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Vredestein Spider DuoComp Road Tires - Clincher

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MSRP : $30.00


Product Description

Based upon the cutting-edge Spider that helped revolutionize off-road tyre designs, this workhorse is well known in Europe for handling the rigors of commuting and trekking while affording the rider comfort, durability and value.
  • Built upon the same seamless, diagonally-wound, 2-ply casing as the Volante performance series.
  • Two rubber compounds: All black standard rubber hardness tread for maximum traction, while a transparent compound covers the casing for added protection against cuts and abrasions.
  • Proprietary Silica Energy compound for improved tread durability, adhesion and low rolling resistance.
  • Patented Puncture Resistance System for a demonstrated reduction in flats by up to 80%.
  • Available in 700C X 37.


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    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by authoriseduser a Commuter

    Date Reviewed: September 11, 2004

    Strengths:    Puncture resistant

    Weaknesses:    Sidewall blowout at 3,500 miles (lots of tread left though).

    Bottom Line:   
    I initially thought it was a great product - lots of thick tread, so you very rarely get flats. But at 3,500 miles, the rear tire suffered a sidewall blowout. My local bike shop (which sells Vredestein), says that it has a thin sidewall (they also say Conti is known for sidewall blowouts). They recommended that I buy a Schwalbe Marathon Plus.

    3,500 miles might sound like a lot of miles, but remember that this is the Spider, so it is designed to go about 6,000 miles. Given that it already weighs so much (drives like a tank), I think they should have put a thicker sidewall on this tire.

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    Favorite Ride:   Commuter

    Price Paid:    $20.00

    Purchased At:   bike shop in Frankfu

    Similar Products Used:   Specialized Nimbus (Kevlar belt). Michelin city tire.

    Bike Setup:   Gazelle commuter bike.

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by David P a Commuter from Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Date Reviewed: December 31, 2000

    Strengths:    Excellent quality set of tires with low rolling resistance and puncture resistance capability.

    Weaknesses:    Pricey and a tire I bought was not made properly, resulting in a wobbly tire (wheel is true).

    Bottom Line:   
    I've never ridden a good quality and a comfortable set of tires like the Vredestein Spiders. Quick on the road and seemed puncture resistance. Have ridden through a stew of glass bits and came out unscathed which impressed me. I also ride a pair of Vredestein Fortezza road on my road racer and am equally impressed!

    No complaints here.

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    Favorite Ride:   Rockies

    Price Paid:    $25.00

    Purchased At:   Bikestore

    Similar Products Used:   Kenda

    Bike Setup:   Norco touring bike with RSX STIs


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