Veloflex Arenberg v Conti Comp - 25 mm

[Lafolie]

Been running Veloflex Carbon for quite sometime now, but want to switch over to 25 mm tyres. So, I'm in two minds between the Arenburg and Comp. I love veloflex and like the latex inner. However, I wouldn't mind giving the Conti Comp a go. I think it's around 10 g difference in weight. Any thoughts would be most welcome. They won't be used in winter conditions. Thanks

[hasbeen]

If youre good with Veloflex there is no reason to change.

[LionelB]

conti comps feel like bricks compared to arenbergs

[Lafolie]

conti comps feel like bricks compared to arenbergs

wow - don't want that. Thanks for the heads up !!

[LionelB]

Oh and they are also a bitch to mount

[Calnago]

The mounting is my biggest issue with the Comps. Super tight. Kind of like the dotted tread pattern however. But my money is on Veloflex Arenbergs or Roubaixs. Same tire just one is all black and the other has tan sidewalls.

[Lafolie]

thanks guys

[bm0p700f]

They don't feel like bricks. They may not have the ride quality of the velofex tyres but they provide excellent grip and are puncture resistant. These are the only tyres I truly trust on a long ride. I trust all race tyres to let me down because they have.

[romalor]

I've used my roubaix for one year on the road here in Belgium ( most of our roads are full of potholes , dirt etc )
I've used my carbon wheels with the roubaix for Tour des flandres again no issue ....

Just let them dry or look when they were made

[elSid]

Let the Continental tires sit on a dry rim for a day or three after you've put on a base coat. As others have said, they can be tough to mount, and stretching helps a lot.

[IamnotWiggins]

No issues fitting Arenbergs, they go straight on without the need for stretching. Very comfortable tyres, reasonable puncture protection and wear rate too. Can't comment on the Conti's as I;ve never used them apart form clinchers. Veloflex Arenbergs are recommended though.

[josephtroppo]

The Veloflex are far superior, the conti's are, even with proper stretching, a real job to get them on the rims.
If you're good with the Veloflex, stay sith the Veloflex overall tubular feeling is just much better. Keep Conti's on your clincher rims.

[jlaitinen]

I recently mounted Arenbergs on my 6.7's and have been really impressed with the ride quality. I really recommend them.

[Lafolie]

thanks again..some sound advice

[bm0p700f]

Fit a tub like you fit a clicnher. