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Review by jkellyReviewed 12/19/2018by jkellySW GeorgiaOutstanding all around tubular!I have Continental tires on almost all of the bikes in my house (10 bikes right now). Two wheelsets are tubies the race wheels on my tri bike wearing GP 4000s and my go-to road bike wearing Sprinters. The Sprinters are great tires! I've got nearly 2000 miles on them with very little wear and zero flats. They are reasonably sticky and roll very easy. Except for race specific tires - these will be my go-to tubies!
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I have Continental tires on almost all of the bikes in my house (10 bikes right now). Two wheelsets are tubies the race wheels on my tri bike wearing GP 4000s and my go-to road bike wearing Sprinters. The Sprinters are great tires! I've got nearly 2000 miles on them with very little wear and zero flats. They are reasonably sticky and roll very easy. Except for race specific tires - these will be my go-to tubies!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/19/2021by Anonymoushills in north louisiana1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Long time user of these tires. Never had any problems. Durability and tread wear are very good.If looking for a good tubular tire for racing and fast training this tire will meet your expectations.
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If looking for a good tubular tire for racing and fast training this tire will meet your expectations.
Review by Yuri LipkovReviewed 4/10/2023by Yuri LipkovCalgary Nice rolling, long lastingThese tubulars have been my favourite for quite some time. While not the lightest out there, perhaps that's a good thing because they last well and have good puncture resistance.
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These tubulars have been my favourite for quite some time. While not the lightest out there, perhaps that's a good thing because they last well and have good puncture resistance.
Review by MilesReviewed 9/12/2022by MilesNampaMakes the zips wheels work greatThese fit the 650 rims my daughter prefers and they are getting harder to find. She make those wheels work and these tires hold the road.
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These fit the 650 rims my daughter prefers and they are getting harder to find. She make those wheels work and these tires hold the road.
Review by chazReviewed 3/16/2014by chazCycling EnthusiastAL10 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Good BUT.........Good tire, wears and performs well....however, on 4 of the last 6 conti sprinters I purchased, I experienced a SIGNIFICANT hump, or bump near the stem. I am an expert at applying tubular tires, trust me it's the tire, not tire installation technique. I had to drill a bigger hole, use tape and feather the tire on the rim....this happened on 3 different rims....one was over $1,000 so when I went on a long ride and the hump got worse, I wanted to burn the dam thing. And it's just Conti's, not any of the other tires I put on. Just FYI, good tire, but I had frustrating humpissues with just this brand of tire.
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Good tire, wears and performs well....however, on 4 of the last 6 conti sprinters I purchased, I experienced a SIGNIFICANT hump, or bump near the stem. I am an expert at applying tubular tires, trust me it's the tire, not tire installation technique. I had to drill a bigger hole, use tape and feather the tire on the rim....this happened on 3 different rims....one was over $1,000 so when I went on a long ride and the hump got worse, I wanted to burn the dam thing. And it's just Conti's, not any of the other tires I put on. Just FYI, good tire, but I had frustrating humpissues with just this brand of tire.
Review by SkyrocketReviewed 3/2/2014by SkyrocketCycling EnthusiastIndianapolis3 of 12 customers found this review helpful.I made it almost two miles before I had a flat!I recently acquired a 1970's road bike to restore that had tubulars. I was going to switch to clinchers, but thought it might be fun to have one bike again with sew-ups. I used to ride on them all the time. I bought them based on many good reviews. When I see a lot of good reviews, and only one or two bad ones, I usually discount the bad ones.
I finally got everything finished and took the Maserati for its maiden voyage with two new Continental Sprinter Tubulars. I made it almost two miles when I got a rear flat. It was a tiny stone fragment. Are you kidding me? I guess I should only use them on inside board tracks. No, that probably won't work either. There might be a splinter that will puncture my Sprinter
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I recently acquired a 1970's road bike to restore that had tubulars. I was going to switch to clinchers, but thought it might be fun to have one bike again with sew-ups. I used to ride on them all the time. I bought them based on many good reviews. When I see a lot of good reviews, and only one or two bad ones, I usually discount the bad ones.
