Vittoria Open Pave Evo CG

Wooliferkins

Has anybody tried these? Any thoughts on them before I invest 26 beers in them?

redddraggon

I wouldn't use them for commuting

cjcp

+1.

Wooliferkins

Any particular reason folks?

cjcp

Ah, yes - sorry.

I've been told they're very good for "cobble-spanking", but are prone to cutting up. I'm considering a set of Paves for training, but too much detritus on the commuting roads for me to want to risk them at that price.

daviesee

I use 'em and love 'em.

I use them exclusively on my road bike which is also used as a commuter for 8 months of the year.
2000 miles and one p-visit that was my fault for going over a flint track :oops:
Very smooth ride even at high pressures.
The roads I go on have more than their fair share of potholes and general crud but are remarkably light on glass though.

I will get them again but I am open to suggestions from those who know better. From experience, not here say.

Anything as good, as comfy and cheaper? or
As good, as comfy and last longer?

PS:- How much are beers in your area? 26 could be cheap, or expensive!

cjcp

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... vo&start=0

I've said "read" in there, but I think it was a clubmate who told me over the forum. Is that "read" or "heard"?

@daviesee - I use Durano Pluses for the commute after a recommendation from some folks on here (used Gatorskins before then). I pumped them up to 105psi on Monday and the ride felt quite firm, but they're great - have also used them on weekend training rides and for the recent Surrey Rumble (76 miles). Have also used them numerous times over the cobbles on Wapping Hig St - it ain't Flanders, but I go at a fair lick for a laugh and they're not in greatest shape. Ideally, I'd prefer a softer tyre for longer, weekend rides during the summer, but like my GP4000Ses. And the Paves are green. Just not sure the green will go with my silver and black frame :P .

gabriel959

They are the best tyre ever but I wouldn't use them for commuting if that makes sense.

cjcp

gabriel959 wrote:

They are the best tyre ever but I wouldn't use them for commuting if that makes sense.

I'm trying to resist buying some. You're not helping matters.

gabriel959

cjcp wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

They are the best tyre ever but I wouldn't use them for commuting if that makes sense.

I'm trying to resist buying some. You're not helping matters.

I've had Continental Attack/Force, Michelin Pro Races, Krylions, Rubino Pros... you name it and these are the smoothest tyres ever. I haven't had any cuts either but I have only done around 50 miles on them so I don't know how well they will hold up.

Wooliferkins

I've ordered them, here Monday.

cjcp

Can you report back on their performance (with something other than "they look soooooooooooooooo coooooooooooooooooooooool" because of their colour ? Gabriel's got me very tempted.

gabriel959

i should be able to tell you more on sunday eve after the 60 sunday ride.

Clever Pun

this thread should carry a wallet warning

holybinch

2 words: Green Tyres.
No chance for me

gabriel959

they cost 64 for a pair so yes!!!

Wooliferkins

cjcp wrote:

Can you report back on their performance (with something other than "they look soooooooooooooooo coooooooooooooooooooooool" because of their colour ? Gabriel's got me very tempted.

They're gonna clash like hell on the blue bike Yep will post.

Wooliferkins

gabriel959 wrote:

they cost 64 for a pair so yes!!!

It's nice being in the trade :oops:

il_principe

gabriel959 wrote:

they cost 64 for a pair so yes!!!

For that money they ought to be sodding amazing. I'd like to try a pair some time but I'm pretty happy with Attack/Force & Pro Race 3....

itboffin

Wooliferkins wrote:

Has anybody tried these? Any thoughts on them before I invest 26 beers in them?

If i could get them for that price i'd bite your arm off

Cafewanda

Wooliferkins wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

they cost 64 for a pair so yes!!!

It's nice being in the trade :oops:

and you've not started a sideline? :shock:

cjcp

Il Principe wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

they cost 64 for a pair so yes!!!

For that money they ought to be sodding amazing. I'd like to try a pair some time but I'm pretty happy with Attack/Force & Pro Race 3....

I expected more from the King of Bling. Very disappointing.

itboffin

Wooliferkins wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

they cost 64 for a pair so yes!!!

It's nice being in the trade :oops:

Dude I will ride out there and kick you in the arse :evil:

gabriel959

theh are amazing. Much much better than the contis and in a different league to the proracers. Definetely worth it evem with the colour clashing!!!

Wooliferkins

itboffin wrote:

Wooliferkins wrote:

Has anybody tried these? Any thoughts on them before I invest 26 beers in them?

If i could get them for that price i'd bite your arm off

It's nearer to that Lunnon plalce here, the beers more 'spensive. (And its nearly all poxy greene king!) We don't get county discount on 6X

cjcp

gabriel959 wrote:

theh are amazing. Much much better than the contis and in a different league to the proracers. Definetely worth it evem with the colour clashing!!!

You don't listen, do you? Go. Away.

Actually, if you could let me know how get on with them this weekend, that would be great.

The possible colour clash won't be a problem. I'm hardly a sartorial tsunami on the bike as it is, so one more clash isn't going to matter.

Eau Rouge

Green Pave tyres don't clash, they just make the bike look more pro.

cjcp

Eau Rouge wrote:

Green Pave tyres don't clash, they just make the bike look more pro.

You're drunk on the Classics already, aren't you?

Wooliferkins

Initial Thoughts
Original Tyres 25mm wired Gatorskins pressure 110psi. 2x 6.5m wet commutes

The scales; Considerably lighter than original
Fitting; No problem.
Ride; Inflation 120psi. Feel sharper underfoot, Cornering in wet much improved. While I've only ever completely lost it in the wet once on the Conti's, riding normally I dont feel on the edge of traction. They ride over the hardcore that passes for resurfacing in Oxfordshire with ease seeming to transmit less buzz to the bars. This may well be the higher inflation pressure.
I'm impressed so far. Will post more long term.

Yes they're green, no they don't match the bike, they do smell lovely when new. Cool, I'm 46 with a beard, Emma Thomson saying "arse" on Desert Island Discs is cool. Actually it's something very different but let's not discuss that.

cjcp

Cool. 8)

Ta. Will await further reports before buying what I consider to be a very cool pair of tyres.

gabriel959

Apparently the Paves are the ultimate clincher tyre on wet surfaces, havent tried them yet on a torrential downpour to testify it though...