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Specialized Mondo S-WORKS Clincher Tires - Clincher

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MSRP : $50.00


Product Description

  • The Mondo road tire was carefully engineered to be the fastest race clincher in the world, with a unique dual density rubber compound, extremely low rolling resistance, puncture resistance, and extremely light weight. The slick tread incorporates motorcycle-inspired Dual Radius Tread design to minimize contact in straight lines, and its wider cantilever shoulder increases contact surface and traction while cornering.
  • Casing: 127 TPI
  • Compound Center: 70a
  • Compound Shoulder: 60a
  • Bead: Aramid
  • Flat Protection: Flak Jacket
  • DRT design for low rolling resistance and great cornering
  • PSI: 115-125


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    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Imprezsia a Recreational Rider

    Date Reviewed: August 31, 2009

    Strengths:    No flats for 3200+ miles
    Nice cornering on hairpins


    Weaknesses:    Rubber flakes off pretty easily when new
    Slip occasionally when wet going up hill

    Bottom Line:   
    I have a set of these tires on my S works Tarmac Sram Force. I ride mostly hills on back country roads and occasionally long flats to the shore in NJ. I usually put about 35-75 miles on per ride or the equivalent of 155 miles per week from Late Feb - Early Nov. I weigh approx 187 and normally use 120 psi.

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    Similar Products Used:   Specialized ALL CONDITION PRO II TIRE (wet)

    Bike Setup:   Sworks Tarmac Force / Dura-ace

    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by Fatboyon2wheels a Road Racer

    Date Reviewed: July 24, 2009

    Strengths:    Stylish stripes. Good traction in the corners.

    Weaknesses:    No longevity whatsoever. 30 days (chronologically) of life. Maybe 10 rides for a total of 500 miles.

    Bottom Line:   
    Holy Smokes, one month and the tread is gone. Half way around the tire I can see the cord through the tread. On the rest of the tire the remaining rubber is starting to scallop in the center of the tire. I thought these would be a good alternative the the conti 4000s but I'm going back to the black chilli's.

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    Price Paid:    $55.00

    Purchased At:   LBS

    Similar Products Used:   Kenda, Continental, Specialized, Vredstien, Hutchinson.

    Bike Setup:   Full Carbon, Dura-Ace, Aero Rims

    Overall Rating:2
    Value Rating:2
    Submitted by Malik Graves-Pryor a Road Racer

    Date Reviewed: May 24, 2009

    Strengths:    Nice smooth ride, good contact with the road, pretty fast

    Weaknesses:    rolling resistance is higher than other comparable, equally priced, brands. Has no protection against street debris. In complete agreement with "Scott Morrison" assessment

    Bottom Line:   
    These tires come default with the Specialized Tarmac Expert.

    After 3 flats in 3 weeks on these tires, I gave up the ghost and swapped them out for Maxxis Xenith Hors. These tires provided a nice smooth ride but couldn't take even the slightest bit of gravel, glass, or even small bits of metal.

    They are not designed for NYC streets in any way shape or form.

    Let me tell you, getting a flat on the top of the Manhattan Bridge is a serious pain in the arse.

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    Favorite Ride:   Specialized Tarmac Expert 2009

    Purchased At:   Sid's Bike Shop, NY

    Similar Products Used:   Vittoria Rubino Pro
    Maxxis Xenith Hors
    Specialized Armadillos

    Bike Setup:   Default Specialized Tarmac Expert 2009 + Maxxis Xenith Hors (replaced the Mondo S-Works tires)

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by jtl02140 a Recreational Rider

    Date Reviewed: November 17, 2008

    Strengths:    Durable and puncture resistant.

    Weaknesses:    Hard to put it on wheels

    Bottom Line:   
    I have had this pair of tires for about 5,000 miles over 4 yrs and I could only recall one flat. The flat was caused by a staple, which would have punctured any tire. I have been very impressed on how durable and puncture resistant these tires are. They seem to roll pretty fast and have good grips too. Only one problem, the tires are a little hard to put on.

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    Price Paid:    $55.00

    Purchased At:   LBS

    Similar Products Used:   None, there are my first road tires.

    Bike Setup:   Colnago Dram full metal frame with Shimano Ultegra 9-speed, CODA hubs and Sun rims

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by serottarider a Road Racer

    Date Reviewed: July 10, 2008

    Strengths:    Rarely a flat.

    Weaknesses:    A little expensive at retail.

    Bottom Line:   
    I have been riding these tired for a few years now after getting them with one of my Specialized bikes. One pair I rode an entire season without a flat (about 4000 miles) and the front was still in good shape. For reference I weigh around 163lbs. They aren't super fast but not bad. S-Works model corners very well (much better than the Mondo Pro). The newest version seemed to wear a little faster than in the past but I don't have hard data confirm that.

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    Bike Setup:   Specialized Roubaix Expert
    Seven Mudhoney


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