Vredestein Fortezza Quattro Tricomp Tires - Clincher
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DESCRIPTION
Vredestein Quattro TriComp Folding Race Tire: The ultimate racing clincher. Vredestein?s exclusive double-overlapping casing gives a supple ride with excellent cornering feel, without feeling harsh at our recommended 145psi.
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- Only 23c size.
I've used several Vred models over the years - standard Fortezza, F. Tri-Comp, Pro tubular, Campo, Perfect Flex, S-Licks. All have been very good to excellent on various bikes & conditions.
The Quattro is no different. Typical great Vredestein road tire ride, handling, grip, low RR. But the Quattro IMO is even better than the Tri-Comp for wear and puncture resistance, given the 'Full Contact Protection'. The sidewalls hold up better to abuse than the Tri-Comp, yet the Quattro is still compliant and comfortable and you get the 3 rubber compounds like the Tri-Comp.
All that for $20-40./pair less than the TC and only about 10g. heavier per. To me it's a no brainer. I switched from the Tri-Comp to the Quattro in spring 2007 as my road clincher and haven't used another model since. No reason to.
If you do a lot of mileage for training or as a fast recreational rider and aren't concerned with blingy colors, this could be your tire.
Similar Products Used:
As above. Also Conti, Michelin, Panaracer, Vittoria.
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Over 8000km without a puncture by potholes/stones (include one off-road trip along mountain bike trial, done Audax with it). Getting noisy there after (could be tyre worn and audio alert for replacement). This could be a standard some others should maintain for their tire
Very slightly heavier than KENDA KALIENTE/SCHWABLE BLIZZARD NEO PRO/VITTORIA RUBINO PRO
700 X 23C used. Excellent dry and wet road adhesion. Tough sidewalls (struggled out of gap-trap in tamac without damage). 1st 5000km installed as rear tyre, before switching it to the front wheel (Panaracer tyre replacement for Vittoria Rubino Pro, a little too slippery for front tyre)
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VITTORIA RUBINO PRO
PANARACER STRADIUS SPORTS
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rolling resistance
Comfort
puncture resistant
very good on wet road
long life last
not heavy
Maybe less precise and comfortable than original Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp.
I 'm used to Vred tires and I was curious to test their 4 seasons product "Quattro".
The tires are ugly , but their qualities are evident : low rolling resistance, comfort (even if "normal" fortezza tricomp do better) dynamic behaviour, great puncture resistance,very good on summer or winter roads.
Similar Products Used:
Conti 4000, Michelin Prorace, Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp, Vittoria Evo Cx
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Best combination of durability and ride quality I've found for daily riding.
Better ride quality and performance can be found in lighter, less durable tires.
Very durable tread and sidewalls. OK, not the same sensation as a lighter weight race tire, but only 1 flat after 7,000 miles, and none since. Commute 24 miles/day rain/snow/shine and love to ride dirt roads. Tires are amazingly uncut after 7,500 miles of carefree riding, and still going strong.
Similar Products Used:
Vittoria, Continental, Veloflex, Specialized, Michelin