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http://velonews.competitor.com/where-th ... tires-fast

Did anyone else find it frustrating that they didn't bother to test a single tubular, and that they didn't test a butyl tube in any of the higher end clinchers?

It's almost a useful test, almost.

Considering the vast majority of racers that care about 5 watts are running tubulars, it's a pretty idiotic omission. But as my friend pointed out, "who reads Velonews?" :noidea:

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It's a shame, but on the other hand, better then including tubulars "glued" with tufo tape or 5 layers of mastik and then concluding that they have inferior CRR to most clinchers...

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by Denavelo

I've been hearing that the Sworks Turbo cotton is actually really good and durable.
A really good friend has been running them and says he hasn't ridden anything like them.
I just wish I could find them for cheaper than what they sell for. $80-100/tire costs more than my A4 wagon tires.
I'm more intrigued by the Bontrager Latex tubes.
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Interesting valve length on the Bontrager latex...wonder if they're pink...

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BrianAllan wrote:http://velonews.competitor.com/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road-what-makes-cycling-tires-fast

Did anyone else find it frustrating that they didn't bother to test a single tubular, and that they didn't test a butyl tube in any of the higher end clinchers?

It's almost a useful test, almost.

Considering the vast majority of racers that care about 5 watts are running tubulars, it's a pretty idiotic omission. But as my friend pointed out, "who reads Velonews?" :noidea:


The best example of why this is so annoying: The turbo pro was conveniently tested with a butyl tube while the sworks turbo was tested with latex... I bet they are really close in performance when they both have latex tubes. Like if it's a 1-2 watt difference why not save $20 and just buy the pros. What a coincidence :lol:

Like you said "almost." This is why conditions are all the same and all variables possible are eliminated/reduced except the one you are testing in rigorous scientific studies...

But give them credit, they are still a step above the blatant advertising/repeating of marketing terms in Peloton "reviews." :roll:


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Just caught that. Attention everyone, duplicate thread!

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Shutting this one down. Please continue in the other thread.
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