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rider
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 8, 2011
Strengths: light, rolling resistance is good, stiff, responsively fastWeaknesses: side wall buldge. weak tire. alot of flatsBottom Line: After a long time in looking at tires i finally decided to go for conti 4 season. The previous tires were ultra gatorskins in which i would recommend to any beginner. I ride between 25-45 miles a day depending on conditions and how i feel basically. I was terribly excited about the tires. the first week i got a flat. i started noticing that the rear tire sidewall was buldging out more than i wanted it to. changed the tube immediately. after about another week, another flat occurred. the route i ride is mostly street with some bad raised cracks on the road but nothing that couldnt be avoided. i thought perhaps its my riding style. made adjustments and rode gingerly for a month.the flats just kept coming. after inspection i found a rip near the sidewall. it just looked like it gave in. bought a brand new tire for the rear. everything in check rode again. the flats are the same. I know im a beginner but i dont think this is supposed to happen. its annoying and throws my rythm off during rides.i wouldnt recommend this to anyone. its definetly lighter and faster with superior grip but, at the cost of frequent flats. id look elsewhere. thinking about going back to ultras.
Favorite Ride: giant defy advanced
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: sports basement
Similar Products Used: conti ultra gatorskin
Bike Setup: giant defy advanced stock
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Sergei
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 11, 2011
Weaknesses: wears extreme fastBottom Line: After only about 1K miles the top rubber layer begin to peel off, showing the inner layer. On about 2K miles the damage appears on the inner surface causing the tube to explode.
Disappointed.
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$70.00
Bike Setup: rear wheel
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MonsantoEvil
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: October 8, 2010
Strengths: seem to be glass-proof, stick well in wet corners, 25mm size rolls well.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: I bought these for training because the roads are so terrible around Brussels (and in Flanders -potholes, cement cracks, broken glass, not to mention cobbles), there are so many corners and it rains so often. I just wanted tires that were not going to go flat (in a race or riding glass-strewn bike paths while getting to races) or slide out in a corner.
I ended up using them all season and for 35+ races. Not a single flat, super reliable in the wet and the 25mm rolls awesome on everything. Whatever tiny amount of extra weight they carry is so worth it- I'd say they're the perfect race tire!
Favorite Ride: anywhere in cold, wet, windy Belgium
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: wiggle
Similar Products Used: Continental Security, SuperSonic, GP4000, Attack/Force combo
Bike Setup: Cervelo R3 with Ultegra
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John in Colo.
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 17, 2010
Strengths: Durable and long mileageWeaknesses: Harsh ride.Bottom Line: I'm Rating the 28c tire. It is wide, heavy, and harsh - but really durable and great for commuting. I use it with my cyclocross for road use. Mileage is about 5,000 mi. I only got 3,000 on the 25c.
Favorite Ride: Copper Triangle
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At: BikeTiresDirect
Similar Products Used: Conti GP 4000
Bike Setup: Redline Conquest Pro.
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spandaglis
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: July 2, 2010
Strengths: Reassuringly expensive.
Seem tough.Weaknesses: Terrible grip in wet compared to other high end tyres.
Heavy.Bottom Line: Terrible grip in the wet! Have slid out on wet roads going both up (under traction) and down hill, never had that problem with previous configurations. In the dry performs Ok, but not as well as fast as more race orientated tyres. Usually I'm using Pro Race 3, but some friends recommended Continental 4000 so thought I would give them a try. These were unavailable, bike shop said 4 seasons were similar.... I think they are not.
Favorite Ride: puertos ribagorzas
Price Paid:
$35.00
Similar Products Used: Michelin Pro Race 2
Michelin Pro Race 3
Bike Setup: Trek Madone 6.9
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