Paul D wrote:
> tyres, not tubs - are they any good?
>
> Need some new tyres for my good bike and was going to get either
> conti's or michelin pro race 2's, but ribble have a special on these
> vredestein's so i'd save about £20 on a pair of 700x23's.
I've not actually used either of those two tyres but I've seen them and
read lots of specs and reviews, which don't tempt me from my
favourites........
Vittoria Open Corsa CX 23's are more supple with more threads per inch for
lower rolling resistance, have more reliable sidewalls, and are slightly
wider for more comfort and ease of fitting. I used to get a lot of cuts
with them but I'm having much better fortune with my latest pair -- maybe
because I'm using lower pressure now (?), maybe because the new EVO
version is more cut/puncture resistant (?).
Ribble Cycles treated me like **** when they made mistakes with my last
order. It's worth paying extra for the better customer service of Parker
International, IMO, and worth paying a premium price for top quality tyres
since they make more difference than any other component.
~PB