Opinions on Vittoria Corsa 2.0?
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Opinions on Vittoria Corsa 2.0?
Currently using Specialized Turbo Cotton 26's on my 2017 Specialized Diverge. All pavement riding. Starting to look at my next set of tires. Love the Turbo Cottons but also interested in the Corsa 2.0. Love some opinions on them. Feedback? I ride roughly 400-500 miles a month. Thanks.
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Clincher or tubeless?
I'm still very interested in the tubeless variety, but too many reports of very tight beads/difficult mounting meant that Schwalbe and Conti tires have jumped ahead on the list of tires to try.
I'm still very interested in the tubeless variety, but too many reports of very tight beads/difficult mounting meant that Schwalbe and Conti tires have jumped ahead on the list of tires to try.
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My favorite combo
Corsa Speed G+ 2.0 TL 25c front (75psi)
Corsa G+ 2.0 TL 25c rear (80psi)
30cc orange endurance ea.
Grippy wet or dry, durability on par with GP5000
I like the GP5000, but Vittoria tires do ride sublime, and imo corner with more confidence
Corsa Speed G+ 2.0 TL 25c front (75psi)
Corsa G+ 2.0 TL 25c rear (80psi)
30cc orange endurance ea.
Grippy wet or dry, durability on par with GP5000
I like the GP5000, but Vittoria tires do ride sublime, and imo corner with more confidence
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What wheels and how were they in terms of mounting?
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Hunt, Reynolds, Zipp
Mount mostly by hand, not easy to inflate at first, use of a boost bottle, or compressed air is advised
I like the versatility of the Corsa tires as they do not required a hooked bead rim
Mount mostly by hand, not easy to inflate at first, use of a boost bottle, or compressed air is advised
I like the versatility of the Corsa tires as they do not required a hooked bead rim
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Nice - good to know. I have some Reynolds but the reports of tightness made me leery on the Corsas. Of course, with tubeless, reports of difficulty should be taken with a grain of salt, because you never know what kind of experience someone brings to the table, but what I'd heard was enough to make me take a pass when Excel had them on discount. Next time I'll grab some, though! Thanks!
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Nice - good to know. I have some Reynolds but the reports of tightness made me leery on the Corsas. Of course, with tubeless, reports of difficulty should be taken with a grain of salt, because you never know what kind of experience someone brings to the table, but what I'd heard was enough to make me take a pass when Excel had them on discount. Next time I'll grab some, though! Thanks!
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I would say that the vittorias feel extremely grippy in the dry but don’t inspire nearly as much confidence in the wet. Duh.
I have no way to objectively measure grip but I’d say they feel significantly grippier than my old, old Specialized turbo pros. Could be the compound, could be the age.
They definitely feel very comfortable at a given pressure, but you already have turbo cottons, which I imagine are similar. I wouldn’t use the word “fast” to describe them unfortunately. I’m sure they are fast, but they don’t have that floaty-glidy feel unless I pump them up quite hard, harder than I’m willing to.
I have no way to objectively measure grip but I’d say they feel significantly grippier than my old, old Specialized turbo pros. Could be the compound, could be the age.
They definitely feel very comfortable at a given pressure, but you already have turbo cottons, which I imagine are similar. I wouldn’t use the word “fast” to describe them unfortunately. I’m sure they are fast, but they don’t have that floaty-glidy feel unless I pump them up quite hard, harder than I’m willing to.
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I would say that the vittorias feel extremely grippy in the dry but don’t inspire nearly as much confidence in the wet. Duh.
I have no way to objectively measure grip but I’d say they feel significantly grippier than my old, old Specialized turbo pros. Could be the compound, could be the age.
They definitely feel very, very comfortable at a given pressure, but you already have turbo cottons, which I imagine are similar. I wouldn’t use the word “fast” to describe them unfortunately. I’m sure they are fast, but they don’t have that floaty-glidy feel unless I pump them up quite hard, harder than I’m willing to.
I have no way to objectively measure grip but I’d say they feel significantly grippier than my old, old Specialized turbo pros. Could be the compound, could be the age.
They definitely feel very, very comfortable at a given pressure, but you already have turbo cottons, which I imagine are similar. I wouldn’t use the word “fast” to describe them unfortunately. I’m sure they are fast, but they don’t have that floaty-glidy feel unless I pump them up quite hard, harder than I’m willing to.
Small data point of course
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I think there’s a very low cap on much confidence can be delivered in the rain. I haven’t descended too much in the rain. Most of my rain experience is on flatter rides so 🤷♂️ I’ll defer to you.