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Conti comps V vittoria corsa graphene 2.0 (tubbies)
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So we have used conti comps for 20 years now for Ironman and been pretty much bombproof
Have recently gone to the corsas just cause they are newer “tech” but unsure they are any faster , in fact if u compare watt to watt v ironman bike times on same course (different year) they actually seem slower
The contis have normal tubes sown in v the corsas having latex tubes

We are racing kona next week and had pretty much decided to use the corsas, but after a week of riding Queen K the corsas have been pretty cut up but are yet to puncture
Race day is super clean though as u can ride on the road not the filthy shoulder , but the loop in town before the queen k can be pretty messy

As there is pretty much no data/testing on tubular tyres anymore, happy to take any feedback to help the decision
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Re: Conti comps V vittoria corsa graphene 2.0 (tubbies) [ironpo] [ In reply to ]
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https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/compare/continental-competition-2016-vs-vittoria-corsa-g-tubular-2016-vs-vittoria-corsa-speed-tubular-2017

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Re: Conti comps V vittoria corsa graphene 2.0 (tubbies) [fredly] [ In reply to ]
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My personal experience with those three tires at the track are very similar to those results.

Conti Comp...ehhh, they're ok, very durable, honestly I'd rather ride on GP5000 clinchers and I hate clinchers at the track.
Vittoria Corsa G2, a little better but still measurable with my PM
Vittoria Corsa Speed, a lot better.

Still, none are as fast as the Pista Speed but the OP shouldn't use those on the road
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Re: Conti comps V vittoria corsa graphene 2.0 (tubbies) [jaretj] [ In reply to ]
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jaretj wrote:
My personal experience with those three tires at the track are very similar to those results.

Conti Comp...ehhh, they're ok, very durable, honestly I'd rather ride on GP5000 clinchers and I hate clinchers at the track.
Vittoria Corsa G2, a little better but still measurable with my PM
Vittoria Corsa Speed, a lot better.

Still, none are as fast as the Pista Speed but the OP shouldn't use those on the road
Thanks but we won’t be using the corsa speed in a race , too risky
Thanks
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Re: Conti comps V vittoria corsa graphene 2.0 (tubbies) [ironpo] [ In reply to ]
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Never an issue with Corsa Speeds in both tubular or tubeless/latex tube. People get paranoid and over hype the noise about that tire. It’s a race, you’re leaving time in the corse by not using the fastest gear.
Nothing even remotely testing as fast as the Corsa Speed unless maybe some FMBs but no public data for them.
1 1/2 of orange seal in each for reassurance if in doubt.
And with the race being a week away, proper glueing for speed should be getting done NOW, 3 on the rim, 2 on the tire. No tape. If you’re not doing that then rent a set of wheels.
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