Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Good to read a review from an user of both the Parigi-Roubaix and the Extra Leger tires. I agree the Parigi-Roubaix is the most difficult tire to install. Once installed, they stretch, and subsequent removal and reinstalling is much easier. I'll try the Compass tires once the Parigi-Roubaix need replacing.
I mount the Parigi-Roubaix on a set of rims that are "easier" and pump them up to max inflation for a few days and then they care mountable on my regular road wheels. Rolling resistence is a difficult call. I put the Extra Leger tires slower than Vittoria CX EVO III for sure but a touch quicker than both the Schwalbe One and the Parigi-Roubaix. All four of these are very good tires. My main issue with the Challenge is basically getting 800-900 miles out of a rear tire, which is only a bit more than I get from the Vittoria. Changing worn out tires that often is a pain.