VeloFlex Tubulars anyone ?
01-15-08, 07:35 PM
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VeloFlex Tubulars anyone ?
I just found a few posts on their tubulars .... mostly clincher discussions. Does anyone have feedback on their tubulars ?? I was thinking of giving them a try, since they're on sale at PBK (along with everything else).
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01-15-08, 07:45 PM
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I was riding Continental Competitions. Liked them very much. Switched the rear to Veloflex Carbons and like it so much better. I want to try the Servizio Corse next. Very comfortable tires to say the least.
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Very nice tubulars. I run the Criteriums and Records.
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I have been using the criteriums for the past two years on all my road bikes. These are arguably the best tires I have used since the the silk Clement tires of the late 70's early 80's.
I have about 2500 miles on one set and it shows only minimal wear. I have not had any flats. The tire transmits a great feel of the road and the handling of the bike with this of this first rate.
The only drawback, and it is minor, is that Veloflex recommends NOT using 3M adhesives to glue the tires.
I have about 2500 miles on one set and it shows only minimal wear. I have not had any flats. The tire transmits a great feel of the road and the handling of the bike with this of this first rate.
The only drawback, and it is minor, is that Veloflex recommends NOT using 3M adhesives to glue the tires.
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Amazing tires. Not a durable in some cases as Conti sprinters or Comps., but amazing ride and grip.
01-16-08, 07:45 AM
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Using Record tubulars with Tufo tape on Reynolds DV-UL's. I have Competitions on another set and tufo's on another. Veloflex's blow all of them away in regard to ride quality. Durablity is ok, but nothing like the Conti's. I will never buy Tufo's again. Sliced a sidewall so easily earlier this season.
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