Good Year Eagle F1 R vs Pirelli P-Zero Race TLR

[@Steven-Sea_gull]

Hi Paul have you seen the pirelli stop sale notice for the TLR 28mm tires 🤔 top content as always

[@Mapdec]

Keep watching. It’s in the vid.

[@Steven-Sea_gull]

@@Mapdec yeah just realised 💪

[@lovenottheworld5723]

Everyone knows that their own favourite tyre is the best.

[@Mapdec]

truth!

[@MrVizzle]

My favourite tyre is better than yours.

[@lovenottheworld5723]

@@MrVizzle It probably is because mine doesn't exist anymore. It was the GP3000. Very soft ride.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@lovenottheworld5723 those were definitely the fastest tires on the market. But the 5000s are leaps and bounds better(not the fastest anymore though). Oddly enough, the 4000s were more aerodynamic but the rolling resistance of the 5000s is an enormous improvement on any conti that came before it

[@DeanPattrick]

Until they are not 😂

[@momahe]

...not to mention their gravel line. The cinturato M ist fast durable easy to setup tubeless and so incredibly durable. It is just epic!

[@n.eilo_rides]

💯% Running them too 👌

[@simplymortified]

Yep, M's are ace.

[@kpizzle1985]

I used clincher PZero for years and loved them but since the massive price increase I begrudgingly moved to GP5000. I'm pleasantly surprised, ever so slightly faster but ever so slightly harsher. I find the GP5000 last a little longer and are are more durable but I've only used one set. Would love to give the Power Cup a go.

[@stevegeek]

Another fan of GP5000 here. I was a fan of 4 Seasons but the 5000s are a bit lighter / faster, while tougher than 4000s.

[@gaza4543]

Power cups are nice but are susceptible to side damage on wider rims. They have quite a narrow tread cap. But the are super fast grippy and very supple

[@FunMushizzle]

New bike came with Eagle F1, used them for the first year (about 20 000km ridden) they were actually great. I went P Zero for my replacement set of tyres because they were on special. No regrets a couple of thousand km's in... both great tyres.

[@SrFederico]

Vittorias (Corsa and Corsa Next) are supplest tires with the best feel in corners of all I tested. But they deteriorate fast with getting smaller and bigger cuts. The Contis just wear down. Veloflex has nice tires too, quite supple.

[@MoreWattsDaddy]

Found the Veloflex Corsa TLR a bit too supple on the rear in 32mm format!! Vittoria Pro in 30mm is the sweet spot for me on my LB WR65’s!!

[@boc-tonysyklist2145]

Always used to ride Continental in the past, but swapped to Pirelli a couple of years ago and have no regrets. I have both a set of tubeless and a set with tubes. Main selling point for me is how much easier they are to get on and off the rims. I would also highly recommend the Hutchinson Fusion 5 Perf 11S (with tubes) which I simply love. Cheap and they are so quiet on the road and are very easy to get on and off the rims.

[@Mapdec]

I did try Hutchinson a while back. When hookless became more of a thing we stopped selling them.

[@thezenboy]

The single best cycling information available. Even more tire reviews would be a benefit to the world. Sheep bleating in the background is the cherry on top. Your ride in heaven.

[@pscoop]

I love the Pirelli Cinturato Velo 28mm road tyre - a bit heavier than the P Zero Race, but it's cheaper and at least in my perception has the same ride feel. Also in my limited experience (only 1 set of wheels) easy to set up tubeless. IMO great if you're not racing. Previously had used Hutchinson Fusion 5 which were great however they ran out of tread after about 600miles whereas the Cinturato is 1200+ and still going.

[@xKillYourTVx]

the cinturato velos are mind blowingly good. I never had a puncture once or had to repair them at all. before i had to change inner tubes like 1-4 times a month. Im geniuenly impressed and would recommend them to anyone. they still look new after months and i drive like a lunatic 5+ times a week. So glad i found them through a comment on youtube. not changing inner tubes they already paid themselves lol

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

Crazy money for tyres now,some car tyres are cheaper but not the best. The old Conti gp4000 I liked,good ride feel/durable,light. Michelin pro race good also but tighter to fit on some rims. Veloflex were my favourite race tyre but at 180grams not durable but easy to fit and felt nearest to a nice tub. When Vittoria shifted to Thailand Veloflex used the plant in Italy. I have yet to try Conti gp5000 or the other newer tyres. Your U.K prices are doubled in $ N.Z !

[@peterbee8892]

I was gifted pair of Goodyear F1 to try on a troublesome wheelset. While they went on very ,the puncture resitance was very poor and i had punctures every ride for a month. I have now returned to my favourite Schwalbe Pro one for the front and Schwalbe one on the rear. Flint punctures in Berkshire are very common even on the toughest tyres.

[@andrewmcalister3462]

I have been running GP5000 tubeless for a few years now (and 4000s before that) and very happy with them. But your video, and the fact that Conti’s in wider widths are hard to find in stock atm, has got me running off to Aerocoach and BRR to look at harder data on the alternatives. Thanks for posting.

[@bikemirror6620]

How many km did they last? Mine is only more than 2k km and I am having lots of punctures lately. They were perfect before

[@andrewmcalister3462]

@bikemirror6620 I get about 8k km on the rear, and closer to 10k on the front. If you are getting punctures more frequently, you may want to replenish the sealant - it does dry out over time (especially if you are using CO2), and it does get used up in the process of plugging punctures.

