad to train on them. They are the best, though, so I understand the temptation. Long may your punctureless streak continue
Me personally at 218lbs i use 25c Continental Gp5000 clinchers but in insight im going to change them to 25c Gp4000 all seasons just for the ease of taking them of & putting back on again in case of a puncher....., for me the Gp5000 are just too intense to change especially on a road side mechanical 👊🏾👍🏾
@@fede1275 heyy brother...., just so you know its a beaded clincher & NOT tubeless tires that i use as these rims that i have on my reacto are hand built from Owens wheels, Rat Race cycles in Nunhead south London but like i said bro i just find that the beading that they use on the 4 Seasons are alot less stiffer than what they use on the Gp5000, well that's what i find for me anyway but its always nice to hear view's & points from your perspective keep it up bro 👊🏾👍🏾
