Anyone using Bontrager R4 tires?

[veloduffer]

I put on a set recently and they ride quite well (for my limited experience on them). They seem similar to the Schwalbe Ultremo ZX in terms of ride quality - good suppleness and traction. They're light (180 grams or so) and have 220 TPI casing. Moreover, they also come in 700x25, which I like for the rear.

They seem like a good alternative to Conti GP and Michelin Pro 3/4 (I have only used the Pro 3s), particularly that they are easier to mount. I just wanted to see if any forumite has more experience with these tires.

[AngryScientist]

220 tpi is respectable.

how much were these ?

[veloduffer]

220 tpi is respectable.

how much were these ?

List is $69.99 but they can be found for about $60. Oh, and they have an unconditional 30 day guarantee - if you don't like them, return them for full refund.

[FixedNotBroken]

List is $69.99 but they can be found for about $60. Oh, and they have an unconditional 30 day guarantee - if you don't like them, return them for full refund.

I have them on a set. I like them..and haven't had any problems. I prefer the Vittoria open Corsas but they do work well. Decently light as well.

[FixedNotBroken]

Also..one thing I question is the durability. I don't find them to be as durable as the Conti GP 4000s..but have more durability than the Michelin Pro3's. If you get what I'm saying.

[RacerJRP]

We sell quite a few of these where I work. None have come back so I would say that they are a very nice high-end tire comperable to the 4000s and Pro4.

[wasfast]

Raced with the Aero TT (on the TT Bike) which is a very similar tire. They are excellent, as good as Veloflex. With latex tubes, the Crr is very low.