[@bikemirror6620]

I already switched from stans to joes. Still having problems. So I alread bought a new set of Goodyear f1 tyres for an upcoming event.

[@Adam_Crebo]

I swore by GP5000 for ages but was getting increasingly frustrated with how difficult they were to fit and how quickly the sidewalls showed signs of wear. I tried to buy the Pirellis but couldn't find them in stock anywhere at the time, so gave the Eagle F1's a go instead. Personally, I much prefer the F1's over the Continentals. Look nicer too (which is obviously the most important thing...)!

[@Mapdec]

there is something reto cool about that Eagle F1 logo. Old Skool F1 Schumacher days

[@jamiesharp3421]

Love my P Zero Race TLR running tubeless low pressure, grip for days. Thanks for the heads up on the recall. My 2 new spares are in the recall widow.

[@icequake2000]

Schwalbe Pro Ones TL easy to fit, fast and quite puncture resistant.

[@n.eilo_rides]

Totally agree with the Pirelli TLR being a step above the rest. Conti's puncture and dont last long, Schwalbe lose air through the tyre walls. The TLR just keep going

[@Mapdec]

You are right about the Schwalbe leaking. We have to rest them sideways in a bucket to key them airtight.

[@PauloSerra]

I loved the made in italy pirellis !!! I had a pair that was on the recall list, so I took them off the bike, still lovely comfort and grip, seem highly durable as they were almost new. They don't match the speed or suppleness of the Continental 5000 S Tr, but I do agree those don't last long and are prone to picks and cuts.

[@kellrockets101]

Am I the only one who has wonderful experiences with GP5000's?! ....they are fast as hell, and I dont think I have ever had a flat on them. Fantastic tire for both training and racing

[@hectorkidds9840]

The current 5000 tubeless seems good, I had a pair of the first 5000 tubeless and they were a bugger to fit, didn't hold air and perished and cracked quickly, so if you buy, make sure it's not old stock.

[@nickdalamagas3540]

I 💯agree GP5000 definitely my favourite

[@alexgorton2633]

I love mine but haven't used anything else but the stock schwalbe tyres I got with my bike. Changing the tyres made a massive performance and feel difference!

[@hectorkidds9840]

@@alexgorton2633 I really liked the schwalbe pro one tubeless, easy to fit, didn't leak at all, but very fragile, I used to live in an area with flint and they cut up easily. I've also used the none pro one with tubes, ok, but I didn't trust them in the wet. Had my front wheel lock up a few times, but this was a good few years ago now and they've probably got better.

[@michaellandman8419]

Agreed. Superfast only had one flat in 3 years caused by a piece of glass.

[@marcelvanackerm0221]

Check out the width as measured, Goodyear was slightly larger than 30 on my rims but closest to what I actually bought, Pirelli 31mm and gp5000 STR 32 mm. found the good year the best feeing tyre but they punctured often beyond 1500km. Pirelli seemed to last better and the jury is still out on the conti’s, they feel squishy uphill like the sidewall is softer, might be the extra width.

[@benverschaeren6467]

I had a very negative experience with Good Year Eagle F1. They're so soft they're useless. I got about 150km from the front and 700km from the rear. I had a separation between the rubber in the tire causing catastrophic failure in the rear. I sent photos, and details to Good Year and they responded that "for a race tire we believe you had adequate life from the tire" so I essentially wasted $240 aud for not even a combined 1000km of riding between the front and rear. They rolled nice while they lasted.

[@Mapdec]

I’ve done about 300km on them now. Can still see the mould line.

[@veggiechowder8877]

I love the P Zero race regular. They are still a good value. The gp 5000 definitely have durability problems, and have for quite some time

[@mecharoo]

Thanks for your video. You’ve basically ticked off everything I felt with the conti gp5000. Squared edges, side walls damage easily, hairline cracks on older tyres etc. tyres get cut up before the wear indicators are worn off. those things I just thought were normal (been on the 4k and 5k for 10+ years now). I’ve been riding around on the schwalbe pro one that came with my new bike, feels fast but I don’t have any interest in the brand. Like you said stiff side walls so quite hard to get tyres on and off. Today I just fitted a pair of pirelli p zeroes on my bike, you can roll it onto the rim with your hands, spot on with what you said. Keep up the good work and more review videos :)

[@Mapdec]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@SuperTaylor68]

Pirelli’s my favs (I’ve tried quite a lot).. SLs for me have incredible feel… especially important when descending fast.. I love them.

[@Mapdec]

Yeah. For my Mallorca holidays I take SL

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Rolling resistance differences can be enormous between tires. It's harder to tell when you're a heavier rider. But very small people without insane thresholds notice slow tires right away. If you're 50-60kg and your doodle pace is at 130-150w, you'll notice a 5-10w loss in tires and the differences can be even bigger than that.

