I’ve been riding on a set of Continental GatorHardshell for the last year and have found them to be excellent for durability and puncture resistance. Comparing the specs, they look like an

I average one flat every two years with tubeless. More than two years with the Schwalbe Pro Ones. They roll nice and are lighter than a tire and tube. Bought a pair of Mavic rims a few years ago

I really like the Grand Prix 4 Seasons. They’re perfect if you want a more performance compound and less rolling resistance with nearly the flat resistance of Gatorskins. I’d consider them the

I still use Gatorskins (25mm), and also add a Stop Flats 2 (or Mr. Tuffy) tire liner for my training wheels. I also inspect them every ~10 hours for debris embedded in the tire. Been satisfied enough

Check out the detailed comparisons. https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews If your bike allows wider tires, I recommend getting 28mm. I recently bought Continental GP5000, 28mm

I use Continental Grand Prix 4000s. They are about as strong as the Gatorskins but are faster and give a more comfortable ride. Marie

I’ve been pretty happy with tubeless and that can handle most minor chips and nails

I've used Specialized Armadillos for years and they have worked very well for me.-- Mark

For those who don't race but love to ride on tarmac (not gravel) and not get flats, what do you recommend for tires? I've been using Continental Gatorskins (28s) and am quite satisfied (haven't been

As long as you are completely off the asphalt and not blocking any gates, it probably won't be a problem. Do so at your own risk though!

Hello, I love to ride the hills on Calaveras Road in Sunol. But I would like to avoid riding on the flat section from downtown Sunol to the hills. I'm hoping to park my vehicle closer to the

Amen to no flats. Sign me up!

Also, looks a little pricey.

Looks pretty interesting and potentially coming out in 2022. I wonder how well it grips the road, especially wet roads? https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/20/metl-metal-bicycle-tires-cars-trucks/

I ride this section of Mission daily and always take the lane. Most of the time there are no cars behind me but when there are they usually slow down to let me have the lane. Not taking the lane here

Here's a courtesy trick that works well for me: After I'm controlling the lane, I use a "right turn" signal (right arm straight out) to indicate that I plan to move to the right. It's literally true;

Agree with all of these points. The sidewalk is safer from the point of view of vehicle traffic, but the surface may pose other hazards. Also agree that when taking the lane you should be courteous

It may be complicated to get help from the City of Fremont because Mission Blvd is also State Hwy 262, and CalTrans may need to be involved. They only rush if they see an imminent hazard. The City

Just be very careful in the sidewalk. A car was getting towed at the spot in the photo some years ago, so I thought the tow truck will draw to much attention if I went thru the subway so I took the

To reduce/end any ambiguity the sign might say “bicycles take full lane through underpass “.