I finally got everything finished and took the Maserati for its maiden voyage with two new Continental Sprinter Tubulars. I made it almost two miles when I got a rear flat. It was a tiny stone fragment. Are you kidding me? I guess I should only use them on inside board tracks. No, that probably won't work either. There might be a splinter that will puncture my Sprinter
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/29/2013by AnonymousTampa, fl.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best tubular tire you will ever find at this price!I ride tubulars on my road bikes and fixed gear bikes 90% of the time because tubulars simply feel better and give a superior for to clincher tires. The conti sprinter is very durable, long-lasting, smooth, fast, straight mounting, and as good as eries that cost twice as much and dont hold up as well.
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I ride tubulars on my road bikes and fixed gear bikes 90% of the time because tubulars simply feel better and give a superior for to clincher tires. The conti sprinter is very durable, long-lasting, smooth, fast, straight mounting, and as good as eries that cost twice as much and dont hold up as well.
Review by ronnyReviewed 10/26/2013by ronnyCycling EnthusiastLenoir NC2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.super fast tire for racing but not for your weekend ride.I had this tire on my 50mm carbon rim for 8 months now. I use it on every Tuesday 45 mile country side race. This is the only tubular I have so can really compare to other tubular but I will compare to my clincher conti. 4000s and Mich. Pro4. instead.
The ride is harsh if you're riding on bad surface. You can feel every bump on the road. If you're riding on a smooth surface. Its super fast and you just glide on the road. This thing spin up so fast. I can climb with no problem. Im surprise that it can climb better then my other set of wheels. I wish they made 23mm or 25mm cause its so smooth. Its spin faster then my 4000s. The only problem is that you have to keep it at 135-165psi to get its benefit. There is a BIG difference riding it on 140-165psi compare to under 130psi. I haven't had a flat yet after 1440 miles. Front tire still look good and back might need changing soon. I will buy these again. If not then I will try Tufo S3 lite.
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I had this tire on my 50mm carbon rim for 8 months now. I use it on every Tuesday 45 mile country side race. This is the only tubular I have so can really compare to other tubular but I will compare to my clincher conti. 4000s and Mich. Pro4. instead.
The ride is harsh if you're riding on bad surface. You can feel every bump on the road. If you're riding on a smooth surface. Its super fast and you just glide on the road. This thing spin up so fast. I can climb with no problem. Im surprise that it can climb better then my other set of wheels. I wish they made 23mm or 25mm cause its so smooth. Its spin faster then my 4000s. The only problem is that you have to keep it at 135-165psi to get its benefit. There is a BIG difference riding it on 140-165psi compare to under 130psi. I haven't had a flat yet after 1440 miles. Front tire still look good and back might need changing soon. I will buy these again. If not then I will try Tufo S3 lite.
Review by [email protected]Reviewed 10/28/2021Great tires for both racing and trainingI use the tires in everyday training
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I use the tires in everyday training
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/16/2019by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastEncinitas CAI love these tires.Make sure you glue and let sit for a day.
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Make sure you glue and let sit for a day.
Review by Mobile ThunderReviewed 5/27/2019by Mobile ThunderNavarreSmooth rideThis is my first set of tubulars and I am really enjoying them. I've put nearly 100 miles on them on just a few rides. Rolling strong.
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This is my first set of tubulars and I am really enjoying them. I've put nearly 100 miles on them on just a few rides. Rolling strong.
Review by Gutter BoyReviewed 9/25/2017by Gutter BoyCycling EnthusiastReading, PA2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great - all around performerThis is pretty much my go-to tubular anymore use them for everyday and the occasional sportif. Decent amount of wear - usually can get at least 2000 miles (up to 3000 if I'm real lucky) out of them. They are supple and roll well and are decent in the rain. Only average on puncture resistance - The GatorSkin version naturally is better - all though I had my share of punctures with them which is why I usually just go with the regular version.
