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shrap
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 3, 2004
Strengths: Feel Excellent on the RoadWeaknesses: Ludicrously Oversized
Expensive (usually)Bottom Line: I got these tires at a blowout sale. They might be returns, so read the following with care.
These tires feel great on the road. It's difficult to quantify, but the bike feels noticably "stickier" and turning is more confidence inspiring.
However, something is seriously wrong with the diameter of the tires. They only fit onto one rim, that all other tires have a very difficult time mounting (Velocity Deep V). They fit vaguely loosely on this rim.
On *all* other rims that I use (Mavic Open Pro, MA2, CXP11), these tires do not fit at all. Mounting the tire and tube, and then pumping up the tube will immediately lead to a blowout. The tires are just too big diameter-wise to mount safely.
If I were to buy these tires again (but I wouldn't, they cost too much)I would only buy them from a shop with a good return policy.
Price Paid:
$22.00
Similar Products Used: Michelin Axial Pro
Michelin Axial Carbon
Continental Ultra 2000
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suedehed
a Road Racer
from Toronto, OntarioDate Reviewed: March 19, 2003
Strengths: Cornering, durability, looks, NEW BLACK SIDEWALL, long-distance comfortWeaknesses: None thus farBottom Line: This review is for the new Vittoria EVO CX tires..these things are AMAZING!! My old Open Corsas road well, but these tires are far sturdier and have a much better tread. After about 3 months of riding (on Toronto roads!!) I have had nothing but great luck.
The guys at the mail order place were excellent, and the price is the best I have found.
Favorite Ride: Escarpment climb
Price Paid:
$44.00
Purchased At: www.ital-tecno.com
Similar Products Used: Open Corsas, all Michelins, GP3000s
Bike Setup: Litespeed Blade w/Campy Record
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Dick Levy
a Recreational Rider
from St. LouisDate Reviewed: December 8, 2002
Strengths: Great handlingWeaknesses: Prone to cuts
Pricey!Bottom Line: Excellent riding tire. Very stable and predictable cornering. Extremely prone to cuts. After about 1000 miles these tires have lots of cuts, slices, punctures. I ride city streets and have managed to avoid lots of flats by using Mr. Tuffy tire liners. Still, I wonder how long these tires will last with all the slices. Maybe 1000 miles is not bad for a road tire.
Favorite Ride: Any
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Axial Pros
Bike Setup: Specialized Sirrus
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clifford
a Road Racer
from San FranciscoDate Reviewed: October 29, 2002
Strengths: Ride: cornering, supplenessWeaknesses: price in the US, and wearBottom Line: I used to ride tubulars all the time (clement criteriums and vittoria CX/CG) and searched for a clincher that yielded the same smooth ride and let me tell you, this is it! At least it comes closer than anything else. I have experienced no problems that I wouldn't have with another brand of tire. I rode in the rain for four hours this past spring and came across a guy with axials who had had two flats in the same amount of time. I had none. Better yet, I pulled out two pieces of embedded glass after the ride that did not penetrate the kevlar belt! I'm rarely the guy who gets flats though-now I just jinxed myself ;-).
Favorite Ride: tour of the Calif. Alps (DR
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: totalcycling.com
Similar Products Used: vredestein, continental
Bike Setup: Della Santa/Dura Ace; Ron Cooper/Dura Ace
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oldfartlek
a Road Racer
from Enfield, CT, USADate Reviewed: September 14, 2002
Strengths: ride quality- "suppleness"
handling in corners
rolling resistanceWeaknesses: flats, flats, flats- takes all the joy out of the great rideBottom Line: After riding Conti's for several seasons I tried the Vittoria's. They are without a doubt the best handling and riding clincher out there. HOWEVER, I have gone through 4 tires (thankfully at the price listed above!)in 4000 miles with over 12 flats. Halfway through the season I still stood behind the ride vs. the proneness to flats. After flatting 5 miles out today on the smallest piece of glass, I give up. Back to Conti's. Too bad.
Favorite Ride: anything hilly
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: worldclasscycles.com
Similar Products Used: Michelin Axial Pro's, Conti Grand Prix's and GP3000's.
Bike Setup: Cannondale R3000SI
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