Bike Setup: 2004 Giant TCR2, Neuvation aero wheels, full ultegra.
Summary: First of all I want to mention that I am pretty light weight (139 lbs) so that might have some bearing on my review. I took these tires out for the first time today. Purchased them used with 125 miles on them and took them out for a 32 mile road ride. They are smooth and fast. I didn't think I was going that fast but when I looked at my speedometer I was going way faster than I thought (>2 mph). I have tried many tires and these are nice but I will see how long they will last and whether or not I experience some of the problems other folks in the forum have experienced. I am hoping to get 2000 miles on them. For $27.00/pair that is not a bad deal. I have gone thru many different tires and these are up these as one of the fastest I have ridden.
Strengths: Smooth ride and fast. Easy to mount on my rim. Grips the road.
Weaknesses: None so far but hey do look like they will wear fast. But what do you expect for racing tires.
Similar Products Used: CST Ultraspeed, Michelin PRO's, Kenda Kaliente, Kenda Koncept Lite, Vittoria's, you name it as I may have tried them.
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Bike Setup: 2004 Klein QPro with full DuraAce double front 9 speed rear. Dura ace 175mm crank with 53/39 chainrings, dura ace brakes FSA carbon stem and handlebars carbon seatpost with Fizik Arione saddle, carbon fiber water cages,rides on Mavic CXP33 black wheels 28 frt,32 rear with dura Ace hubs and Ritchey Pro Peloton pedals
Summary: 1st off I'm 6'2" 225 -235 and a hammerhead..these tires roll extremely well corner like on rails and ride smooth for 125psi..I live in suburbs of a major city in NYS and ride country roads,major highways and residential streets and housing tracts..littered with glass,gravel and potholes. I have at least 1500 miles on them with 1 flat,,in the rain. I dont baby them at all. But I always keep the air pressure @ 125psi as recomended on the tire. I will replace with the same when need be
Strengths: low rolling resistance,light weight spin up easy,excellent grip in corners and stability at high speeds and great @ descending speeds..easy to mount
Weaknesses: none to speed of
Similar Products Used: Conti Grand Prix 3000 Michelin Axis Maxxis Xephyr
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Summary: These tires are grippy and have a great road feel, but they cut easier than any tire that I have ever owned. I got less than 1200 miles from these tires before I just didn't trust them anymore.
Strengths: grippy, good road feel, low rolling resistance
Weaknesses: cut very easily, flat prone
Similar Products Used: 2008 Cannondale Synapse 3, Ultegra group, Mavic Askium Race Wheels, Terry Fly Saddle, Shimano A520 Pedals
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Summary: Weight 225 - Clydesdale
Have been using these on my Tri/TT bike and have had no problems. I ride in both Portland and SoCal and have raced on great and bad roads and have had no problems to date. Hit a small deep pot hole at 25, no problem. Will keep an eye out for wear
Strengths: Grippy and smooth rolling - inexpensive
Weaknesses: None verified but concerned by reviews here.
Similar Products Used: Vredestein fortezza SE, Conti's, Forte' kevler(flat at 40!)
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