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This is pretty much my go-to tubular anymore use them for everyday and the occasional sportif. Decent amount of wear - usually can get at least 2000 miles (up to 3000 if I'm real lucky) out of them. They are supple and roll well and are decent in the rain. Only average on puncture resistance - The GatorSkin version naturally is better - all though I had my share of punctures with them which is why I usually just go with the regular version.
Review by Ski DaddyReviewed 9/26/2020by Ski DaddyCycling Enthusiast1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Love these tires, practically bulletproof Great everyday training tire. Holds up great to heavy chip and seal roads. I average about 4K miles before the casing begins to wear through. I�m 72 kilos and keep them at 105 psi (25mm).
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Great everyday training tire. Holds up great to heavy chip and seal roads. I average about 4K miles before the casing begins to wear through. I�m 72 kilos and keep them at 105 psi (25mm).
Review by PistaReviewed 7/10/2017by PistaCycling EnthusiastAZ1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.great tireI use these tires on the track any while they are not as light as some of the track specific tires there, they roll well and hole up great.
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I use these tires on the track any while they are not as light as some of the track specific tires there, they roll well and hole up great.
Review by JimReviewed 8/24/2020by JimIllnoisHard to mount,good to rideOver 4000 miles,no flats no problems. I only weigh 140 lbs so that helps. Really a tight fit,hardest to stretch on but durable.
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Over 4000 miles,no flats no problems. I only weigh 140 lbs so that helps. Really a tight fit,hardest to stretch on but durable.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/3/2013by AnonymousCycling Enthusiastnorth texas1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.an outstanding tubular tire they go on nice, ride nice and wear very well. The price is right compared to other tubular tires and are as good as tires priced twice as much
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they go on nice, ride nice and wear very well. The price is right compared to other tubular tires and are as good as tires priced twice as much
Review by BillReviewed 6/25/2013by BillCycling EnthusiastRichmond, VA1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.The MUST HAVE tire combining top of line performance in speed, cornering and damage resistance.Pump up this tire to 150 lbs or more. The Black Chill compound sticks to the road like glue at high speed. After several months of riding on city and open roads I have not seen one mark of damage of any kind. You must pre-stretch this tire prior to mounting or forget it, it is not going on. For road riders and racers who insist on tubulars, this is the only tire to buy.
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Pump up this tire to 150 lbs or more. The Black Chill compound sticks to the road like glue at high speed. After several months of riding on city and open roads I have not seen one mark of damage of any kind. You must pre-stretch this tire prior to mounting or forget it, it is not going on. For road riders and racers who insist on tubulars, this is the only tire to buy.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 2/25/2013by AnonymousCompetitive RacerRiverside, CAVery fast, smooth, all around tireThe tire is a tight fit initially so make sure that you stretch them out. I have rode them for about 500 miles now. They have good grip even in the rain. I race them about twice a month and at high speeds they are fast, and grip well.
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The tire is a tight fit initially so make sure that you stretch them out. I have rode them for about 500 miles now. They have good grip even in the rain. I race them about twice a month and at high speeds they are fast, and grip well.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/21/2013by AnonymousCompetitive RacerIowaOld stand byI have been riding the Sprinters for years. They have always been a good wearing tire. I like that they hold air much better than many other tires.
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I have been riding the Sprinters for years. They have always been a good wearing tire. I like that they hold air much better than many other tires.
Review by ETbikehomeReviewed 1/14/2013by ETbikehomeCompetitive RacerBest tubular training tireI love this tire. It is durable, handles and corners well, and feels like a decent grip in all weather conditions. The previous set I had lasted over 10K km. My favorite training tire of all times.
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I love this tire. It is durable, handles and corners well, and feels like a decent grip in all weather conditions. The previous set I had lasted over 10K km. My favorite training tire of all times.