Veloflex Master Open

Price Paid:  $30.00 at bicyclinghub.com

Favorite Ride:
Mt Hood - Lola Pass Loop

Bike Setup:
Cross bike gone roadie for the season.

Summary:
Measured at 21mm actual width despite 20c designation.

Weight is 176g and 190g for the pair, up from the 170g claimed weight.

Strengths:
Ride is like a tubular tire. Low perceived rolling resistance. Despite coming in at above the claimed weight, these are still the lightest clinchers I've ever ridden.

Weaknesses:
Tools cannot be used in installation (manual states that it must be install by hand.) The bead is a bit of a chore to mount initially.

Similar Products Used:
Pro Race 2, Vresdestein Fortezza, Hutchinson Top Speed, Vittoria Diamonte, tubulars.

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Hi TECH BIKES SAN DI

Bike Setup:
Record 10 speed

Summary:
These are flat out the best clinchers I have ever ridden. I have tried almost every tire out there. I only use these on my race wheels because at 170 grams I don't think they would last as a training tire. Supple, responsive, fast.

Strengths:
I like the ride almost as well as my tubulars. Great feel, fast, light.

Weaknesses:
Probably the longevity of the tire. Not intended for training. I'll only use them for races.

Similar Products Used:
Vittoria Open Pro, CX, EVO, etc.. Continental 3000, Veloflex Pave, Michelin Pro Race.

Price Paid:  $42.00 at World Class Cycles

Favorite Ride:
When the road goes up

Bike Setup:
Titanium, full Dura Ace, Velomax wheels, SLR saddle, carbon fork & handlebar

Summary:
Ads touted these tires @20mm wide, they're more like 22-23 I like really
narrow tires. Pump them up about 5 lb. more than Contis, they'll still give
a comfortable ride; though not as comfy as Michelin Pro Race, or Axial
Pro. They just don't inspire the confidence I felt with Michelins.

Strengths:
Seem to be holding up well. Three flats in 12 months, no damage to casings.

Weaknesses:
Don't inspire the confidence that Michelin Pro Race does in the corners.

Similar Products Used:
Name it: Clement and Conti tubulars; all manner of tires from
Specialized (hate 'em), Conti, IRC, Michelin, Vittoria, cheap tires.
Heck, just about everything out there.