Maxxis Columbiere

Price Paid:  $45.00 at eBay

Summary:
Follow up to previous review. After approx. 400 miles, already showing signs of wear. Flat groove forming on the rear. Will probably switch front to rear to extend the life. A little disappointed. Even for a racey tire, should get more life out of them. I'm 6' 157lbs.

Price Paid:  $45.00 at eBay

Favorite Ride:
Wakefield - Boxford loop north of Boston

Bike Setup:
06 Allez Elite. Ultegra/Dura ace drivetrain. Easton Circuit wheels.

Summary:
These tires are underrated in context of this site. I've had terrific luck with these. I ride on some rough New England roads. I've never had a flat and i've never felt unconfident in the grip or durablity of these tires. Those riders who get rips and punctures and tears..what are you riding over? Scrap metal?? These tires are tough and surprisingly light. My pair way just over 200 grams per tire. That's well under the stated weight. The roll extremely fast. I usually inflate to 120+. The aren't the most elegant rolling at that pressure. Drop the PSI 10 and the ride transforms into a smooth and predictable feeling.

Strengths:
Very light. High PSI. Fast rolling. Durable.

Weaknesses:
None so far. Advertised as a racing tire, but they seem pretty versatile.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized Mondo Pro and All Condition Pro.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at tree fort

Favorite Ride:
any

Summary:
These came stock on the giant seek2 and I questioned the salesmen and he assured me they were great tires. I have had so many flats I lost count. They left me stranded in downtown Detroit after 3 flats in one day. I ended up with a large tear clear through in the rear. I replaced them with michelins the next day.

Strengths:
Roll very nicely when holding air

Weaknesses:
puncture at the mere sight of debris

Price Paid:  $0.00 at tree fort

Favorite Ride:
any

Summary:
These came stock on the giant seek2 and I questioned the guy at the bikestore and he assured me they were great tires. I have had so many flats I lost count. They left me stranded in downtown Detroit after 3 flats in one day. I ended up with a huge split clear through the rear. Totally unusable. Replaced them with michelins the next day.

Strengths:
roll very nicely when they hold air

Weaknesses:
get a flat just looking at debris

Price Paid:  $0.00 at came with bike

Favorite Ride:
any ride

Bike Setup:
primary road bike = stock Cannondale six 13

Summary:
Great tire - I put over 3000 miles on these tires, including many commute miles with road gravel, glass, etc. Never a flat. Rear tread slightly worn - time to replace.

Strengths:
light, grippy, 130psi, fast

Weaknesses:
hard to find a replacement

Similar Products Used:
continental, hutchinson, vittoria