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arai_speed
a Date Reviewed: March 2, 2012
Strengths: Grip, smooth.Weaknesses: No puncture protection at all.Bottom Line: This tires came with set of new wheels I purchased. After 150 miles I got my first flat tire. As others have mention, the tires are very soft which is good for grip but really bad for picking up crap from the road. The tires don't inspire confidence at all when so be sure to have a spair tube with you at all times. On perfectly clean roads the tires perform as race tires should, grippy, good rotation and smooth.
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chuck
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: August 31, 2011
Strengths: Performance was good.Weaknesses: durability lackedBottom Line: Bought these tires as a cheaper alternative to the 4000's. Had no problems with wet/dry/cornering/etc. However, at about 200 miles the tire was squared off...this is a bad thing. I air up before every ride to 110 PSI and weigh 180lbs. At about 600 miles, the purple low tread indicator began to show through all around the riding surface of the tire. I ride on good enough roads and dont lock up the brakes. I honestly expected more mileage, as the front tire is fine. Maybe I should have rotated every 150 miles. On the bright side I never had a flat, fishtail, or any negative result. I am 30 years old and can hang with most ppl here in south FL.
Favorite Ride: South Florida is all the same
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$40.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: specialized transition
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depitt6
a CommuterDate Reviewed: June 20, 2011
Strengths: Long lasting, smooth ride, flat resistantWeaknesses: None for a commuting tireBottom Line: Came on my new bike. Have put >5,000 miles on the original set. Tires ride smooth which is good for Northern Michigan where roads are so bad. Maybe not the fastest rolling, but they last. Ride 18 miles round trip to work almost every day (depending on weather) including winter; only 1 flat. Agree with other reviewers to keep the pressure high and that the tires do pick up stones.
Favorite Ride: Any that get's me away from work
Purchased At: OE on new bike
Similar Products Used: Hutchinson Fusion
Bike Setup: Kona zing Delux with 105/Mavic
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Bob M
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 13, 2011
Strengths: It has a soft ride. Great for the horrible roads this spring in New Jersey. As good as riding on a 25.Weaknesses: The rubber compound is a bit soft and can hold on to pebbles or glass. I haven't had any flats, so I can't really complain.Bottom Line: I like this tire for recreational use. At 220 grams for the folding tire it's not too heavy. The recommended pressure is 110 psi. USE THIS PRESSURE. I put slightly over 120 psi in the tire and the bead started to rise. I let the air out and reseated the tire and all was well.
The tire feels confident in all the conditions I've come across.
Favorite Ride: 60 mile group ride
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: on line
Similar Products Used: Bontragger dual compound. Standard equipment on my Trek. The Continental gives a better ride.
Bike Setup: Trek 2.1. Triple. Bontragger wheels.
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klmmicro
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 9, 2011
Strengths: Lightweight and fairly resistant to punctures. Sticky compound that inspires confidence in high speed curves, provided higher pressures are applied to the tires.Weaknesses: Rough ride when pumped up to max pressure. Feel sluggish when inflated below 100 psi and very loose at 90 psi. These tires require high pressure.Bottom Line: I bought these tires in yellow to mount on a blue framed Trek. I thought it would be a nice color scheme and I am partial to Continental tires anyways. It was a choice between the Ultra Sport and Ultra Race. Wound up with the Race…no regrets! These tires have held up well over the last 3000 miles with only 3 flats.
All three flats were caused by goat-heads and I am yet to find a tire that will defend against those. They are the most evil weed growing along our bike paths in SoCal!
I went through two sets of these over almost 6000 miles. The first set lasted right on 3000 and I retired my old Trek with the second set still in ride-able condition.
Favorite Ride: North County coastal
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Online outlet
Similar Products Used: Continental Ultra Sport, Vittoria Zaffiro and Rubino.
Bike Setup: Trek 1400 Aluminum with Matrix/105 handspun wheels.
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