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OllieDate Reviewed: April 16, 2013
Strengths: cheap, good grip in the dry.Weaknesses: Extremely short life span, punctures, relatively slow to spin up.Bottom Line: I would avoid these tires at all costs. They are very fast wearing and slow, not to mention puncture prone. Stick to Vittoria Rubino Pros for a training tyre!
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Stephen Tsai
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: November 25, 2012
Strengths: Low cost, looks like a race tyre, comfortable, looks durable.Weaknesses: High rolling resistance, somewhat heavy & easily goes flats.Bottom Line: Bought a pair new with my new wheelset for a trial. I always maintain 7 bar pressure before any rides.
On faster cycling efforts, I can feel the rolling resistance's dragging behinds. The tyres just dont rolls & accelerate fast enough. Feels like a stone heavy.
I got two flats on my short rides & starts to avoid using it outdoor now.
The tyres is now for my indoor rollers usage where i arent worried of speeds & punctures.
I think it good for general communting bike only. Wont call it an outdoor training tyre unless you like to discourage yourself using it. I have two pairs of con. Gp4000s, that are real good racing tyres & training tyre. I guess money pays.
Favorite Ride: Fac matang
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Prof-bike shop kuchi
Similar Products Used: Continental gp4000s, Victoria, kena pro,
Bike Setup: On my fulcrum racing 3 spare wheelset. My main bikes are on gp4000s
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A T
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 22, 2012
Strengths: Inexpensive, look nice, good grip, soft rubberWeaknesses: Punctures easily. Probably no more than 500 mile life on avg.Bottom Line: The non-folding version of these came stock on my Motobecane RECORD. I got about 300 miles on them without issue before I switched to Mich Krylions (which I love -- see that review). After the summer riding season and about 1500 miles on the Krylions I switched back to these to get me thru winter training rides and preserve my Krylions for next summer. I pumped them up to 100 PSI. Within 50 miles the back tire developed a bulge and started splitting, so it was shot. I thought it was a one-off occurrence, so I ordered the folding version from amazon for $26 delivered to replace it. Unfortunately it got a puncture within 75 miles that begin to widen when I pumped it up all the way. Amazon was good enough to take it back and refund my money. I have put what was the front on the rear now, and am using my spare (Vittoria) on the front. I've gotten about 200 miles on this combination with the Conti Ultrasport on the back, so probably 600+ miles on it all told. It is showing wear and a growing number of tiny holes, but so far it is holding up. I can't imagine it will last too much longer, though. When it does fail it will be the last of my Conti Ultrasports, I'll not buy any more.
Recommendation: Much better to spend 50% more and get a tire that will last 3X as long and with far fewer punctures.Continental makes some good tires. This is not one of them.
Favorite Ride: Flat and warm
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: BikeIsland.COM
Bike Setup: Motobecane RECORD
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MattDate Reviewed: August 19, 2012
Strengths: they do grip fairly well, even in the rain (surprisingly)
pretty lightWeaknesses: flats, flats, and more flats
you get what you pay for.Bottom Line: the previous owner of my bike put these tires on before he sold it to me. they were brand new, i have put exactly 282 miles on them in the month ive had the bike and had 2 flats so far. running the 700x28's at 85 psi.
these tires are crying whenever im on anything that isnt a freshly paved road.
in other words, they have no balls.
i cant take my bike out without worrying if im going to get another flat. i got my first flat at 180 miles so im overdue for my third now...
the ride of these tires is fair. theyre quiet, stick well, and actually arent too bad in the rain.
other that theyre crap. seriously just spend a little extra money and get a higher quality tire, this is not worth your 20 bucks. for an EXTRA 20 bucks you can get a tire that will last way longer, literally 5 or 10 times longer.
im getting rid of them and getting schwalbe marathon plus tires; for an extra 20 bucks and a little more weight those will probably last me 3000-5000 miles (seriously, read their reviews), not 300 like the ultrasports.
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JakeDate Reviewed: June 27, 2012
Strengths: Free with bikeWeaknesses: Constant flatsBottom Line: Even coming free with the bike these were ripoffs. I've had 4 flats with this tire so far. I've tried different tubes, I brought it into my LBS and they worked with it and still I've had flats. Already been punctured once. I ride in the city but not over anything like dirt roads. I'm honna toss these and get some new ones. Definitely don't recommend.
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