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txlonewolf
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 9, 2011
Strengths: Soft, comfortable ride. This really complements Specialized's carbon fiber Roubaix frame.
Colors match the Gerolsteiner color scheme.Weaknesses: VERY prone to flats!Bottom Line: These tires came stock on my '07 Roubiax Elite. They give a notably softer ride than some other tires I've tried.
However, like others here, I've found them to be flat-prone. For a long time I thought I was just unlucky with flats, till I replaced one with a Continental Gatorskin. No flats on that tire in over a year, vs. 1-4 flats per year on the Roubaix Pro tires. After reading the other reviews here, I now think my flats are a result of these tires, not just luck. (I ride 1,500 - 3,000 miles a year.)
This is a shame, as I like the way the tire rides, feels and looks (the blue sidewalls match my bike's color scheme perfectly.)
Overall I'd say select another tire...
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Continental Gatorskin. Much firmer ride but great flat-resistance.
Bike Setup: '07 Specialized Roubaix Elite triple.
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theov
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 14, 2011
Strengths: None. In my experience the Specialized Pro is dangerous and could cause a nasty accident.Weaknesses: The tyres blow out.Bottom Line: Bought a new Roubaix Comp in July 2009 and within a month had one of the tyres blow out which was repalced by the dealer. Last weekend after having done approx 900km the second tyre blew out but this time the dealer would not reaplce the tyre. In 25 years of road racing and fitness cycling I had never had a tyre blow out before. So back to the Continentals for me. Specialized - great bikes - bad tyres.
Favorite Ride: Beach Rd Melbourne
Purchased At: Hmapton Cycles
Similar Products Used: Range of Continental tyres without any problems.
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indoinmate
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 12, 2010
Strengths: None - catastrophic failure cancels all good traitsWeaknesses: Major failure at 500miles.Bottom Line: Tires came with my 2009 Roubaix Expert. They ride/corner well and until recently I would have given them a good rating. That is, prior to my blow-out that was related to tire design or defect, not debris. There was a 1cm tear thru the cords and, upon inspection, at least one other spot separating 40cm away. It looked like the casing was peeling off. For safety they get a -1. Thank God I was in slow steep climb at the time.
Favorite Ride: Denver perimeter rides
Purchased At: came with 2009 Rouba
Similar Products Used: Continental 4000s - Jury is out but it seems very good
Bike Setup: Roubaix Expert 61cm frame. I am 6'3" and 220. Setup is largely stock.
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Andrew
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 8, 2010
Strengths: Easy to change (you will get plenty of practice)Weaknesses: Punctures magnetsBottom Line: Puncture Magnets
Got these as standard with a Roubaix Expert.
On wet roads I managed 3 flats in three weeks on routes where I average 1 flat every 6-12 months. All three flats caused by gravel - previously only glass caused issues.
The tyres seem to be good at collecting road debris.
Favorite Ride: The Dandenongs
Similar Products Used: Continental Gatorskins
Vittoria Rubine Pro
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Jean-Philippe
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 4, 2010
Strengths: Not to far from perfectionWeaknesses: NOT AT ALLBottom Line: 1460 Km on it and no flat at all. I realy don't understand all those bad things said about this crazy slick. For me its perfect and undestructible. I ride hard and on any surface,through the city ... believe me this tire rock ! I paid 49 canadian $ for it.
Favorite Ride: Marinoni Squadra
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Used
Similar Products Used: specialized all condition, Cadence tire pulsion, Continental, Vittoria
Bike Setup: Marinoni road bike, Columbus steel frame, All campy Veloce, Rolling on Mavic Cosmic Elite.
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