Tufo C Elite Ride 23 Tubular Clincher Road Tire

I gave these a try primarily to see if tubulars were worth considering. I'm impressed. Very comfortable and confidence inspiring. I put a small amount of Tufo's regular sealant in when I mount the tire and I can only remember one flat in the numerous tires I've gone through.

I liked these tires so much that I purchased a set of tubular wheels and now use the tubular version of these tires almost exclusively.

I'm in my fourth season of riding a size mix of Tufo C-Elite tubular-clinchers 25mm rear and 23mm front and I love them. In a nutshell, these tires are as comfortable and sure-footed as a tubular when inflated to my standard riding pressure 120psi and are simple to install once you get the hang of it. I've punctured twice in three years but each time the Tufo tire sealant held enough pressure to allow me to ride home.

While these tires are slightly more expensive than other options, one has to remember that you don't need to buy a tube or rim tape. At this point, I wouldn't dream of using another tire on my road bike.

I was doing a triathlon and the tire blew only after 3 miles. I had it inflated to 200psi. I will never buy another tufo tire.