[@Mapdec]

Umm. At best the difference in a tyre like for like size and type is 6w, and those tests don’t take the optimum tyre pressure for the rider into account. Some tyres are not even rated high enough psi to actually test. They also test brand new out of the box. Maybe relevant if you do very little braking or cornering. I bet you can’t find a 30-622 tyre in the tubeless race category with more than 5 watts difference at 60psi. If you do, get a screen shot. I’ll send you a free t-shirt.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@Mapdec for ONE tire and that's noticeable for someone small(not me or you). No need for a t-shirt, I have too many😅 But look at the Tufo Comtura TRs. They only come in 28s it's not hard to extrapolate using your imagination that the difference is over 10w(for one tire) compararing them to contis at 28mm. The differences wouldn't drop to 5w per tire if they were both available in 30mm

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@Mapdec I train on Bontrager R3s on my slowest wheels because they're cheap, ride OK and they let me ride with slower people. They're most definitely slow though and it's noticeable on the steep climbs near me(in Utah and I have two HC climbs a few miles from my door) where my aero wheels aren't the difference maker the tires are.

[@TheTurnerturner]

Love that you used a Kendal mint cake for comparison! Very hard to find in NZ, loved them when I lived in Newcastle!

[@piglegluckson9156]

Got a gulf size bubble on my Continental TL 5000 sidewall in less than 200 miles. Never going back. Ever.

[@matejzima8210]

I never thought about it before but I 100% agree with the statement about GP5000s

[@kellrockets101]

I don't agree with it...literally have the exact opposite experience.

[@CobusTheunissen]

You articulated my unorganized thoughts about the GP5000s exactly. BTW, I love that Castelli shirt you were wearing on the ride. I saw someone with the same shirt a year ago but can't find it anywhere!

[@christopherhood9241]

Interesting stuff. For minute i'll stick with my panaracer gravel king slicks - getting 4-5000k from a set regardless of the road surface i use. I find them easy to get on/off in the event of a puncture. Use them for training & ultra races with no real issues to report to be honest. Tried hutchinson's for a change over the spring .... boy they are bl00dy hard to get off ... all most lost my fingers. Will try your p-zero's next & see how i get on with them.

[@rookie7413]

It is also important to ride on tires with high rolling resistance on the training rides. Ride Hard!

[@vadymvv]

So I go for a conti gatorskin

[@TheWoogeroo]

No idea what you’re on about with the pro ones, they’re as good as any of the other top tubeless tyres imo, easy to setup, last well, roll well. Also frequently available at actually decent prices - in the £35 quid range. For tubeless tyres that’s insanely good.

[@daviddjerassi]

Thank you a valued comparison loved your video and the trouble you went to on behalf of your customers plus.

[@nicknick194]

Recently got some Hurchinson Fusion 11 storm based only on price! (£40 each in 28mm) and they feel as good as any other premium TLR tyre for me, if not a little comfier. Easy to install but i fine the Schwalbe easy too. Only tyres ive struggled with is F1 eagle and they were VERY undersized so were instantly dismissed.

[@phil_d]

Yup, run Fusion 5 11 Storm on my commuter (30c) and road (28F, 30R) bikes. May be they are slight slower, but easy to get on and off, good price, very good punture resistance and light too (under 300g).

[@sportbootjo]

I rode the Hutchinson 11 Storm Fusion 5 TLR in 28 mm since last year and like that tyre a lot. Not so fast as the Conti 5000 for sure, louder too but very easy to fit on the Giant SLR carbon wheel that came with my 2018 TCR. The Conti was a pita to install on that rim but the Hutchinson was very easy to mount on that rim. Very comfortable ride with the Hutchinson with 5.4 bar at the rear and 5,.2 at the front. As I am sick of the the tubeless setup (main problem: I do not own a electric compressor and will not buy another pump with an air canister?) I switched and now run that tyre with a chinese TPU tube. Recived yesterday 2 Hutchsions 11 Storm Fusion 5 tube typ in 28mm which are roundabout 220 gramm, cost me 33 € /piece incl. p&p from Condor Cycles Ltd., London to Berlin, Germany and I am happy with that buy as it is hard to get the 28mm online here in Germany. I feel good with that tyres even as I have to ride it according to the sidewall with 6 bar minimum, I will try a lower pressure as 5.7 bar and wait how smooth the tyre will run with that pressure.

[@phil_d]

@@sportbootjo That's what I did! I bought some Reynolds carbon wheels and tried to get on a GP5000TL (not the newer version) and I thought I was going to break the rim! I bought the TL version of the Fusion 5 as I was going to run tubeless, but it is only a summer bike so I have some RideNow TPU tubes to fit. Hopefully, the TL version has a little more puncture resistance. Oh, and I too buy from Condor Cycles. Fantastic shop and top level service from Greg!

[@carlom.3737]

Your videos make me very jealous of where you live/ride. Work will keep me in Los Angeles for the next 9 years but when I'm ready to relocate, I'll look for places that are near great riding areas.

[@MTBScotland]

I Like the sound my F1's make (previous model). They had the same dust look on the tyre as well. Paid £67 for a pair of the F1s

[@global_nomad.]

great to see soem real world comparisons rather than product launches or single brand reviews...and those very real roads....interssing also the comments about cornering being the point of most naticable difference. I certainly have had tyres that made me feel less confidence than those they replaced and quickly switched back. Also similar experience with older continentals and Schwalbes. Running veloflex part for price/quality balance for a given overall feel - a little fussy setting up and sealant choice but seems to be holding up well. Have had Pirellis previously so will give these new ones a go in future...

