Summary: I own a set of Carbon Comp Golds that are still on my old Fuji. They never gave me problems, so I went with these. Big mistake. Though they ride fast and feel good, I got a sidewall tear after only a couple hundred miles. I took them off and will never go back.
Strengths: Fast, supple ride.
Weaknesses: Sidewalls must be made of paper. Not reliable.
Bike Setup: 2006 Fuji Team RC- all carbon and all Dura Ace
Summary: These tires LOOK good. I got the red stripe ones to match my bike color. I bought these before reading the reviews and thought these were good looking tires. Once I recieved them - I then read the reviews. Most of the reviews say these tires easily cut and tear. I was hoping I was one of the lucky ones and have any problems with these tires. Within next 60 miles, I got 4 flats and a huge cut on the side walls. I rode on continental ultra race before for 3 years without cuts. I wish I reviewed this item first before I bought them. Stay away from these
Strengths: Looks good on the bike. I like the colors and price
Weaknesses: cuts, gash, and punctures easily.
Similar Products Used: Vittoria's and Continental Ultra Race
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Summary: Tires look good out of box and on bike. The red accents the colors of my bike. The bike seems faster, while tire were smooth on the road. I've had these for 3 months and had too many flats and a large gash cut on the walls. I do not recommend these.
Strengths: appearence and rolling resistance
Weaknesses: These tires cut easily. I would stay away from small rock and junk on road. I moved back to my old continental tires
Similar Products Used: Continental Race and Vittoria
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Summary: came with the bike, thought i liked em at 1st but well...
Strengths: Stuck to pave at first BUT square off quickly then they get unpredictable
Weaknesses: They cut easy, puncture easy, and wear fast. I'm giving them a 1 rating.. If a tire cannot last long and tears easy, what good is it really?
Similar Products Used: other tires
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Bike Setup: 2004 Giant TCR2, Neuvation aero wheels, full ultegra.
Summary: First of all I want to mention that I am pretty light weight (139 lbs) so that might have some bearing on my review. I took these tires out for the first time today. Purchased them used with 125 miles on them and took them out for a 32 mile road ride. They are smooth and fast. I didn't think I was going that fast but when I looked at my speedometer I was going way faster than I thought (>2 mph). I have tried many tires and these are nice but I will see how long they will last and whether or not I experience some of the problems other folks in the forum have experienced. I am hoping to get 2000 miles on them. For $27.00/pair that is not a bad deal. I have gone thru many different tires and these are up these as one of the fastest I have ridden.
Strengths: Smooth ride and fast. Easy to mount on my rim. Grips the road.
Weaknesses: None so far but hey do look like they will wear fast. But what do you expect for racing tires.
Similar Products Used: CST Ultraspeed, Michelin PRO's, Kenda Kaliente, Kenda Koncept Lite, Vittoria's, you name it as I may have tried them.
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