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AJ68
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 9, 2006
Strengths: Relatively comfortable, good grip and not too expensive.Weaknesses: More punctures than I would have hoped for. Weak sidewalls.Bottom Line: I averaged about 1 puncture per month with these tires on suburban and rural roads - thorns are particularly deadly. After 2000 miles the skinwall on my rear tire tore (I guess 2000 miles is pretty good service life?). I replaced it with the new black rubber sidewall model. The tires were good all around and pretty comfortable on the road (The comfort might be because I used 25s at 105 psi - the new 23 felt similar, though). One strange thing is that using a trainer leaves a permanent flat spot on the tread that feels weird on the road. I switched to Michelin Axial Carbons and have had no flats in 1000 miles, but they seem "harder" than the Contis.
Favorite Ride: Angeles Crest / Little Tujunga
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: Michelin Axial Carbons, Continental Giro and Sprinter (tubulars)
Bike Setup: Allez Elite + 105 + Shimano R550s
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Bass cleff
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 26, 2006
Strengths: Equal performance wet or dry. Corners well.Weaknesses: Boring feel. No connection to the road.Bottom Line: These are light and there's no problem with the sidewalls. They will get torn up if you ride on bad roads with debris. Rear tread loses its curve and flattens out after 1000 miles. Kevlar belts are hard to install the 1st time. I replaced one worn tire with a wire bead ultra 2000 and it went on easier.
Favorite Ride: West Houston
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At: Cyclone Cycles
Similar Products Used: Michelin axial Carbon
Bike Setup: Cannondale R300
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505Sailor
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 9, 2004
Strengths: Nice performance on smooth, clean roadsWeaknesses: Sidewall easily damaged, especially for a tire that claims excellent durability.Bottom Line: I bought these on the recommendation of a friend who uses them in DC. I purchased the 25mm tires for a bit more comfort, and because I'm 200lb. They performed well on the roads I normall ride (smooth pavement). Then I thook them on DC roads. Within a few miles I went through some rocks and debris, nicking one which caused a sidewall blowout! The rock somehow sliced the sidewall and punctured the tube. I patched the sidewall from the inside to get home, but the tire is basically shot. It sees that the threads on the sidewall primarily run in one direction making it easier to puncture.
Favorite Ride: Through Farm Roads
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Michelin
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dpvwia
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 22, 2004
Strengths: Light, fast, good traction.Weaknesses: Durability, price.Bottom Line: Decent traction in wet or dry, good rolling resistance and smooth ride. After about 1600 miles, though, the sidewalls started giving out and the tread definitely was about shot. I got a few more miles out of them by swapping front/rear - but then I had a sidewall blowout.
Favorite Ride: Cuyahoga Valley
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Vittoria
Bike Setup: Campy proton wheels.
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Scoutman
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 24, 2004
Strengths: Looks better than the 1000
Traction
Average amount of flatsWeaknesses: Price
DurabilityBottom Line: Durability is questionalbe on these tires. I got a cut clear through the tread within 300 miles, and the other one ripped the sidewall in 2 places. All over the tire, I can see the threads for the sidewall coming through - Cheap construction. I went with another brand for my new tires.
Favorite Ride: not hurting
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: Michelin
Panaracer
Bontrager
Bike Setup: GT ZR5000, Tiagra cranks, Koobi Seat
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