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PaulW
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 11, 2012
Strengths: Lightweight
Low rolling resistance
Soft ridingWeaknesses: Expensive.
Very hard to fit onto my Fulcrum Racing 3 rims. This may be the fault of the 'two way fit' rim. I had to use soap and levers to get the last 7 inches of bead over the rim.Bottom Line: I bought these as a 'faster' replacement for the Hutchinson Fusion tubeless. We have rough chipseal roads in this area and I ran the Fusions at 85 psi.
To my surprise the Vittoria CX Evo feel just as compliant at 100 psi.
Favorite Ride: Metaphysic
Purchased At: Metabikes
Similar Products Used: Michelin Pro 3
Conti 4000
Bike Setup: Compact Shimano 104 groupo/gearset 33/52 into 12/27. FSA carbon cranks, ceramic BB. Shimano bar end shifters, FELT TT levers.
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gpl
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 25, 2011
Strengths: Amazing feeling on the roadWeaknesses: cut to easilyBottom Line: Used these for 2 weeks, expected a lot from the open corsa with the hype of my LBS. After 150miles, both tires were badly cut, got a blowout as a result with the rear tire. I was aware these tires might be a bit fragile, never thought doing so little mileage...Didn't overblew them (125psi) as I ride on average roads. For nearly 100CAD, I'll never go back with it.
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$90.00
Similar Products Used: Bontrager R3, gatorskins
Bike Setup: Trek Madonne 5.5, Bontrager Race Lite wheels
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FrenchNago
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 5, 2011
Strengths: Ultra fast, ultra smooth......Weaknesses: None so far, maybe a bit heavier that ultremo's or corsa evo cx slick (couldn't get them at LBS)Bottom Line: Changed from Ultremo r.1 (fantastic tires) that were all shot up to these...........love the the way they eliminate road chatter etc at 115psi (8bar for EUROS like me)great grip, great acceleration, smooth handling, slightly sketchy in very hard corners.
all my tires are at 8 bars and run with ultra light latex tubes.
No flats contrarily to other reviews (maybe they corrected that)
Favorite Ride: Le var
Price Paid:
$42.00
Purchased At: La Gazelle
Similar Products Used: Hutchinson atoms (piece of crap) Ultremo R.1 (great tire but fragile.)
Bike Setup: Colnago C50, Record 10S, custom wheels (Open pro, record, sapim)
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blutown
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 29, 2011
Strengths: Awesome ride qualityWeaknesses: Short-lived, expensiveBottom Line: I consider tires and saddles to be the two most important parts on a bike so I am picky about both. I've tried lots of tires in 20+ years and a few years ago decided to try the Corsa CX EVO after hearing all the hype. All I can say is that this is the silkiest, fastest and most comfortable road tire I've ever ridden. They will transform the feel of any bike. I even rode them for a time with latex tubes which took them to the next level.
That all being said, they can be prone to cuts and flats especially on bad roads. The roads and paved trails near me are mostly smooth and clean but the tire has proven to be a bit delicate even in these conditions. They are also expensive at $70 per tire so replacing them with regularity gets pricey. We're talking about a lightweight race tire so it's important to understand the tradeoffs.
After my last casing puncture on the rear tire I've decided to try the Vittoria Diamante Pro (I guess I'm hooked on Vittoria). I just can't justify $70 per tire especially since my racing days are over (for now). On the front I will stay with Corsa CX since I'm getting long life out of it with few problems. I need something a bit less high maintenance and less expensive on the rear. I've read that the Diamante has its issues like any race tire but I won't feel so bad replacing it at $55.
Favorite Ride: Any place without cars
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Conti GP 3000, Conti Force/Attach, Specialized Turbo Team
Bike Setup: Litespeed Ultimate
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Kevin
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 25, 2011
Strengths: Cornering, weight, rolling resistance
Weaknesses: Very short life spanBottom Line: This evening i was on a course with a steep hill with about 10-miles left in the race. As a good climber and decent time-trialist, this is the kind of course where I usually end on the podium. In fact, I have won this race (in a different category) in the past. I led the charge up the hill and ended up in a breakaway group with 5-other guys. Several miles after the hill (maybe 5-miles left), I got dropped from the breakaway group. I rode out the rest of the race trying to figure out what had happened and why I had blown up so badly that I got dropped from the group, and I was still even having a hard time hanging with the pack. What was wrong with me? Had I over trained? Was I sick? After I crossed the finish line, I figured it out: the tire had a slow leak and was down to about 25 PSI as opposed to the 125 I had in it when the race began. Two weeks earlier, I flatted out on a similar course that I was feeling very hopeful I could win. In addition to this, I also had a flat during a club ride the previous week. I know it isn’t unusual for tires that are nearing the end of their life-spans to get more flats, but I had only had these tires on for 1000-miles or so when I got the first flat, and from that point on, felt as if every time I got on the bike I had about a 50/50 chance of a flat. Now, with two races ruined and still less than 1500 miles on the tires, I’m done with them. I’m going to finish out the season on the Gatorskins I used as my winter tire. I’ll take a few hundred grams and some rolling resistance if it means not having every race that I have a fighting chance of winning ruined by flat tires. In terms of traction, rolling resistance and weight, these really were great tires, but the lifespan is just too short.
Similar Products Used: Continental Gatorskin, Kenda Calente
Bike Setup: 2006 Giant TCR with Williams s-30 wheels
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