Challenge Strada Biancha TLR not sitting correctly - Page 4

R3awak3n · #46 02-20-2019, 04:57 PM

ok I give up, removed half the layer of the tape, same crap.

Jaybee · #47 02-20-2019, 05:03 PM

There are other tires that don't do this. I'd punt.

R3awak3n · #48 02-20-2019, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaybee

There are other tires that don't do this. I'd punt.

yeah I messaged bike tires direct asking if I can get a refund or should I just throw em in the trash. I don't have time for this crap, this has cost me at least 2 hours or more of my life I will not get back. Not worth it.

R3awak3n · #49 02-20-2019, 05:50 PM

Major props to bike tires direct for taking bad these.

I have some specialized roubaix pro 2bliss in the mail so lets hope those are better

Bonesbrigade · #50 02-20-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Major props to bike tires direct for taking bad these.

I have some specialized roubaix pro 2bliss in the mail so lets hope those are better

I have some challenge gravel grinders TLR 38s in transit from bike24 - hopefully mine are ok!

R3awak3n · #51 02-20-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonesbrigade

I have some challenge gravel grinders TLR 38s in transit from bike24 - hopefully mine are ok!

I hope so too. I think this might just be from the rim/tire combo, or maybe I got some bad tires but regardless, I never had to spend more than 10 minutes mounting a tire (non tubeless, tubeless can suck some times but even then lets say 20 minutes). I don't want this kind of tire in my life.

Let us know how your experience goes.

Bonesbrigade · #52 02-20-2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I hope so too. I think this might just be from the rim/tire combo, or maybe I got some bad tires but regardless, I never had to spend more than 10 minutes mounting a tire (non tubeless, tubeless can suck some times but even then lets say 20 minutes). I don't want this kind of tire in my life.

Let us know how your experience goes.

I agree. The only “bad” tires I’ve had out of the box over the years that I can remember were 2 Conti 4000s with bad beads and a compass 650x48 with a bad bead. I’ll give an update - to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever owned a challenge tire.

charliedid · #53 02-20-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Major props to bike tires direct for taking bad these.

I have some specialized roubaix pro 2bliss in the mail so lets hope those are better

Like

PS I wasn't joking when I said I tossed them in the garbage. I paid less than wholesale but so what....

R3awak3n · #54 02-20-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by charliedid

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PS I wasn't joking when I said I tossed them in the garbage. I paid less than wholesale but so what....

That is where mine were headed, I would not sell these to anyone.

Also just from trying to mount this tire, they are coming unthreaded around the beads, I can pull threads away, maybe this is fine but never seen something like it.

jtbadge · #55 02-20-2019, 06:53 PM

Bike Tires Direct price matched Excel Sports' $32 each price for GravelKings. With their "slick" version now in a 32 and 38 size, no real reason to put up with all of the issues with Strada Biancas anymore. It's a shame Challenge didn't actually improve their game over their old models when creating the new tubeless ready tires.

charliedid · #56 02-20-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

That is where mine were headed, I would not sell these to anyone.

Also just from trying to mount this tire, they are coming unthreaded around the beads, I can pull threads away, maybe this is fine but never seen something like it.

Greener pastures :-)

R3awak3n · #57 02-20-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jtbadge

Bike Tires Direct price matched Excel Sports' $32 each price for GravelKings. With their "slick" version now in a 32 and 38 size, no real reason to put up with all of the issues with Strada Biancas anymore. It's a shame Challenge didn't actually improve their game over their old models when creating the new tubeless ready tires.

I have some specialized ones coming through just because the GKs 32s are not tubeless but BTD gave me some store credit so I may just get some 38mm GKs as well. Can't wait till they release the 35mm ones.

glepore · #58 02-20-2019, 07:15 PM

So unfortunate, its across their entire line - poor qc/dimensional control.

adampaiva · #59 02-20-2019, 08:28 PM

Challenge tire install complaints seem to be as old as time but does anyone have any experience of actually riding these new TLR models?
I have actually managed to always have good luck with the handmade supple cased Challenge tires, which I think are now called their “pro” models. I’m TLR curious so assuming I get lucky and they mount easy and no QC issues, how does the ride compare for these vulcanized tires?
I’m in inner turmoil between the Challenge TLR, Challenge Pro, or Compass for my 2019 bike refreshes.

nalax · #60 02-20-2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonesbrigade

I have some challenge gravel grinders TLR 38s in transit from bike24 - hopefully mine are ok!

I got a set of the Gravel Grinder TLR from BTD last fall and FWIW they were easy to install tubeless and ride well. They are on a set of WTB Chris Cross rims (19mm id) where they measure a little over 39mm wide. I also had the tubed version which was trouble free. Both versions seem to wear fast though.

I've also heard that the Strada Bianche were hard to install in the non tubeless version as well. It's unfortunate that their QC appears to be a challenge.