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As I currently can't afford some 700c Gatorskins, what does anybody think about Vittoria rubino slicks...pro or wired? Just for commuting/leisure rides on Tarmac.
They have just arrived. Look ok...they match my head ....completely bald. Proof will be in the riding. Bet I struggle to get em onkneedrachen said:"'tis a proper tosspot that limey is, aye?"
I'm not familiar with those tires, but if they do the job, it was a good buy:thumbsup:
Was that an American pretending to be a Scotsman talking about an englishman? lolkneedrachen said:"'tis a proper tosspot that limey is, aye?"
I'm not familiar with those tires, but if they do the job, it was a good buy:thumbsup:
I just installed a set of folding Rubino Pro Slicks I got on sale last year for $24, can't comment on the flat resistance or the longevity yet, but they ride nice, typical Vittoria ride quality. I got them because they got high reviews and they were cheap.As I currently can't afford some 700c Gatorskins, what does anybody think about Vittoria rubino slicks...pro or wired? Just for commuting/leisure rides on Tarmac.
Did the swearing help get the tires on? I think true mechanics swear more then other people. Swearing probably engages the mechanical side of the brain more intensely.Well I put the mondo's on the road bike and they seem to be fine. Did get some rubino slicks for the single speed and have just spent an hour installing 'em. Deep section rims and tight tyres. There has been swearing......
Pic of end result
Now to test em
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It works for me............and I am no mechanic. Just had a quick spin....seem to ride well like you said. Hope they keep the flats away. Rode the zaffiros to their ultimate end... not one flat. Modern tyres do seem to be far better than they used to beDid the swearing help get the tires on? I think true mechanics swear more then other people. Swearing probably engages the mechanical side of the brain more intensely.
I'm looking forward to using the Vitt's Rubino Pro Slicks to see how they fair. All reviews I've read have been very high.IRode the zaffiros to their ultimate end... not one flat. Modern tyres do seem to be far better than they used to be