IRC Paperlite Plus Clincher Tires - Clincher

Average Rating: 3.89/5
MSRP: $ 25.00
# of Reviews: 9

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Slick tread with rain grooves. For racing, time trials and fast training.

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Submitted by mhchin a Recreational Rider from Madison, NJ, USA

Date Reviewed: March 3, 2003

Strengths:    Light weight as the name implies (155 g - 650c size). Sticks well to the road. Low rolling resistance. Great value for the money

Weaknesses:    No Kevlar belt or other puncture protection.

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I have put about 500 miles on the IRC Paperlite Plus tires w/ the Kevlar bead (650c x 20) using my Cannondale BadBoy. So far, so good - no blowouts or punctures (knock on wood). I love these tires for the price, weight, and performance. Supple yet responsive.

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Favorite Ride:   Great Swamp

Price Paid:    $20.00

Purchased At:   eBay

Similar Products Used:   Michelin Axial Pro

Bike Setup:   2001 Cannondale BadBoy with the following changes: Velocity Aerohead wheels; Shimano Ultegra hubs; Shimano Dura-Ace cassette (12-27); Thompson Elite stem; RockShox suspension seat post; Selle Italia Max Flite Trans Am saddle.

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Submitted by mickmanchester a Recreational Rider from melbourne

Date Reviewed: August 1, 2002

Strengths:    light, comfortable.

Weaknesses:    none yet

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have done 800K on these and no flats so far. light and reasonably fast. comfortable ride compared to other cheap tyres. I would buy them again.

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Favorite Ride:   any clean shoulder

Price Paid:    $20.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   cheaper contis

Bike Setup:   14YO custom reynolds 653 frame, Ultegra/Superbe Pro.

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Submitted by schacht99 a Commuter from Ottawa

Date Reviewed: March 5, 2002

Strengths:    Ultra low weight (155 gm) & price. Reasonable durability with 180 lb rider. Accepts gross overinflation (150 psi).

Weaknesses:    Very hard to mount on a Dura Ace rim.

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The 650X20's ultra low weight & high pressure=amazing speed & acceleration (2nd in class @ club time trial). Over 2000 miles on rear tire before the first puncture. With 50% of its cord showing, it still held 150 psi. Front tire still has 100% rubber.

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Favorite Ride:   my 15 mile morning commute

Price Paid:    $17.00

Purchased At:   Endurosport mail ord

Similar Products Used:   Michelin, Continental, etc.

Bike Setup:   Cervelo P2K with Syntace profile bars, mostly Ultegra components, Speedplay Ti pedals & Dura Ace whe

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Submitted by steve a Triathlete from Hertford, UK

Date Reviewed: August 3, 2001

Strengths:    Light, low rolling resistance, cheap.

Weaknesses:    Extremely fragile

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I got these as standard on the bike. After 500 miles, the rear tyre wall split and caused a fast flat whilst travelling downhill at around 35mph. Pretty hairy. I weigh in at 155lbs.

I would say this is a cheap, light option as a race day only tyre. Low rolling resistance due to almost slick treads, but fragile.

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Similar Products Used: Vredestein Fortezza

Bike Setup: Giant Al, 105.

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Submitted by CW a Recreational Rider from Northern IA USA

Date Reviewed: July 9, 2001

Strengths:    light,durable

Weaknesses:    none

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I have 1500 miles on them and flatted only once,they have taken a good beating on some unforgiving roads.