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Review by corechargeReviewed 5/23/2019by corechargeCycling EnthusiastPortland, ORMake sure there is adquate space between the tire and frame. I'm currently riding a Trek Madone. I weigh 250 lbs and was looking for a little smoother ride so moved from a 25 - 28. When I mounted the tire there was what I would call minimum clearance between the tire, frame, and brake. I had about 200 miles on the tire when I rode on an 80 degree day. Halfway through the ride the tire started rubbing on both the frame and brake. I believe it expanded because of the heat. I've had good luck with this tire in the past and I will continue to use them. However I will make sure that I have at least 316 of an inch clearance.
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I'm currently riding a Trek Madone. I weigh 250 lbs and was looking for a little smoother ride so moved from a 25 - 28. When I mounted the tire there was what I would call minimum clearance between the tire, frame, and brake. I had about 200 miles on the tire when I rode on an 80 degree day. Halfway through the ride the tire started rubbing on both the frame and brake. I believe it expanded because of the heat. I've had good luck with this tire in the past and I will continue to use them. However I will make sure that I have at least 316 of an inch clearance.
Review by HECTORReviewed 9/24/2018by HECTORMaywood2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Best bang for your buckThese ride really smooth but also felt the road at all contact felt confident on the corners and didnt feel any breaking of the contact patch. Recommend these for someone who daily commutes on bike or is looking for entry level competition wheels
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These ride really smooth but also felt the road at all contact felt confident on the corners and didnt feel any breaking of the contact patch. Recommend these for someone who daily commutes on bike or is looking for entry level competition wheels
Review by FlatlanderReviewed 9/6/2018by FlatlanderCycling EnthusiastSacramento, CA3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.A Good Tire for the MoneyI got the wire bead version of these tires for my electric bike, which came with really wide slow tires, because I wasn't concerned about how much they weigh. These look to have the same rubber as Continental Gatorskins, without the extra layer of flat protection, hence the significant difference in price. In my experience its possible to have flats with both.
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I got the wire bead version of these tires for my electric bike, which came with really wide slow tires, because I wasn't concerned about how much they weigh. These look to have the same rubber as Continental Gatorskins, without the extra layer of flat protection, hence the significant difference in price. In my experience its possible to have flats with both.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/4/2016by AnonymousCasual CyclistSanta Fe, NM6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Zippy tireI've had these on for a couple of years. Wearing quite nicely, and they feel zippy to me. Good puncture resistance too. Not super great in wet conditions, but who would expect that from a seemingly groove-less tire.
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I've had these on for a couple of years. Wearing quite nicely, and they feel zippy to me. Good puncture resistance too. Not super great in wet conditions, but who would expect that from a seemingly groove-less tire.
Review by SabatoReviewed 5/27/2016by SabatoCycling EnthusiastMassachusetts1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Ultra Fantastic Product Availability and Fast ShippingRare tire size is no problem here, great products, great prices, ultra-fast shipping. Why look anywhere else?
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Rare tire size is no problem here, great products, great prices, ultra-fast shipping. Why look anywhere else?
Review by NorCal riderReviewed 10/3/2015by NorCal riderCasual CyclistAuburn Ca14 of 14 customers found this review helpful.Can't beat this tire for the priceThis is an excellent all-around training tire. Wears well, and seems fairly flat resistant. I usually shy away from wire bead tires as they tend to be hard to mount. These snap on fairly easy. The 180 TPI tire casing can't be found in another wire bead tire for this price. They are supple and have a nice ride, although you need to experiment with your PSI a bit. Mine feel nice around 105 PSI, although I ride mainly harsh chip sealed roads. As compared to the Vittoria Zaffiro II wire bead at 26 TPI (which I was using) these are a great improvement. (The Zaffiro's are a bitc to mount!!) Yes, I like pricey fold up clincher tires, but I ride in beer drinking country. I don't like replacing a fairly new expensive fold up that has a nasty cut because of glass. For the price you can't beat them.
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This is an excellent all-around training tire. Wears well, and seems fairly flat resistant. I usually shy away from wire bead tires as they tend to be hard to mount. These snap on fairly easy. The 180 TPI tire casing can't be found in another wire bead tire for this price. They are supple and have a nice ride, although you need to experiment with your PSI a bit. Mine feel nice around 105 PSI, although I ride mainly harsh chip sealed roads. As compared to the Vittoria Zaffiro II wire bead at 26 TPI (which I was using) these are a great improvement. (The Zaffiro's are a bitc to mount!!) Yes, I like pricey fold up clincher tires, but I ride in beer drinking country. I don't like replacing a fairly new expensive fold up that has a nasty cut because of glass. For the price you can't beat them.
Review by WheelsHubberthReviewed 1/30/2020by WheelsHubberthCycling EnthusiastWine Countryeasy to work withThese were easy to mount and are a great tire for refurbishing an older bike. They roll well and are holding up great. Great tire for the money
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These were easy to mount and are a great tire for refurbishing an older bike. They roll well and are holding up great. Great tire for the money
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/7/2019by AnonymousCycling Enthusiastnear Asheville, NCood Tire for a low priceAs a senior cyclist (age 74), I road ride on good roads in the mountains of WNC. I have 1000 miles on 28 mm version of this tire. It rides feels as good as the more expensive Continentals. No flats in 1000 miles. I bought this 28 mm to see if it would fit my older Litespeed.