[@Mapdec]

Thank you.

[@danwentcycling7952]

Fingers crossed the car industry doesn’t work out drivers need tyres

[@robertallardice8119]

The prices are a con job!

[@davidgeorge9233]

Agree with the flattening off on Contis, the 4000’s did it too. I’ve run Corsa’s for 6 years and have just moved over to the Corsa Next TLR, I think they are brilliant tyres and think they could be one of the best all rounders on the market. That said, I’ve had 2 x 24mm fail with sidewall leaks so far and a third (28mm) seems problematic in that department although at a much slower rate. I tend to set myself a limit of £50 a tyre as I buy three at a time, as you said with pricing some of them are getting ridiculous now.

[@mikeperry6664]

For indoors I can say the Goodyear F1 don't make a lot of noise and my wife likes that.

[@dominicward3523]

With you on Schwable tubeless. Terrible to fit. Also went through a phase of tears in wall at bead that just appeared. Got a replacement once but retailer not happy to do it.

[@justsomedude7556]

79 pounds... yikes. I am in the US and get my Pirelli's from LordGun in Italy and got them for less than $50 US and I have them on 4 bikes at the moment. 2 are running the P Zero Race TLR's and they are incredibly long lasting. Both sets are approaching 3K miles at this point. I am running Centurato Gravel H's on 2 bikes... fantastic tires all around. The pirelli's just slide on my rims like butter, never had an issue.

[@danthxman]

Actually had multiple thousand KMs on both Pirelli’s and F1s. And after all of that experience I’d say… just buy contis, old TLs and S TRs have been special

[@Mapdec]

🤷‍♂️

[@danthxman]

@@Mapdec 28s on 303 firecrests sitting about 30s maybe a bit more are great, cornering confidence I didn’t get from F1s especially, p ones good but not found them as confidence inspiring

[@pnyholm]

Bought a used bike installed with tubeless GoodYear F1 30 mm - rides nice I use GoodYear tubetype 28 mm on another bike - very comfy too Back in 2008 Vredestein was the deal, I don't think newer tires are as "sticky" as those were, but they were 23 mm and needed at least 100 psi preferably 110 psi

[@godswitness3105]

Refreshing content considering most in thebindustry goto the rolling resistance site which gives NO tangible “feel” rather focussed on watts. You can’t substitute feel on the road it’s very real but differs between rider weight and preferred pressures….nice review

[@christianb.1028]

I used the last model P Zeros with a tanned sidewall. One emergency braking at low speed was enough to scrub the rubber down to the carcass and I had to replace the tire. It was new, had maybe 200 km on it. Switched to Conti GP5000 and had no such problems, 3.500 km on them, no punctures, no brake patches, no problems. Maybe I just had a bad tire, but it kinda ruined Pirellis for me...

[@danielesavi1969]

Very lovely countryside, must be a pleasure to ride in it

[@Mapdec]

I love it so much. On a sunny day there is nowhere I would rather be. However, it rains a lot.

[@dominicbritt]

Love PZeros - nothing bad to say about them. Used to ride GP5000s but I know exactly what you mean about them deteriorating quickly - they ride more harshly and grip less after 2000km.

[@stephensaines7100]

Conti themselves allude to that, and recommend the 4 Seasons as the more durable choice.

[@mortlow6688]

check the new conti 'all season' s tr ...

[@jdh895]

I rode GP5000 S TR in 32c round the Fred. They were utterly superb and they're the gold standard for me. It's totally subjective without lab testing but I found them (i.e. perceived them to be) grippier and faster than the Pirellis.

[@mortlow6688]

Watch 'Bicycle rolling resistance' webside they test tires objective... the test/review here is very bad (oh look made in italy, formula one , so nice bla bla bla... He say nothing about the new Conti GP All Season or TT s tr version. I have ridden contis for years and they are very good. Gatorskins, 4 season, the 35 mm GP Urban or the cheap ultra sport III... they all very fast durable tires.

[@Mapdec]

I subscribe to their site. It’s useful, but also has lots of holes and omissions. There is a place for both qualitative and quantitative analysis

[@mark13williams13]

The fact is most of the pro peloton use Conti or Vitoria for a reason, they are the best.

[@Mapdec]

@@mark13williams13 no doubt the Corsa are the fastest, especially so when you have a team car following when you puncture. Like wise with the GP5000. Easy to love when you get a new set every day. For the rest of us….

[@mark13williams13]

@@Mapdec I agree the Corsa’s are not the most durable on British roads but I have been riding GP5000s for ages without issue and they seem to hold up well. Pretty much everyone else I ride with also uses them and rate them highly.

[@BearLeonhart]

Pirelli just recalled some of the tyres. Still love it

[@bikerjk1205]

The P-Zero Race TLR has been recalled.

[@Mapdec]

Did u get to that part of the vid?

[@BearLeonhart]

I'm using the recalled tyre and I found the issues. I can send you the video of it.

[@Mapdec]

That would be interesting. Thank you

[@barryherron5351]

After having tan walled tyres, I wouldn't bother, they look cool, but discolour.. Vittoria Corsas are amazing, that's just my opinion. Can't believe the top of the line tyres are nearly as expensive as car tyres, I feel there's something wrong with the cycling industry on that aspect. What's your thoughts?

