Specialized Roubaix S-WORKS Open Tubular Tires - Clincher

Average Rating: 4/5
MSRP: $ 65.00
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The Roubaix tires are the perfect match for the rider who wants the ultimate in performance without the harsh ride. Comfortable large volume 25c casing, merged with fast-rolling 23c Dual Radius Tread (DRT) ensure a supple ride that rolls fast and corners extremely well, all in one tire.

Open tubular design (clincher with tubular construction)

Casing: 25c 290 TPI Gossamer Spun Casing

700 x 23c dual compound tread

Dual Radius Tread design for low rolling resistance and great cornering

Compound Center: 70a

Compound Shoulder: 60a

Bead: Kevlar

PSI: 115-135

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Submitted by David Hysom a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: October 24, 2008

Strengths:    Comfortable, nice performance

Weaknesses:    Apparent inconsistency in quality

Bottom Line:

These tires came standard on my Specialized Roubaix. I liked them a lot, and they seemed durable (I ride maybe 100-150 miles
per week), and I had no complaints. Months later (> a year, I think), I had my bike into the shop, and the suggested I needed a new rear tire. So I replaced with the same. Though I don't have good stats, the replacement -- supposedly the same as the original -- wore out *very* quickly, in a matter of months. Two weeks ago I was on a supported 100 mile+ ride, when I started feeling a bump-bump-bump in my rear wheel. Pulled over, saw a big bump in the tire, and the casing showing on maybe 1/2 of the tire. Yikes!

Don't know if I just happened to get one that slipped through quality control, or if the manufacture has changed since I bought the bike.

BTW, I'm 140 pounds, so tend to not wear out almost anything mechanical very fast.

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Favorite Ride: Anywhere ... with hills

Purchased At: Livermore Cyclery

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Submitted by tarheelfanbc a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: February 7, 2008

Strengths:    Durability, ride comfort, traction

Weaknesses:    none

Bottom Line:

Great tire, I used it for racing this year after using Contis and Vittorias in the past. It's easily as supple as the Vittoria and sticks to the road like glue. I didn't have any flats on them the entire year racing in crits and road races sometimes with undesirable road surfaces. Based on experience they seem to be more durable than the Vittorias, mine lasted longer than a comparable Vittoria Corsa CX

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Price Paid:    $62.00

Purchased At:   Bike Shop in Madison

Similar Products Used:   Vittoria Corsa CX, Conti GP4000

Bike Setup:   Cannondale CAAD8 with Campy Carbon Record

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