Originally Posted by
Drillium Dude
Great analogy, Robbie
Since I just recently (like within the last 2 days) began riding on tubs after a loooong sabatical, I'm interested in the OP's search as well. The problem for me is that since I'm making the jump from decent clinchers to tubs and noticing a huge difference already, I worry that I won't be able to tell much difference (for now) between a decent tub and a great tub.
So, not to derail the thread or anything, but does anyone know where the
Vittoria Special Pro falls in the pantheon of tubulars? Perhaps I can use these to establish a baseline.
Thanks
DD
Robbie, you nailed it.
As for the Special Pro, I recall having some luck with these 15-20 years ago. They were a mid price tire, not lumpy like today's cheapies and they seemed to last. If there is a modern version, I am not aware.
Again, my wife has Vittoria Corsa SCs on her De Rosa. Very nice tires.
They have a gumwall version that would look great for your Medici.
I ordered a set from Velomine when they had them on sale.
They are going on a project bike for a friend. A Colnago C 40.
Edit: I just checked and Velomine has the Corsa for $165 for a pair on their ebay site. Generally these run from $90-$100 a pop.