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Vredestein Fortezza Senso All Weather Road Tire

VredesteinFortezza Senso All Weather Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

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Review by J

Reviewed 6/17/2014
by J
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago, IL
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13 of 13 customers found this review helpful.
SImply one of the best tires to date!

These tires are in a category with only three others in my opionion. Vittoria Open Corsa, and Schwalbe Ultremo V-GuardOne. They have low rolling resistance, smooth casing construction for rough road assistance, very true to size, good weight, and the most puncture resistant tire in this group!

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Review by gretta''s mom

Reviewed 9/24/2018
by gretta''s mom
Cycling Enthusiast
buffalo, ny
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GREAT TIRES FOR WESTERN NY

Durable, Good grip in the rain. Everybody flatted in the rain but me !! Have used Vredesteins on my bike for 9 or 10 years now and won't be changing brands. I ride approx 800 to 1000 miles per year mostly on nice days but sometimes rain happens.

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Review by Drmitch

Reviewed 8/24/2018
by Drmitch
Big Easy, Louisiana.
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A great road bike tire.

Love the feel on the road. Nice cornering even in

wet conditions. Got them on sale which really increases the value per cost ratio. Over 3000 miles and not one flat. This tire comes highly recommended.

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Review by Marta

Reviewed 8/6/2018
by Marta
Puerto Rico
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Excellent tires

They are excellent rubber bands for all types of weather and for every runner from amateurs to elite.

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Review by Bivy

Reviewed 2/8/2018
by Bivy
Cycling Enthusiast
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire for any cyclist level.

I would recommend to anyone. Its low rolling resistance and grip on wet surfaces make it an deal tire for casual and competitive bikers.

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Review by Seven cycler

Reviewed 9/20/2017
by Seven cycler
Cycling Enthusiast
Virginia Beach VA
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Long lasting tire that provides an above average air pressure option

I have been using Vredestein Fortezza tires for 10 years on my Seven Axiom SL titanium road bike. They provide a wide range of tire pressure to suit the day and circumstance, lower pressure for easy days when buttery comfort is desirable, higher pressure when riding fast in club pacelines . I rarely have flats, and am confident of handling in either dry or wet conditions. They typically last four to five thousand miles which is my annual mileage.

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Review by BikerJosh

Reviewed 3/10/2017
by BikerJosh
Cycling Enthusiast
South Windsor CT
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good but are they supposed to crack?

I am a frequent rider and a heavier rider. Have been using these tires for a few years. The seem to hold up well Never had a flat. But my concern is that the red part of tire cracks very early in the life of the tire. Makes them look like they are going to fail on my next ride. I guess I keep tempting fate, but they have held up!

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Review by Mike H

Reviewed 3/6/2017
by Mike H
Danville, Ca
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Began separating

My Senso's started separating along the top beed in less than 300 miled

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/21/2017
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Best Tires

Great tires- soft ride- durable and long lasting

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Review by Paul

Reviewed 2/16/2017
by Paul
So Cali
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Great tire

I have been buying these tires for the past 3 years. I do triathlon and have had no trouble at all with these. I would highly recommend.

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Review by Mike h

Reviewed 10/14/2014
by Mike h
Competitive Racer
Quebec, can
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0 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
in general this is a good tire but expensif

Love it, very smooth and resisitant on gravel road. find it a bit expensif.

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Review by G. Ledesma

Reviewed 9/19/2014
by G. Ledesma
Cycling Enthusiast
Cupertino, CA
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8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Probably my favorites tires...

These may become my favorite tire after trying out the Vittoria Rubino Pro III Slicks, Michelin Pro4 Service Course, Continental GP4000 SII, and Veloflex Open Corsa tires.

I bought these in 700x25 sizes. Mounted on my 23mm rim, they measure about 27mm wide brand new, just a tad narrower compared to the GP4000 SII at 28mm.

Things I like

- Great balance of road feel, puncture protection, and durability (mileage).

- Availability in different colors on both 700x23 and 700x25 (if that's your thing)

- Good handling in inclement weather and bad roads

I've managed to get about 4,200 miles on the front tire and 3600 miles on the rear tire - the most I've managed to get out of the different tires I've tried. I decided to replace them preemptively without pushing it. There was some squaring and a lot of nicks, cuts, and bruising on the tread with some squaring, but nothing significant like significant wear of the material.

I'd definitely buy these again if they go on sale. They're a tad expensive at full retail of over $70, but at $30 they're a great deal.

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Review by Colnago

Reviewed 1/6/2017
by Colnago
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago, IL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
New tires make all the difference

I use these road tires on both of road bikes. Depending on the rims it can be a bit tight to get a fresh set on but once there you are set as it may be more of the rims than the tire themselves. Due to the weather conditions (I ride in the Midwest) and different terrains I find the tires do not wear out over the course of season. Again, that can be a function of how much you ride but I normally start riding in March and finish in late November so I'm on the bike a frequent basis each week.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/14/2015
by Anonymous
California
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Be careful about the fit

A nice light and durable tire for the money. I especially like the color choices.

But one of the tires wouldn't stay on my Rolf lan front rim. Had to buy a Bontrager R2 from my LBS. The fit is fine on the rear wheel though, both slid in easily without tire irons. Strange, variation in tolerances I guess. No flat spots on either rim.

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Review by Talyn

Reviewed 4/9/2015
by Talyn
Cycling Enthusiast
Montana
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
A good replacement for Tricomps

I almost panicked when Tricomps were replaced by these by they are just as good.

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Review by BIKE2night

Reviewed 4/3/2015
by BIKE2night
Competitive Racer
Portland, Oregon
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Training or race tire? BOTH!

Love these tires. I use to rely on Conti's 4000s however these are way better. These are light however durable AND the ride quality is identical to a race specific tire. Great tire for whatever weather is thrown your way.

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Review by Jasyves

Reviewed 3/19/2015
by Jasyves
Cycling Enthusiast
Qubec
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Last so long ! And very great performance!

From somebody who does more than 8000 miles per year these tires offers very good resistance against puncture and are comfortable and with great performance. I tried many others before but now I never buy anything than Vredestein.

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Review by Sam DeMartino

Reviewed 2/26/2015
by Sam DeMartino
Cycling Enthusiast
Savannag
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
My only tire for the past four years.

Very durable yet a smooth ride for an all weather rode tire. I have used them exclusively for the past four years. They come close to lasting one year (3600 mikes) for me. I used to experience flats periodically and have not had a flat since using these tires. I'm a fan.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/5/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Brooklyn, NY
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6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Fast and durable

I've been riding these tires for a couple of months and am quite impressed by their durability and speed. I haven't had a single flat yet, which is quite an achievement, considering that I mostly ride in Brooklyn, NY. My previous tires were Michelin Pro 4, Vredestein Gran Fondo and Conti Gatorskins. Only the Gatorskins are comparable in terms of durability, but they are heavier and slower.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/18/2014
by Anonymous
Durham NC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great all around tires

Ride is stable and confident around turns (25mm width at 105 psi). If they are like my previous sets of this line, they will be long wearing and puncture resistant. Great value.

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