[DRB]

So as I'm waiting for the Thursday group ride to come thru, lo and behold I notice that I've got cords showing thru on my rear tire. The Vittoria Diamonte Pro had been on my bike for a long time. I'd worn a really nice flat on the rear and the front was fairly worn as well.

Go to get some more today and the shop is out... FVCK! Having such good luck with two sets of Vittorias in a row, I decide to buy some Vittoria Open Pave EVO CG (black not green). The only thing is that they are a bit heavier but two guys I trust say they ride really really nice.

Anyhoo we shall see.

 

[DirtyMike]

You wont be dissapointed, they are nice, and pair up very well with the Latex tubes

 

[loco-gringo]

I ran Diamante Pros for a bit. I have been running Open Corsa EVO CXs for a bit and like them tons better. Fast and rail like.

 

[DRB]

First ride. I need to run a little less pressure with these than the diamontes. Also amazing how much different a rounded tire rides then one that has been worn flat.

 

[loco-gringo]

I run 130 to 140 and like it. They fly in turns. The only tires I like nearly as well are Vredsteins, but I unfortunately don't do a ton with Veltec, so I don't stock them much. I also ran 140 in Diamante Pros and with Vred Fortezza SEs.

I hope to change that soon.

 

[James]

I run 130 to 140 and like it. They fly in turns. The only tires I like nearly as well are Vredsteins, but I unfortunately don't do a ton with Veltec, so I don't stock them much. I also ran 140 in Diamante Pros and with Vred Fortezza SEs.

I hope to change that soon.

Let's change that then!

 

[DirtyMike]

You run 140 in Diamontes????? Damn dude, I run 95 front 110 rear and I weigh in at 252. Just never found that having more than that rolled better, but sure made for a rough ride.

 

[loco-gringo]

You run 140 in Diamontes????? Damn dude, I run 95 front 110 rear and I weigh in at 252. Just never found that having more than that rolled better, but sure made for a rough ride.

Yup. I do the same in my Open Corsa EVOs.

btw - it's Diamante.

http://www.vittoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8075&Itemid=116

 

[DirtyMike]

Yup. I do the same in my Open Corsa EVOs.

btw - it's Diamante.

http://www.vittoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8075&Itemid=116

Oh here we go, pick on me for my spelling, Either way I knew what you meant, you knew what I mean. You could have just said go read your tire or somehting cool like that.!!!!!

 

[-dustin]

****...i run 130 in my Sprinter Gatorskins. I can't imagine going higher than that. Especially on a clincher.

 

[loco-gringo]

Oh here we go, pick on me for my spelling, Either way I knew what you meant, you knew what I mean. You could have just said go read your tire or somehting cool like that.!!!!!

I was picking on drb too.

 

[eric strt6]

I ran Diamante Pros for a bit. I have been running Open Corsa EVO CXs for a bit and like them tons better. Fast and rail like.

I second the open corsa EVo's

closest clincher to a tubular that Ive ridden

 

[DirtyMike]

Maybe, just maybe, that is why they are listed as an "Open Tubular"!!!




Seriously though, try them with a Latex tube, you will be even more amazed at how they feel

 

[loco-gringo]

Punctured the back on a sharp rock on the same road that killed a tubular tire two weeks ago. Booted it and rode on. 1 mile later I blew it out again. This time at 35 mph. That sucks on a clincher for sure. I fixed it this time and rode another 38 miles. It's toast, but I still got a good ride with lots of climbing in. I'm going to carry an Edge 305 next week and get a profile. I think we will all be surprised.

I still really like these tires, but will see how the other V named tires work out. I may end up being a convert from Vittorias.

 

[DRB]

Punctured the back on a sharp rock on the same road that killed a tubular tire two weeks ago. Booted it and rode on. 1 mile later I blew it out again. This time at 35 mph. That sucks on a clincher for sure. I fixed it this time and rode another 38 miles. It's toast, but I still got a good ride with lots of climbing in. I'm going to carry an Edge 305 next week and get a profile. I think we will all be surprised.

I still really like these tires, but will see how the other V named tires work out. I may end up being a convert from Vittorias.

Does anyone else see this as a pathetic (though decent) attempt at scoring some free tires from James?

 

[James]

Does anyone else see this as a pathetic (though decent) attempt at scoring some free tires from James?

Hey, he could mean Veloflex.

And who is to say that we haven't already been in contact..

 

[loco-gringo]

Does anyone else see this as a pathetic (though decent) attempt at scoring some free tires from James?

That is totally not the case. I'm not cheap when it comes to bike stuff. I look like a hobo, but I have nice bikes.