Another "Recommend a Tire" Thread. This time it's on the narrow side.
09-15-10, 09:40 PM
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09-15-10, 11:03 PM
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Okay, I figured out what was wrong - my memory was incorrect.
The Parigi-Roubaix is indeed aboput 27 mm wide. I have that mounted in the rear. I have a Challenge Criterium mounted up front. It is 23 mm wide.
The Parigi-Roubaix is indeed aboput 27 mm wide. I have that mounted in the rear. I have a Challenge Criterium mounted up front. It is 23 mm wide.
09-16-10, 06:24 AM
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The Open Corsa is designed to look and ride like a tubular. By the reviews, it sounds like they accomplished it. I'd love to try it.
Here's a new can of worms: Jobst Brandt's tests indicate that anything narrower than 28mm may feel faster but actually isn't. In fact, it offers more rolling resistance.
Here's a new can of worms: Jobst Brandt's tests indicate that anything narrower than 28mm may feel faster but actually isn't. In fact, it offers more rolling resistance.
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09-16-10, 07:16 AM
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The Open Corsa is designed to look and ride like a tubular. By the reviews, it sounds like they accomplished it. I'd love to try it.
Here's a new can of worms: Jobst Brandt's tests indicate that anything narrower than 28mm may feel faster but actually isn't. In fact, it offers more rolling resistance.
Here's a new can of worms: Jobst Brandt's tests indicate that anything narrower than 28mm may feel faster but actually isn't. In fact, it offers more rolling resistance.
09-16-10, 10:19 AM
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Many high end tires aren't particularly flat prone. I can't name them, but I don't avoid nice tires just because of potholes and glass. Just avoid the tires that are notorious for getting lots of flats.
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09-17-10, 08:48 AM
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Well, I ordered a pair of the Challenge Paris-Roubaix clinchers from my LBS yesterday. I hope they aren't too wide for my 13mm rims. I'll find out soon enough!
09-17-10, 08:49 AM
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Nice, those are on my list to try as well. Let us know how you like em.
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I rarely see problems from expected width mismatch.
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09-17-10, 11:32 AM
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This is the smaller profile Challenge "Criterium" tire. There is zero doubt in my mind you will like the tires.
https://https://www.amazon.com/Challen.../dp/B001VCH6MG
https://https://www.amazon.com/Challen.../dp/B001VCH6MG
09-17-10, 11:49 AM
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Good to know. I'm not worried, I've just read that a tire too wide for the rim can blow off or wear the sidewall. If they don't fit well I may just buy another set of wheels. I just spent a lot more on the tires than I have invested the wheelset!
In the end, the general consensus that the Challenge P-R is somewhat less prone to flats versus the Vittoria Open CX and has a tan sidewall were the deciding factors for me. I sincerely appreciate the input from all of you C&Vers.
Most of you have probably seen this, but Jan Heine sure gave them high marks.
In the end, the general consensus that the Challenge P-R is somewhat less prone to flats versus the Vittoria Open CX and has a tan sidewall were the deciding factors for me. I sincerely appreciate the input from all of you C&Vers.
Most of you have probably seen this, but Jan Heine sure gave them high marks.
09-17-10, 12:22 PM
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"We liked their supple casing and
excellent cornering adhesion. In our
rolldown tests, the tires were among
the fastest we have tested. The tires
were easy to mount."
The three highlighted characteristics in the quote above are very important to me. I cannot compare the durability of the Vittoria's to the Challenge P-R, but I can say that the Vittoria's have not given me any extraordinary durability issues while I've been using them. They state in the test that they got thin at 500 miles or so - I found that number to about triple - 1200-1500 miles, and I'm a big fellow.
I'll be interested in your extended ride report of the tires you chose, because the paper you linked to speaks very highly of them!
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