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gabriel959

How good are they as a training tyre? Are they worth getting in the last day of the sale at Ribble or should I get something else?

I know you guys got them a couple of months back and was wondering what your experiences have been with them.

Bhima

I've tried the standard Rubino tyres (not "pro"), and they lasted me about 10,000k. Problem is, no matter what you pump them up to, they always feel rock hard. Puncture-proof-ness is amazing. Only ever got 1 in the rear. I think the pro version is a little softer although i'm unsure of how this affects puncture resistance.

redddraggon

Still not got ours yet :roll:

Infamous

Bhima wrote:

I've tried the standard Rubino tyres (not "pro"), and they lasted me about 10,000k. Problem is, no matter what you pump them up to, they always feel rock hard. Puncture-proof-ness is amazing. Only ever got 1 in the rear. I think the pro version is a little softer although i'm unsure of how this affects puncture resistance.

skinson

I have the normal Rubino tyres on and only got 1 puncture in 1500 miles. I've just got a set of pro 3's for my new ksyrium elite wheels but haven't tried them out yet. Very easy to fit just thumbs, and reasonable price.
Dave

softlad

Rubino Pros are excellent tyres - worth every penny....

hopper1

Infamous wrote:

Bhima wrote:

I've tried the standard Rubino tyres (not "pro"), and they lasted me about 10,000k. Problem is, no matter what you pump them up to, they always feel rock hard. Puncture-proof-ness is amazing. Only ever got 1 in the rear. I think the pro version is a little softer although i'm unsure of how this affects puncture resistance.

Bhima is out of the closet :shock:

JamesB

Yes IMHO they`re pretty good tyres, hard wearing and puncture proof; However I have found them to be quite slippery on wetter / muddy lanes so am now using Mich Krylions for winter instead (when I `m not on hybrid bike to cope with the ice / snow issues current that is)

redddraggon

Well they only just came today

gabriel959

amazing, I ordered mine a couple of weeks ago and received them in a couple of days!!!

Ribble don't like you!!!

redddraggon

Well to be fair, the original ones were robbed by Royal Mail (I guess), and Ribble sent some more out. They sent them yesterday and I got them today.

Scrumple

redddraggon wrote:

Well they only just came today

my turn for a fnarr

freehub

Never even noticed this thread until typing rubino pro 3 into google

Was trying to find info as to which way on the wheel they go, was wondering if it matters due to the tread? Gonna fit em like now.

redddraggon

Done 95 miles on them this weekend.

Feel faster than the Michelin Krylion Carbons. Can't really comment on their puncture resistance just yet though, 95 miles isn't enough to say.

I'd definitely get more of them

Wappygixer

My rubino pros are now 2 years old.
I commute on them everyday through all the glass in stockport.
Cant fault them at all.I love them so much I've got another pair waiting to go on when these are toast.

sampras38

I've been using the folding Rubino Pro's on my Scott for a while now and only had one puncture. And they've been on Sportives and the Alps. Nice tyres imo.

I have the Michelin Krylion Carbon's on my winter bike and they're fine too, although contrary to most people's view that they're good in the wet, I actually find them quite slippery.

milese

Any more reviews on the Vittoria Rubino Pro 3's now you've all had them for another month?

Would they be a good choice for my 'good' bike, that will be used for some sportives, group rides and maybe the odd time trial or crit?

225g seems reasonable, and they seem to get good reviews for puncture proofness as well as being £16 each.

Are they fast and stable in the wet?

Ah, also, how much lighter are Vittoria Butyl Ultralite Tubes going to be compared to a regular spesh tube?

Thanks.

pianoman

The Ultralite tubes are probably in the region of about 30-35g lighter than the regular Specialized ones, the Turbo Light is apparently 68 grams and saves 40s on the standard Spesh model.

Regarding Vittoria inner tubes, whatever happened to the Latex tubes? Or the EVO 55's? Did they decide that Supersonic-esque tubes are more trouble than they're worth and just make light tyres instead?