[@Mapdec]

Take a look at the price of 3 top end golf balls. 😳

[@marcelomauro1869]

After 3 Conti Gp5000 tubeless/hookless I've decided to give a go for P ero TLR. best decision ever, it's cheaper and better the 5000. I used to be a fan of Conti, mainly because of the bullet proofs GP4000s and 4Seasons, but it seams they've lost the recipe for the GP.5000

[@kawasakizh2rider106]

The challenge are the very worst by a country mile too fit. From a mechanics point of view almost impossible. Gp5000 i get your point. Pirelli seem best for me to get on and ride / tyre quality. Would like to try the goodyears but i cant see them beating the pirelli. Keep up the good work mapdec. (Love the channel im in the trade)

[@Swoop10]

I like tubeless but the sealant dries out after 3-4 months so I went back to inner tube so the most important thing to me is puncher protection.

[@ericpmoss]

I wonder if one can buy just the solvent part of the sealant. Would it “renew” the sealant?

[@phil_d]

Try milKit. Never dries out like normal sealant. 5 years shelf life and if it does get a little thicker after months, just add some water. Sealing wise, it is very good as it has fibres suspended in the liquid (unlike Silca, which is too thin and the fibres too heavy). If you do get a puncture too big to hold 70+psi, no issue..Pop the bead off, wipe the inside and stick on a patch (I take a small tube of glue and a few patches). Oh, and holds pressure really well due to staying fluid. I add air, maybe once every week or 2. They now have a better, Road & Gravel spec.

[@EJD2012]

Havent a problem with the GP5000 wearing down fast, but the roads around here (Netherlands) are much better (smoother) than the one you were riding...

[@stephensaines7100]

RE: Noise level a tire produces and relationship to power loss...the assumed linear relationship is very tenuous. A huge amount of that is down to the ability of a compound and carcass to act as a propagator or not. A noisy tire could be effectively propagating audio energy that a competitive tire is absorbing and dissipating as heat. With an optimal tire resonant characteristic, as little a 500mW could produce the sound level you describe. Piezoelectric devices can and do at that power input.

[@050Rolandos]

My brandnew Princeton Wake 6560's mounted with the new Pirelli 28mm TLR had 3 massive blowouts in 5 rides. 2 times front, 1 time rear. It was in fact the tire that was mentioned in the call back. Scary stuff, Pirelli's are my favorite by far. Now rolling on GP5000 STR, let's see how they hold over time.

[@Mapdec]

Keep in touch on how long it takes to get your Pirelli’s replaced.

[@050Rolandos]

@@Mapdec i did get new 30mm's from the shop I bought the bike off. I guess 28mm's are gonna take awhile

[@PBabel-ne3hc]

Challenge tires are really a different story. Quite hard to set up tubeless, but the ride quality justifies the struggle. I ride Vittoria N.ext TLR 28 at the moment, I am quite happy with them. I will swap them for Challenge Strada Bianca TLR 30 to ride, well, Strade Bianche Granfondo next year. I think Challenge tires I have previously used (Getaway TLR 40 and Strada Bianca TLR 30, both handmade) have superior puncture resistance.

[@danthxman]

F1s value do make them a contender to be fair

[@donschloth5785]

What a beautiful area you live in. I would sure like to ride your region! By the way, I love the pirelli p-zero TLR, but for summer time I’m on the Vittoria Corsa pro

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

@4:08 its a shame to dismiss Schwalbe... but I think you recognize their niche and acknowledge they have a place. My experience paints them as tires that lean towards the rugged durable side of the market, meaning they may not be fastest or most supple, but there are times when you want a bulletproof tire like Schwalbe.

[@Mapdec]

Aye. I get fed up with all the different models and prices. It’s confusing for everyone. They have so many now that they can’t keep stock and we often find getting a customer a matching replacement quite difficult.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

@@Mapdec 100% agree!!

[@davidgeorge9233]

I agree was looking at them recently and couldn’t decipher which was their equivalent tyre to the ones I currently ride. It’s even more confusing when you see tyres listed for sale that don’t appear to be listed on their website 🤔

[@caet49]

I loved the old GP5000 Tubeless ready - had them and didnt have one puncture over the course of 1,5 years of usage - super impressed - got the never GP5000 STR - however they are not on the same level in puncture proctection - already have plugged the tires several times :( So I think I will look at the Good Year Eagle F1 R

[@DanTuber]

Only tried GP5000 ✅ and Schwable pro one ❌. Would like to try more but prices and availability sucks.

[@ElRealista.]

According to BRR the Pirelli P Zero 4 seasons is surprisingly better. Still not better than power cup.

[@JamesSocialCycling]

I’m a Pirelli advocate but loved the Cinturato Velo for all year but just found them a bit heavy rolling. Just changed to the PZero Road 28’s with TPU tubes and at £60 for the set they seem to be a match made in heaven for me. Come with new puncture technology and Roll really nice and feel supple under foot😉 I’ve noticed some extra speed. Not sure I’m ready for tubeless on the road bike just yet.

[@Mapdec]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mattdowney6540]

Have you ridden the P-Zero Road in the wet yet? I’ve found mine to be a bit slippery. Not exactly confidence inspiring.

[@Mapdec]

@@mattdowney6540 yes. Many many many many times.

