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Tim Mulligan
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: November 23, 2011
Strengths: They lasted one month ( <700 miles).Weaknesses: They failed in less than one month.Bottom Line: I loved the bike (Giant Seek1) so much that when it was stolen I immediately went and purchased another. First thing I did was replace the tires. On my first bike (that was stolen) the tires were good for about a month and then they started flatting on a regular basis. One had a cord pop and produced a lateral bump in the tire. At that point I replaced both. A friend with a Seek 2 had a similar experience with the same stock tires.
Favorite Ride: Commute to work
Purchased At: Stock with Giant See
Similar Products Used: Armadillo
Bike Setup: Giant Seek 1 - Commuter Bike
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obli.que
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: July 7, 2011
Weaknesses: Flats galore!Bottom Line: These tires came on my Giant Seek 2 which I got last fall. Enjoyed the sleek thread pattern which even seemed to work fine in the rain. Did approximately 700 km on them last year and had no problems.
This year I am at a bit more than 1000 km (total) and I have already already had five flats on them. I scoured the interior and found fine metal splinters which I think may have been from the tire itself. The treads are fine, and the bike was stored inside for the winter. Has not been too hot this year. The other reviews here have confirmed that I just need to get new tires.
Bike Setup: Giant Seek 2
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par125
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 22, 2011
Weaknesses: flat resistanceBottom Line: I have the 700 x 32. I loved them at first fast, light and grippy, however I have had a flat 5 out of my last 6 rides. I am taking these off my bike and never riding them again.
Purchased At: C
Bike Setup: cyclocross bike
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Simon
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: November 9, 2010
Strengths: Fast, grippy, handle well in the wet, easy to change (the one time I had to)Weaknesses: None so far and I have been riding them for 14 monthsBottom Line: I am very surprised to read the so many other reviewers have had issues with this tyre; I think they are great. From memory I have had one puncture and I ride 75km a day via major trucking routes in the Western suburbs of Melbourne where the roads are strewn with broken glass, bolts, metal shards... you name it. I also ride a single speed commuter that is fitted with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres (the toughest I have come across) and have had more flats on those than I have on the Maxxis ones. I think with flats it quite often comes down to luck, my commute is living proofs of that. Anyway, back to the tyres, I am more of a MTB XC rider but do commute almost every day and often do long road rides on weekends. The Columbieres came standard on my Cannondale Six, I asked the sales person at the time of purchase about them and he said they were a competent tyre and to ride them till they wore out before replacing them, I am sure glad I took his advice. I believe the Columbiere to be a fast tyre with great grip and good cornering abilities. Keep up pumped over 100psi at all times and you'll enjoy these tyres for many km of riding, just as I have.
Favorite Ride: Cannondale Six
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$3000.00
Purchased At: BSC Bikes - Elizabet
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Cannondale Six with 105 and Ultegra gear
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BenH
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: January 13, 2010
Strengths: Easy to mount/unmount which you need of course to fix all the flats.Weaknesses: Terrible puncture resistance.Bottom Line: Flats flats flats
I'm around 160 lbs. I rarely flat but I do commute in Seattle on these and of course the roads are wet and have plenty of grit. These tires seem to attract punctures like no others I've tried.
Other than that they're great ... but
Purchased At: Stock on Giant Seek
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