Originally Posted by
chasm54
Well, I have experience, but it's recent so I can't help much with regard to durability. I'm currently running a set of Challenge Criterium "open tubulars". With regard to feel and grip I'd say they're the best clinchers I have ridden, they have some of the cushy feel of a genuine tub and they grip like crazy, I definitely feel better about hard cornering (I previously had Conti GP on the bike). Can't say how well they'll last. TPI is very high so puncture resistance is good, but the compound is pretty soft so they may wear fast. Too soon to say.
EDIT. They're a bit of a PITA to fit, I destroyed a couple of latex tubes getting them onto the rim.
Thanks! From what I've read, they look like they'd be a good racer, but maybe not the best training tires. I've also heard they do stretch a bit over time, so they should get easier to put on. Hope they last for you.