I like the look of the Rubino's, sounds like they're good all rounders that actually last a decent length of time, and though anyone can be unlucky (I can actually see the puncture belt through a small but deep cut in my Schwalbe Stelvios) it's more bearable I guess if you've only paid £30-40 for training tyres. And yes, before you ask, other parts of the Stelvio tyre have mysteriously changed colour.........is that the cvanvas starting to show its ugly head? If so it's off to see which of my local shops does the best deal on the Vittorias I guess :P

Anyone tried any of the Diamante Pro tyres? Apparently there's a 170g version that includes the PRB 2.0 belt! Sounds like the lightest if you don't want to take the "Supersonic Gamble". Yet no-one has mentioned them, everyone's raving about the Open Corsas which apparently don't last much beyond 1000 miles :shock:

redddraggon

I've done a loada miles on my Rubino Pro 3s now totally on sh1tty glassy c1ty roads and I've not noticed any cuts, and they seem to roll better than the Krylion Carbons.

I'll be sticking with them for quite a while I reckon.

Airwave

I've done about 500miles on my pro 3's so far.That includes some flint strewn lanes.Just one cut in the front tyre,but not through belt so not to worried about it.Otherwise there pretty much intact.They roll nicely&grip well enough in to high speed corners.Used them in the wet a couple of time no problems,but i tend to be a lot more careful in the wet anyway.I'm happy enough with them that i'll be using them in a TT on sunday.

huuregeil

PianoMan wrote:

Anyone tried any of the Diamante Pro tyres? Apparently there's a 170g version that includes the PRB 2.0 belt! Sounds like the lightest if you don't want to take the "Supersonic Gamble". Yet no-one has mentioned them, everyone's raving about the Open Corsas which apparently don't last much beyond 1000 miles :shock:

Yes, see my comment on the Red Tyres thread. I have the regular 195g version, but the 175g Light gets good feedback on weightweenies, for example. I think they're excellent,a more supple ride than PR3s but not quite as grippy. Not quite as nice a ride as Open Corsas but lighter and make far more economic sense. My open corsa rear has 1500miles on it and is just starting to show the casing. At £30+ a pop, this is expensive per mile! So far (500ish miles) the Diamantes are holding up much much better. I saw a rolling resistance comparison done on a drum kind of thing (might have been a Tour magazine report?) - anyway, the Diamante Pro Light was right at the top of the clincher table. Couple this with the light weight and smooth ride, and I think this makes for an excellent race tyre, particularly if it's dry. I'll be buying again.

pianoman

Well I suppose the thing about "soft ride quality" on Open Corsas does make sense if you use an aero carbon frame with massive stiff tubes and a straight fork. On the other hand, I use a titanium bike for everything that uses a slightly curved fork, so it's already very comfortable! Also, the Diamante range appear to have a nice understated look, with a bit of silver where the name is.

Looking good

what brakes

i have used the cheap rubino's which are hard but wear well and no punctures over the winter,

I now have the rubino pro's on and they do feel much softer i have to keep looking down to see if i have a puncture or something! and they have good grip. So much better than the cheapo rubbinos.

huuregeil

PianoMan wrote:

Well I suppose the thing about "soft ride quality" on Open Corsas does make sense if you use an aero carbon frame with massive stiff tubes and a straight fork. On the other hand, I use a titanium bike for everything that uses a slightly curved fork, so it's already very comfortable! Also, the Diamante range appear to have a nice understated look, with a bit of silver where the name is.

Suppleness isn't just about comfort, it's also about rolling resistance and grip on rough (i.e. non-smooth, like most of the UK!) roads.

rokkala

Anybody who has been using the Open Corsas able to comment on what the grip is like in the wet? Had got a pair for carbon bike and was going to put them on, but read somewhere the grip in wet wasn't great.

Better off waiting a couple of months until i fit them, or are they any good in the wet? I'm used to Conti GP4000S and 4 seaons tyres.