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As a senior cyclist (age 74), I road ride on good roads in the mountains of WNC. I have 1000 miles on 28 mm version of this tire. It rides feels as good as the more expensive Continentals. No flats in 1000 miles. I bought this 28 mm to see if it would fit my older Litespeed.
Review by DAReviewed 6/10/2019by DADaily CommuterIOWAcommute made betterSwitched from some conti top touring with tread that followed every crack in the road to these, the difference is amazing, smoother, rolls faster, Too slick for offroad , rain seems to be no problem. gravel is fine too, for me.
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Switched from some conti top touring with tread that followed every crack in the road to these, the difference is amazing, smoother, rolls faster, Too slick for offroad , rain seems to be no problem. gravel is fine too, for me.
Review by happy in galesburgReviewed 4/14/2019by happy in galesburgCycling EnthusiastGalesburg, ILincredible price for an incredible tireI am a dedicated Continental user but now I am a dedicated Biketiresdirect.com purchaser. The prices are great but the service is even better. UPS lost my package (of course) and Biketiresdirect.com sent another immediately! They have won me over as a customer because of this. I only wish they used USPS to ship, but no one is perfect.
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I am a dedicated Continental user but now I am a dedicated Biketiresdirect.com purchaser. The prices are great but the service is even better. UPS lost my package (of course) and Biketiresdirect.com sent another immediately! They have won me over as a customer because of this. I only wish they used USPS to ship, but no one is perfect.
Review by sdurfeeReviewed 4/18/2019by sdurfeeCycling EnthusiastNapa,CASuper valueI love that Continental makes such a high-performance tire at such a great price - I've used these consistently for years on 3 or 4 different bikes. They're pretty easy to install and hold up well on my pothole covered street.
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I love that Continental makes such a high-performance tire at such a great price - I've used these consistently for years on 3 or 4 different bikes. They're pretty easy to install and hold up well on my pothole covered street.
Review by MarkReviewed 4/11/2019by MarkCycling EnthusiastWaterloo, IowaThese come in a bunch of sizes in both 700c and 27 in. One of my favorite for fitment on rims.I like how these snap on the rim, using tire irons of course. you almost never need to look for the witness mark on the tire to see if it is seated properly. Some tires you have to deflate some, then ride the bike to try to seat them--not these.
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I like how these snap on the rim, using tire irons of course. you almost never need to look for the witness mark on the tire to see if it is seated properly. Some tires you have to deflate some, then ride the bike to try to seat them--not these.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/14/2019by Anonymous0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Top of classFor a reasonable tire with performance attitude, this tire cannit be beat.
I have them on many of my bikes.
Grest value
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For a reasonable tire with performance attitude, this tire cannit be beat.
I have them on many of my bikes.
Grest value
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/26/2018by Anonymous1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good road tire optionHappy with the thin tire size. Has held up so far (had it for 2 months), no flats even on a camping bike trip with lots of gear on my bike. Will have to see how it does over the long term for commuting.
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Happy with the thin tire size. Has held up so far (had it for 2 months), no flats even on a camping bike trip with lots of gear on my bike. Will have to see how it does over the long term for commuting.
Review by ombikerReviewed 9/4/2017by ombikerCycling EnthusiastSarasota, FL5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Continental is just a good productI use Continental since ever, almost 50 years now. It's just a tire you can depend on, period. It lasts 3,000 miles and I ride about 3,500 a year. Good for just riding on the wide open road.
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I use Continental since ever, almost 50 years now. It's just a tire you can depend on, period. It lasts 3,000 miles and I ride about 3,500 a year. Good for just riding on the wide open road.
Review by mdjr47Reviewed 9/7/2017by mdjr47Casual CyclistOhio1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Very Nice Tire For the moneyVery well constructed tire. Couldn't beat the price for this good quality tire.
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Very well constructed tire. Couldn't beat the price for this good quality tire.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/5/2017by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast4 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Trash!Tire split within the first 8 miles.
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Tire split within the first 8 miles.
Review by TMReviewed 5/8/2017by TMCycling EnthusiastLouisville Ky6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Great value vs price !I have been mounting my tires through the last few tire replacements with my simple DIY tools. These tires mounted much easier and faster than previous tires purchased. And when they are mounted, these tires preform very well.
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I have been mounting my tires through the last few tire replacements with my simple DIY tools. These tires mounted much easier and faster than previous tires purchased. And when they are mounted, these tires preform very well.
Review by SE ScrapperReviewed 2/14/2020by SE ScrapperCasual Cyclist97266Great all around street tireNice lightweight tire. Rolls smooth and seats without a lot of finagling. Great tire for the price.
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Nice lightweight tire. Rolls smooth and seats without a lot of finagling. Great tire for the price.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/8/2019by AnonymousCasual CyclistPortland, OR.Excellent budget tireThis is an excellent tire and very affordable. It seats on the first try with no finessing required. Lightweight and long lasting.
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This is an excellent tire and very affordable. It seats on the first try with no finessing required. Lightweight and long lasting.