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hkwan
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 12, 2004
Strengths: Smooth ride, confident gripWeaknesses: I read from other reviews they puncture easily. Stay tuned for further info...Bottom Line: Just bought the Hutchinson Gold Elite Carbons. Put 40 miles on them last night and today. So far, excellent tires; smooth roll, confident cornering. No visible nicks after gravelly and glass strewn route across Dumbarton bridge and through EPA. I weigh 156 lbs.
Favorite Ride: Don't have one
Purchased At: Haven't Bought it Cy
Similar Products Used: Old Conti's: Don't remember which model, but they were my favorite overall tires.
Old Michelins: Don't remember model but nothing gripped like Michelins. Nothing wore faster either. Sidewalls don't last more than a few hundred miles.
Bike Setup: 700x23C on Mavic Open Pro SUP's. 14 g 32 spoke wheels.
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PBR322
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 28, 2003
Strengths: Very grippy in both the dry and the wet. Very low rolling resistance.
Tyre very easy to remove from the wheel(see weaknesses).Weaknesses: Very puncture prone and I mean VERY.Bottom Line: This is a high performance tyre which has inspiring grip, however this is compromised by the fragility. A 'Sunday Best' tyre where have to you know the quality of road before you set off.
Favorite Ride: Yorkshire Dales
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soulsurfer104
a Recreational Rider
from long beach, ca, usaDate Reviewed: October 23, 2003
Strengths: rolling resistance, price, kinda look coolWeaknesses: PUNCTURE RESISTANCE, cornering, MADE IN FRANCE!Bottom Line: i wrote a review earlier in which i praised these tires. please disregard it. these are the worst tires on the face of this earth. for the first few weeks, sure they were great, but then after only maybe 2-300 miles of riding, they were covered with knicks and cuts. also, they are very prone to flats. i have gotten a flat on every one of the last three rides i have been on, not counting my most recent ride, in which my rear tire just blew off the rim while i was descending at 30mph. luckily, i didn't eat it. im fed up with these p.o.s. tires and am going to switch to GP3000s as soon as i have the money. i have no idea how they can use these tires in the tour, and how lance didnt flat out after he rode across that pasture on these cheap tires. please do yourself a favor and do not purchase these tires. all in all, THEY SUCK.
Favorite Ride: pacific coast highway, between long beach and dana point
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$25.00
Purchased At: supergo
Similar Products Used: nada
Bike Setup: giant OCR, upgraded to ultegra and a shimano-540 wheelset, eggbeater pedals
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Jess
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 11, 2003
Strengths: Zero rolling resistance, lightweight, cornering, colors, priceWeaknesses: quick wear, punctures easyBottom Line: Great racing tire with lots of grip. Felt very steady on hard turns, so much so I did not even think twice about leaning hard into the real sharp turns. Very light and they come in great colors. I had the postal version on the bike when I got it and then got the gold version when they wore out. The bad news, they wear very fast and just about anything will flat them. Race tire only.
Favorite Ride: Lunch sprint ride with the East Side Wheelmen
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$44.00
Purchased At: Supergo.com
Similar Products Used: Carbon Comp, Vittoria tech pro, ultra 2000
Bike Setup: Paketa on Dura Ace and FRM, Deep V Velocity Rims.
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GaBike
a Road Racer
from Ringgold, GADate Reviewed: August 8, 2003
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: Tires still brand new when they cut, when I removed the tire and inspected the interior, it looks like the rubber was breaking down. Lots of rubber crumbs.Bottom Line: Recieved tires as a gift. front tire lasted 250 miles, rear tire lasted 400 miles. Both had nasty gashes.
Favorite Ride: North Georgia
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Nashbar or Supergo
Similar Products Used: Many types, too many to remember or list.
Bike Setup: Giant OCR1
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