These are good tires that I have purchased and mounted many times. They do have a tight fit but I have always been able to mount them to my Campagnolo wheels with my hands and the occasional assistance of a tire lever. Have used Vittoria, Continental, Hutchinson, and Vredesteins and I now look specifically for the Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp. Usually can pick them up on sale in early winter. Good rollers, grippy in corners, and no major flatting issues. Sure, the occasional flat here and there but that is something I have experienced with every brand of tire I have ever ridden. I tend to get a couple thousand miles out of these tires if I push it.
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These are fantastic racing tires. They can hold up to 145 psi, and have a higher kevlar count than most other tires in this price range (less flats. They have a very hard and fast feel on the road, but not like a hard cased tire. Also, the Vredestein tubes are great, and you can get them with up to an 80mm stem, perfect for dish rims (i have 404's) because you can get rid of those faulty valve adapters.
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This is a good training tire. I have ridden Mich Pro 3, Specialized Turbo. The best thing is that at 145 psi, you glide across the road. I increased my cruising speed abut 3mph on the flats. NOT a great tire for steep climbs. The center tread is a bit grippy and makes the wheel spin up hard to maintain, especially at 12%. I have run over tons of sharp rocks etc...unlike the Mich Pro 3, no flats. I have about 1500 miles on this tire and like it. I will probably return to Mich Pro 3 or 4 though for the faster part of the summer.
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This is about as good as it gets for a racing tire. I'd consider it a poor mans Corsa Evo. They improve ride quality significantly, are sensational in wet, and also pretty cut resistant for such a refined riding tire. For those that had difficulties installing this tire on their wheel, I'd probably suggest they revisit proper installation technique. Make sure the bead is in the channel before working the second bead on. They need every millimeter to get seated. I've installed this tire on practically every rim made, without tire levers. If you have weak fingers and hands, consider soaking the tires in warm water in the kitchen sink before hhaving a go at it, and you'll be suprised. Its unfortunate that folks gave bad review for such a fine tire because they didn't know how to properly mount them. Great value for money. A racing or training tire. Not for a commuter though.
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For years I used this tire. Then decided to try Michelin Pro 3 and some Continentals. I'm back with Vredestein. The TriComps are the most durable of all I've tried. And it's nice to be able to cram 140+ psi into these babies!!!! They roll like a dream. The last set I had on my Trek Madone went well over 3,000 miles before I had to replace a tube. And even then the tire was usable for 1,000+ more miles. Just like the Michelins, be prepared for a tougher-than-usual roadside tube change: they can be difficult to press onto the rims. Carry and extra tire lever--or even 2--and you should be fine. If you've got weak hands, head to a bike shop for the fix.
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