Vittoria Open Tubulars

[raindog]

Just got a pair of Vittoria Open Tubular 290 TPI for 20 euros each, when the cheapest I've seen on the net are around 35 euros each.
there are some here
http://www.cyclesetsports.com/boutique_fr_article_1497.html
I'm well chuffed, but has anyone on here used them? I'll wait till spring to fit them but I'm just wondering what they're like.

 

[gaz]

http://www.vittoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=242&Itemid=209 see vittoria's site for details on the tyres.

Probably a good deal, i like vittoria and just upgraded my tyres to the Rubino Pro

 

[accountantpete]

Aren't they clinchers?

 

[raindog]

Yes, but they call them "open" tubulars. Everyone seems to be saying that they give the nearest feeling of riding with tubs. Can't wait to try them. It's bloody years and years since I've ridden tubs.

 

[MajorMantra]

I got a pair of the 320tpi Open Corsa EVO CXs the other day for £35 in a LBS. One of them is now on the front of the Ribble, the other will go on when the rear PR3 dies.

I'm a bit sceptical of the whole 'open tubular' thing but they have a nice round profile and they're pretty light, so who knows?

In a few months I might have a more useful opinion on them.

Matthew

 

[accountantpete]

I'd recommend using latex inner tubes with them if you are keen on performance and don't mind pumping the tyres up every 3 days. I have them with Veloflex Records and they roll really well.

Parkers do the cheapest I could find

http://www.parker-international.co....oogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid4976

ps I select the slow and free postage option - they get to you in the same time.

 

[raindog]

I've tried latex tubes and I got peed off with the speed at which they lost air.

I was hoping that someone was going to turn-up and say "yeah, you'l feel a massive difference in performance with those Vittorias"

 

[accountantpete]

I've tried latex tubes and I got peed off with the speed at which they lost air.

I was hoping that someone was going to turn-up and say "yeah, you'l feel a massive difference in performance with those Vittorias"

TBH I have just gone down the expensive wheels route and the differences are subtle rather than "WOW!!!" - I don't think the tyres will be any different in this respect.