[@JamesSocialCycling]

@@mattdowney6540 hi Matt, I’ve been out on mine 3 times, got caught in a horrible downpour a couple of weeks back and have had damp roads at the beginning of a ride twice. Glad to say I’ve not had any issues as to them feeling dodgy.

[@madyogi6164]

For my entire biking life, I use 23 mm Conti-s GP: 3000, 4000 series. Never bought 5k - stuck with cheaper (just) GP-s lately. They all were like 210-220 g. With inner TPU-s, it gives nearly 100 g per wheel, compared with 340 g, 30 mm setup. Barely few days ago, I was looking for some alternative, 25 mm 'competitors'. GY Eagle F1, Michelin Power Cup and that Pirelli P-Zero were my aim. Finally bought the Power Cup. Haven't ride it yet. It feels slightly "thinner" than GP-s. Quite well made. Only time will tell how it rolls, wear and tear...

[@phil_d]

I've just weighted a brand new Hutchinson Fusion 5 11 Storm TL 30c ... 302g 😀😀😀 I know Paul doesn't like them, but I haven't found a better tyre that I can commute on and smash some weekend rides.

[@Mapdec]

What size? We tried them for a bit when they were a cheaper alternative. As their prices crept up they didn’t compete so well. We also had quite a few delaminating issues. All resolved, but annoying.

[@phil_d]

@Mapdec I edited my comment, added size and changed emoji 🤣 30c. 28c is 285g

[@mtbboy1993]

10:53 Yes, that sure is a quality bead. Very different to Maxxis, rubber flakes hanging off, rough spots and very fast wearing bead. I had many of Highroller2, Shorty tyres, even more, even more of Highroller2. maybe 20 tyres more or less in total. All had something wrong with them. But Pirelli looks promising. I probably sohuld look into the MTB tyres again, see if there are reviews or any info on them, there were nothing last time I checked. So I had to watch this despite it being road tyres. It gives me an idea of the quality. Looks promising. I've been told their car tyres were great, so not surprised, but great to see this is the case for their bicycle tyres too. But it would be interesting to see how the MTB tyres do with some enduro riding. Michelin WIld Enduro works great for this, bead looks like new even after months, but Maxxis would look like it was sanded with sandpaper, and be warped, But Wild Enduro knobs wear faster, get some cracks. Not tried Pirelli yet. I rather have the knobs crack and wear fast than have my tyre blow off, explode if I don't check it within few months. 4-6 months and it's done, so if I had better health all the time and rode as much as the pros, I probably would have worn it out in 2-4 months. But Michelin seems like a tyre I can wear the knobs out completely before bead will give out, Maxxis is the opposite. I head good things about GoodYear. Nice to see they do well too. Saw sb. in a Facebook group mention they lasted well, bead also did well. Great to see that there are more great options out there. Also heard great things about Vittoria. But I've not tried any of those yet.

[@Mapdec]

Maxxis. Good old Cheng Seung Tyres. Did you see the Ffwd Outlaw vid. We did some MTB tyres. The Pirelli have a good hard and and good soft conditions tyre, but their medium tyre is not great.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@Mapdec I've seen it. Not a brand I've heard of before your video. I will revisit the video.

[@smaug3045]

The price of some top end tyres is ridiculous, I find Michelin Power Cup really good for value and just picked some up for £25.00 each and some tpu tubes from my mate Ali for about a fiver.

[@justinmbr5619]

Hi, I've been a big fan of the channel for a while now. I notice you always fit the black Pirelli road tyres; do you have any opinion on how they compare to the classics or even why you don't tend to use the classic tyres? I used to run the Cinturato classics on my commuter (doing a reasonable distance on country roads) but the sidewalls were too fragile and ripping the sidewall = new tyre. I used to run the Challenge Strada tubed back before I went tubeless (not on the commuter of course!) and they were absolutely mind blowingly good (fragile side walls again) I'd highly recommend you give them a review

[@Mapdec]

Thank you. In theory there is no difference with the Pirelli because it’s just a brown layer of rubber. Usually tan side walls were there because it was just the natural colour of the casing. Tubeless tyres bought in the need for fake brown side walls because it was on trend. Remember in the 2010 everyone had coloured tyres 😳. Personally I think the fake brown side walls look a bit naff. Tyres like the Corsa and Challenge in the vid is where the side wall is just natural as the grip element is essentially glued onto the natural cotton or gum casing.

[@jackiegammon2065]

I'm sure that you have seen the " No selling" info about the Pirelli P Zero TM Race TLR, hope that everything gets sorted out with these tires. Personally, I like the Vittoria Corsa Next, but all of these and a couple others are in the same ballpark.

[@Mapdec]

Did you get to that part of the video yet?

[@producersRus]

I'm not actually a fan of the challenge tires. I think the rubber is pretty crappy especially compared to vittorias. The corsa controls are great, I love those corsa control tires. But number one is the specialized turbos IDK how specialized does it but they have the best rubber for road and gravel I've ever tried.

