Have Vittoria Hyper touring tires been discontinued?
10-30-17, 04:05 AM
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Have Vittoria Hyper touring tires been discontinued?
I visited the Vittoria site and there is no longer any reference to their Hyper tires. (I realize there was a name change a few years ago from Hyper Randonneur to Hyper Voyager). I am guessing they have been discontinued. Vittoria no longer seems to offer a fast folding touring tire as far as I know. All the tires under their urban category are wire bead tires and they don't offer any that fold.
Various retailers still sell the Hyper tires but I am wondering if Vittoria replaced them with something similar. I am looking for a fast supple light tire with some puncture protection (but not as much as a Schwalbe Marathon) for a moderate price in the 32mm or 36mm range. The bike I will put them on is a 2017 Raleigh Tamland. I plan to add fenders to the bike so I imagine I can't get tires that are much wider. Tan colored sidewalls would be a plus but are not necessary. I will not be using these tires for touring. I will be using these tires for riding on back roads but I may occasionally take the bike on a crushed limestone rail-trail (Great Allegheny Passage) once a year or so.
So, should I just get Vittoria Hyper or are there better options out there?
Various retailers still sell the Hyper tires but I am wondering if Vittoria replaced them with something similar. I am looking for a fast supple light tire with some puncture protection (but not as much as a Schwalbe Marathon) for a moderate price in the 32mm or 36mm range. The bike I will put them on is a 2017 Raleigh Tamland. I plan to add fenders to the bike so I imagine I can't get tires that are much wider. Tan colored sidewalls would be a plus but are not necessary. I will not be using these tires for touring. I will be using these tires for riding on back roads but I may occasionally take the bike on a crushed limestone rail-trail (Great Allegheny Passage) once a year or so.
So, should I just get Vittoria Hyper or are there better options out there?
10-30-17, 06:55 AM
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Why kill such a marvelous tire?
I visited the Vittoria site and there is no longer any reference to their Hyper tires. (I realize there was a name change a few years ago from Hyper Randonneur to Hyper Voyager). I am guessing they have been discontinued. Vittoria no longer seems to offer a fast folding touring tire as far as I know. All the tires under their urban category are wire bead tires and they don't offer any that fold.
Various retailers still sell the Hyper tires but I am wondering if Vittoria replaced them with something similar.
Various retailers still sell the Hyper tires but I am wondering if Vittoria replaced them with something similar.
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I believe they did- i checked the site a handful of months ago and the Hyper wasnt listed then either.
PlanetX had the best price last I checked. really good price, actually.
PlanetX had the best price last I checked. really good price, actually.
10-30-17, 01:18 PM
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Instead of guessing, simply contact the seller/mfg directly and ask questions, it takes less time than a post.
Vittoria USA - 27 Congress St, Suite 211, Salem, MA 01970
phone: +1 800 223 3207
email: info@vittoria.com
Q: I don't see Vittoria Voyager Hyper tires on your website. Are they still available?
A: Vittoria Voyager Hyper tires are no longer available. The product has been discontinued.
Amazon still has a few VVH tires in 700x38. QPB has a few 700x 38 VVH tires also.
Vittoria USA - 27 Congress St, Suite 211, Salem, MA 01970
phone: +1 800 223 3207
email: info@vittoria.com
Q: I don't see Vittoria Voyager Hyper tires on your website. Are they still available?
A: Vittoria Voyager Hyper tires are no longer available. The product has been discontinued.
Amazon still has a few VVH tires in 700x38. QPB has a few 700x 38 VVH tires also.
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Schwalbe makes the Marathon Supreme in 32 and 35 mm versions. Slightly slower than the Vittoria Hyper's according to this site: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/ but it's not a massive difference.
10-30-17, 01:40 PM
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Panaracer Pacela?
I have both in 32 and I do prefer the Hyper, it is slightly narrower, lasts longer, better puncture protection and has reflective sidewalls.
Pacela rides slightly better at the same tire pressure though.
I have both in 32 and I do prefer the Hyper, it is slightly narrower, lasts longer, better puncture protection and has reflective sidewalls.
Pacela rides slightly better at the same tire pressure though.
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Schwalbe makes the Marathon Supreme in 32 and 35 mm versions. Slightly slower than the Vittoria Hyper's according to this site: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/ but it's not a massive difference.
$65-75 for Marathon Supremes most amywhere.
Just sayin...
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Yea, they even dropped the folding Randonneur series as well which was an excellent touring tire also. Personally I don't understand that business decision. Has touring as a niche group become that insignificant ?
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That's a screaming deal on the Hypers but you can find the Supremes a lot cheaper than $65 if you look around. I got a pair about a week ago from bike24 for around $30 each: https://www.bike24.com/p2144725.html
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That's a screaming deal on the Hypers but you can find the Supremes a lot cheaper than $65 if you look around. I got a pair about a week ago from bike24 for around $30 each: https://www.bike24.com/p2144725.html
that is really good compared to what ive seen from cursory looks online. Solid price for the quality.
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Andrey - are you talking about the regular Pasela or the Pasela ProTite?
11-01-17, 12:31 PM
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I do not have any experience with Pasela ProTile , I have an older Pasela TG, fordable bead. I only have one tire left and have it mounted on my dynohub wheel, the regular wheel has Victoria Hyper on it.
At night I use the Pasela wheel , during the day the Victoria wheel.
At night I use the Pasela wheel , during the day the Victoria wheel.
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