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Reviewed by:
michael(Unregistered User)
Review Date
August 21, 2009 Overall Rating
 1 of 5
Value Rating
 1 of 5
Used product for
3 months
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Price Paid:
$3400.00
at prahan cycles melbou Favorite Ride:
national park Bike Setup:
cr1 pro full ultegra groupo Summary:
these are the worst tires I have ever had the misfortune to ride on within 3 weeks I had a blowout in the sidewall without any trauma to the tire . Admittedly the roads I ride on are a bit average but the tire should have performed better than it did . I also had 3 punctures in 3 weeks too while my fellow riders laughed . Strengths:
none that I can see Weaknesses:
very poor quality and susceptible to blowouts and punctures and don't even roll very well . Similar Products Used:
vittoria rubino , continental 
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Reviewed by:
silversx80(Unregistered User)
Review Date
July 22, 2009 Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month
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Price Paid:
$0.00
at LBS Favorite Ride:
Anything Bike Setup:
2009 Scott Addict R3 - Conti GP4000 (black chile) tires - Look Keo - Mavic Ksyrium Elites - Shimano Ultegra SL compact Summary:
I had just purchased a 2009 Scott Addict R3 and these tires came with. I had planned on replacing them as I left the bike shop, but decided to try and give them a chance. I only put about 50 miles on the rubber until I couldn't take it any more. They are slow, with no extra grip benefit and I replaced them with some Continental GP 4000's (black chile). Night and day. My average speed is up by ~1 mph.
I will hand it to them that they ride smooth, quiet, absorb shock well and do handle decently. I didn't have the chance to test the durability or puncture resistance as there aren't that many hazards where I live.
It is quite unfortunate that these tires came on a ~$4000 (retail), full-carbon bike. When you're spending that much money, the tires should be on par with the quality of the bike.
I won't subtract points from them, I was just expecting more from the stock tires on a $4000 bike. It seems they'd be fine as a commuter because of the comfort, noise and the lack of high-speed need. Strengths:
Handle well, absorb shock well, quiet. Weaknesses:
SLOW - felt like pedaling through sand compared to my GP4000 Contis Similar Products Used:
Conti GP4000, Conti Ultra Gatorskin, Michelin Krylon Carbon, Michelin Pro3, Maxxis Re-Fuse, Bontrager Race Lite and Race X Lite
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Reviewed by:
mmw(Unregistered User)
Review Date
December 28, 2008 Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
3 months
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Price Paid:
$10.00
at ChainLove.com Bike Setup:
Fuji Roubaix with Shimano 105/Ultegra Summary:
I bought this tire for winter weather riding outdoors and trainer use due to the low price and claimed puncture resistance. Over several hundred miles those claims have stood up and despite the very low thread count, the tire is not like riding on rocks. Two interesting 'drawbacks' compared to my usual Vittoria Rubino Pros - the tire seems very slow rolling. So much so that on the first couple of rides I kept checking for brake rub or other factors slowing me down. The other is, I suspect because of the pronounced teardrop profile, while the tire corners well, it also seems more prone to rear tire skidding. Now, I also changed brake pads when I replaced my tires this fall so that could have an effect as well, but I definitely have to be more aware of my rear tire braking pressure. Strengths:
Great value at the price I was able to purchase them. Good winter/trainer tire. Weaknesses:
Rolling resistance, prone to skid. Similar Products Used:
Vittoria Rubino Pro
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