[@Cycling_Addiction]

In my opinion and personal experience the weight difference of a Conti GP5000 28C clincher + Ridenow TPU tube (or similar) is SIGNIFICANT compared to the P-Zero + tubeless setup mentioned in this video. To be precise 111gr per wheel so 222 gr total and this is rolling weight. If you compare a high-end wheelset which is 222gr lighter than another high-end wheelset the price difference will be almost 2x. Thanks but I will stick to my trusted and tested GP5000+TPU tube setup for the foreseeable future until the bike industry force me to convert to tubeless.

[@Mapdec]

We did tpu in the twenty teens, but seems like there is a resurgence of interest now China make the tubes cheaper. Might do a follow up vid.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

@1:42 jesus man... that is surreally beautiful

[@Mapdec]

It’s a very special place.

[@treyquattro]

never mind the tyres, where's that pretty background!?! I'm using Conti 5K TLs, before that Vittoria Corsas clincher. Next I will try the Pirellis. The Continentals have been OK so far except for getting the tyres on and off the (carbon) rims which has bordered on impossible. If I have to remove a tyre on the road to fix a flat then I'm done. The Corsas got more punctures but were easier to replace at the side of the road.

[@Mapdec]

This is the Longsleddle valley

[@treyquattro]

@@Mapdec thanks!

[@worldofameiso5491]

I think you can get either of these tyres for around £50 in the UK. However, I still think that cost is ridiculous when compared to car tyres, or motorcycle tyres, both of which last much longer than bike tyres.

[@stephensaines7100]

Yeah, I noticed that too with Conti's highly rated motorcycle tires. Google Fortnine's "Best Cheap Motorcycle Tires of 2023" here on KZbin. My first thought, beyond how competitive they are, is that you get incredibly more product on a motorbike tire than for a pushbike one only a percentage less in price. Hmmmm.....

[@zedddddful]

You want to pay for my motorcycle tyres £190 for a rear and she goes through 1 a year 😂

[@worldofameiso5491]

@@zedddddful Serves you right for having a ridiculously overpowered bike then.

[@timowen5772]

Paul (great film - more like it please). Interesting weight comparison at the end - and I would be interested in your opinion on one matter. A new Cont GP5000 tube 28" is 239g and a Tublito tube is 22g - total 261g (I have photos!). This makes set up 122g less than the Pzero + valve + goo (383g - your weight) - The tubeless set up is around 50% more than the tube set up. Question - for us normal riders, who have to stop (for lights, cars & sheep etc), perhaps 20 times (+) on a 100km ride, how does the rotational inertia of this additional mass (both accelerating and stopping) add up? Surely it must have a noticeable impact on fatigue by the end of the ride?

[@Mapdec]

Oh. Good question. I doubt it would have a noticeable impact on fatigue. Larger rotational mass would require more effort to spin up, but then you would experience a smoother less fatiguing ride, you will likely brake less as you have more confidence to hold speed through bends, you will probably descend faster, and if you get a thorn in your tyre you’ll likely never notice and just keep riding.

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

I have a pair of P Zero Race TLRs 26mm on my bike and they are very nice tyres.

[@mortlow6688]

I like vittoria corsa control on latex tubes. Cotton + Latex= Magic Carpet ride...

[@Mapdec]

Cool. We don’t have the roads for that. Where do you ride to enjoy that?

[@mortlow6688]

@@Mapdec i ride them every day to work 26 km (10 km bad road, 2km light gravel). The Vittoria Corsa Control are very durable and good tires. The only downside is to pump up the latex tubes every 2 days but its ok for me…

[@echtogammut]

I'm going to have to try the P Zero, for high speed cornering (I have a lot of unintentional downhill KOMs) I've had good experience with Schwalbe One. For my current training tire, I'm running Michelin Power Cups (technically a race tire, but seems to wear extremely well). I picked the Michelin's up cheap and wasn't expecting much, but they corner better than GP5000s, are fairly comfy and haven't had any summer thorn punctures.

[@Mapdec]

Better than a brand new 5000 or a worn one.

[@echtogammut]

@@Mapdec A worn one. New GP5Ks are really good one you get that initial mold release stuff off, but I find they fall off quickly. Right now I have about 800 miles on the Michelins and don't notice any substantive difference from when they were new.

[@JibbaJabber]

Give Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance TLR a go. Alot better value with great performance. They've been in road cycling tubeless for quite a while so have the knowhow👍

[@Mapdec]

We sold them for a bit. They kept delaminating and bubbling up. They did ok though.

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

I have a set myself. Pretty good tyres in my opinion.

[@JibbaJabber]

@@Mapdec Wow. I've been through a few pairs in the past few years and haven't experienced that. Possibly a questionable batch. Might be worth trying again. I've found them to be very easy to install and retain air. As for performance, I've used them in 28 and 30s - very nippy and grippy. Plus, I've only had punctures when I've used them too long, a clear sign to swap them out. Also, the supple sidewalls do enhance comfort.

[@barrydimelow822]

The Fusion 5 are my favourite tyre as well . Tried all the others and come back to these every time. I recently had one bubble up , sent a picture to condor cycles and they sent a replacement out. This happened years ago with the Mavic Tyres made by Hutchinson so maybe odd production issues from time to time…

[@vadymvv]

Unless you are making 40k km+ per year I don't get the reason to save money on a tires. It is the main component of a wheels and you want save some 30$ per kit of a good tires?

