Tan wall tires

[ERK55]

Originally Posted by booglebug

Thanks, didn’t know about these

The Continental “tan wall” tires don’t really resemble other tan wall tires... the sidewall is a dark brown. From a distance you might mistake them for all-black tires.

[booglebug]

Originally Posted by ERK55

The Continental “tan wall” tires don’t really resemble other tan wall tires... the sidewall is a dark brown. From a distance you might mistake them for all-black tires.

Thanks, may wait till they get it right but really like the tire

[Hellgate]

25mm Corsa G's with latex tubes, fast and comfortable.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by bjf

nice-riding retro-looking clincher

Look no further...Vittoria Corsa G+

[bjf]

Originally Posted by weisan

Look no further...Vittoria Corsa G+

Agreed. Already ordered. I love those tires; just didn't know they come in tan wall version.

[rustychisel]

Originally Posted by jemdet

Moving straight past easy jokes about authentically dangerous Italian parts - I've had issues with delam on Challenge tires, and I know that others have as well.

My experience will Veloflex consists of four sets of masters and one set of corse. All in 23 or 25. My biggest gripe thus far, aside from flats in the rain, is the move of the manufacturer label from the sidewall to the rubber. A terrible transgression, but one I'll put up with for miles and miles of fast, comfortable riding. I have put them through the **** and they have always come out clean.

That being said - their tires are handmade. And, as with anything handmade, there are unknowns, accepted tolerances and human error built into the final product. The pair I mounted this week could explode on my first ride, who knows. I trust them because of my own anecdotal evidence. I take your experiences into account, too, and would be concerned if the next thirty replies were people who also had problems.

thoughtful post, and agree.

My experience involves many many sets of Veloflex Master, Black, etc, and are totally positive. Most sublime riding tyres I've used.

Of course, had a couple of failures: including loss of skin and motor function trying to mount them, but they stretch on easily after that.

[mtechnica]

Are the Victorias durable?

[Dougb]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

25mm Corsa G's with latex tubes, fast and comfortable.

Not to hijack this thread too much, but what is your experience like with the latex? I concluded that for a lazy street rider like me, the increased risk of flats and the need to pump up them up daily wouldn’t be worth the weight gains. But I’ve yet to try it out actually. These would be the tires I would do it with.

Thanks

[Hellgate]

For everyday street riding it's probably not worth it. But for event rides they're awesome. I check my air before each ride so it's not a big deal.

I rode a fast century yesterday with chipseal, alligator cracks, gravel on pavement, etc. The combo didn't miss a beat. Very fast and comfortable.

[Dougb]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

For everyday street riding it's probably not worth it. But for event rides they're awesome. I check my air before each ride so it's not a big deal.

I rode a fast century yesterday with chipseal, alligator cracks, gravel on pavement, etc. The combo didn't miss a beat. Very fast and comfortable.

Thanks for confirming that.

[thegunner]

so i picked up a set of wheels with clemente LGG strada's and they've been pleasantly nice as well. probably run these in combo with all black conti 4000s

[Devotion]

Another +1 vote for the Clement Strada LGG.
I have put these tires on 5 builds I have done for Eroica California. At Eroica, each bike traveled 100+ miles, with over 30 miles unpaved. Not ONE flat. That's as good of a testimonial as I need to make me a believer!

[doubleklobbs]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

25mm Corsa G's with latex tubes, fast and comfortable.

I just grabbed this set up. I selected "Para" as the sidewall colour. I presume this is a tan wall colour? I couldn't find any photo relating to "Para" elsewhere online.

[steamer]

LGGs are super slow and draggy feeling. They dont perform very well either on Crr drum tests.

[djm]

Originally Posted by Dougb

I’m surprised no one has mentioned Compass Chinook Pass tires, although I think the smallest they come in is 28cs.

Cayuse Pass is 26-622.