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Vipul
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 27, 2011
Strengths: Durable, easy to mount, cheap & affordableWeaknesses: Limited color choicesBottom Line: I've had these tyres for about 7 months now and these have been fantastic so far. Not a single flat and have done 5000km on them. That's right! Not a single flat, even I am amazed. I had Continental Ultra sport tyres before these and they didn't last as long as these did.
The Zaffiro's are still going strong and am amazed by the grip in the wet. I've been in some heavy rain and was concerned about taking corners but turns out these do provide reasonable grip in the wet.
They're easy to mount, durable and are pretty strong.
Price Paid:
$21.00
Purchased At: Probikekit
Similar Products Used: Continental ultra sport
Bike Setup: Progear G-2
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sigmabannysigma
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: January 21, 2011
Strengths: Decent comfort.
Easy to mount.
Good grip.
Long wearing but not as much as the originals.
Weaknesses: They're NOT tough - just average punture resistance.
Not as puncture resistant as the original Zaffiro 26 TPI folding bead.
Could be a little cheaper. The price increased but the puncture resistance dropped a lot. The slight improvement in comfort is NOT enough to justify the cost.
Bottom Line: Almost 3 thousand miles (I rotate about every 600 miles). One puncture flat early and now I use tuffy liners.. no flat since then... These Zaffiro Pro 2's (60 TPI)are NOT as puncture resistant as the original Zaffiro (26 TPI) folding bead, however they are a little more smooth. They're basically a watered down and less expensive version of Rubino Pro 2's.
I do not notice any more improvement in speed or grip with the Zaffiro Pro 2's over the original Zaffiro's. I only notice they are a little more comfortable but LESS puncture resistant. They're just another tire with AVERAGE puncture resistance like the many other tires on the market.
They are easy to mount like the originals. The prices on Zaffiro Pro 2's went up in price but Michelin Lithion 2's (another decent trainer) might be a little cheaper.
From looking at the tires, it seems I can get at least another 3 thousand miles on both tires as I continue to rotate them.
The original Zaffiro folding bead was the best training, long wearing and puncture resistant tire for the money(and perhaps ANY money). It's a shame they are no longer offered. Leave it up to a corporation to ruin something that was already perfected for its intended purpose.
Read my previous review on the original Zaffiro's in the Zaffiro Pro Folding review.
Favorite Ride: Your Momma
Similar Products Used: Too many to list.
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six3jag
a CommuterDate Reviewed: October 21, 2010
Strengths: cheap, somewhat fast, strong at first.Weaknesses: Wore out too soonBottom Line: I rode on these tires for a little less than two years. Mostly commuting and reasonable well paved streets. I have probably put 1500 miles on these tires. The tread is still in great condition, but they have started cracking and I noticed the tube is starting to bubble out of the tire in a small area. Given the condition of the tread I would say these tires have worn out prematurely. Other than that they have been nice with low rolling resistance.
Similar Products Used: I have used many other brands of low priced (<$50) tires.
Bike Setup: Tires on multiple bikes. Motobecane Mirage, and Fuji Marseille.
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Tortoise man
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: August 10, 2010
Strengths: Long lasting. flat proofWeaknesses: Havy. No greap on dry and wet!Bottom Line: I have ride this tire for a 1600km (1000mile). this tire r havy. and have a very bad greap in wet and DRY road!!!!
it is scare to take corners on this tire!
The good thing is it is flat proof, and look like it going to last for years. but...you can slip on corners on dry road!!!
JUST DONT BUY IT!
Favorite Ride: Road-long hills
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S Myers
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 16, 2010
Strengths: Puncture proof; cost performance very highWeaknesses: Heavy;Bottom Line: These tires have been pretty much puncture proof for me, although I'm riding fairly clean roads. My only concern is with the wire bead, it has sometimes popped out on me. Fortunately never on descents!! Not sure if I mounted them improperly in these cases, but that's what I'm guessing.
Favorite Ride: Mountains
Purchased At: online
Similar Products Used: other vittoria, michelin,
Bike Setup: gitane ultegra
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