[@Onigure]

I have a pair of gp5000 and hated them. 2 puntctures in the front and 1 in the back tire in just one ride made me so embarrassed I had to ditch them at just 4000k. I have two pairs of Grandprix GT and they have never puncture since 2020 at 7000k each. They are a pain to fit, they WILL Destroy flimsy tire levers, they don't have good RR, but the confidence that you won't be ditched is priceless I'd love to have a pair of Pirelli's but they don't have a distributor in my country 😢.

[@igvabe]

I mostly use the conti GPs, I agree the side wall wears out quickly. Entire treads come off. Is this dangerous? Recently I put the Michelin Power TT on my TT bike. Do you know these? they roll well, not so much grip though.

[@Mapdec]

I have one customer on the TT. Tough to compare because not tubeless and at high pressure so they have that effect of feeling fast because it feels like you are on the edge rather than super smooth. They are sketchy in turns as i test ride in the car park. I’m not convinced, but then I haven’t just ridden flat out in a straight line on a smooth road.

[@user-hl2dd5pv3c]

I think I need to try the Pirelli tires again. I have the Conti 5000 and yes they appear to wear out really quick the rear got super flat. I tried the Pirelli with tan sidewalls and those were too flimsy for me I had cuts in the sidewalls after only a couple rides so I will try the all black ones now.

[@asmaco1]

I love the PZero as well, easiest to mount, rolls super smooth, but expensive. But if you check the online shops regularly, you can find good offers from time to time. Then it's the right moment to order the next 2 or 3 sets. I wonder ow your rate the P7. I found it a big disappointment. Stiff and not very durable.

[@Mapdec]

We don’t stock the P7. The best tyre in that range is probably a continental gator skin or vittoria Zaffoino

[@asmaco1]

@@Mapdec Good decision. Same brand, but not at all an adequate product. It's better to spare your customers the disappointment. For my everyday commuting I found the Continental Ultra Sport III unexpected good. Very cheap (in Germany) but ok.

[@goltyx]

Michelin power range is great too

[@TheLazyGarden3r]

Michelin Pro4 Endurance V2 28 (tubed) tyre is my favourite commute tyre I have used. Really durable and feels nice. Struggle to get hold of them these days though.

[@CoreQ]

Just bout the good year. Gonan try it on the Time next week.

[@markhagen7777]

Hey, tires brand new stuffs gonna stick to it noisy stuff sticks to a new tire bus noisier, but I don’t worry about objectivity in these things

[@rickybarker4023]

People moaning about fitting tyres. Try fitting a wire bead Michelin dh34 downhill tyre with Cushcore inserts. Hands are bleeding by the end and you need a get a vice to crack the bead off on removal. These road tyres are easy. 😂

[@Mapdec]

We use blocks of wood and Cans of monster energy!

[@dorohmc]

Wanted to pass along, I believe there is a stop sale notice on the Pirelli P Zero Race Series of tires. Check out video posted by George Vargas. As a shop owner and doing comparison videos you should be aware of this and keep customers informed

[@Mapdec]

did you get to that part of the vid?

[@alexclark9514]

Hi Paul. I'm running Goodyear F1 on my TCR ADUANCED 1 with Mavic sr wheels and they are noisy but run good

[@Mapdec]

Thanks for sharing

[@EditioCastigata]

Don't want to take away from your review, but Mark Beaumont set the bar high: He cycled around Britain before testimony. Looking forward!

[@Mapdec]

An amazing feat.

[@peterahlstedt2043]

Great video and helpful comments and others experience. What about Michelin , Schwalbe and Tufo tires? For endurance i use Pirelli Cinturato 35mm, they are very good and for speed with friends i use Tufo 28mm, also very good comfort and speed

[@Mapdec]

It would be a very very long video.

[@peterahlstedt2043]

@@Mapdec All your followers love your videos, even long ones 😀

[@renegadeflyer2]

I have had one of the early pirelli road tires. They are lasting , no flats yet.and I've ben riding them at low pressures, because I'm can be lazy at times. I had the back wheel kick out once and landèd on my butt. I would love get them again but I don't know if I can justify the price. But I still the same tubes in since New.

[@romanpramuka2703]

Just check out Veloflex Corsa Evo TLR, fast, lightweight, durable and extremely supple, but only for about 50€ for a piece, they are hard to beat 😉

[@FisherFAST]

Eagerly awaiting the P-Zero Race TLR in 700x40c size for rail trail and tow path use. However, the release of this size has been continuously delayed every 2 weeks since January. Any idea or info on when this size may actually be available?

[@Mapdec]

40?

[@FisherFAST]

@@Mapdec Yes sir! "P ZERO Race TLR 40-622" from Pirelli's site. The 35/40c sizes were quoted as being available the first quarter of 24.

[@FisherFAST]

Looks like MFG part # 4155500.

[@17cream]

Agree on GP5000, not durable. Good review will have to try those tested…. But boy the price 😮

[@martinbichler7089]

Given the prices of the top tier, premium tires: what do we think about the Pirelli P Zero Road?

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

How can you tout the premium look and feel of the Pirelli... and then complain about price?? Pick one.

[@stephentait8734]

i run Schwable pro ones, never have an issue fitting them to my mavic wheels, easiest set up i have used. guess have just been lucky getting the tyre and rim combo

[@Mapdec]

Yes. That’s a very unusual combo to work well.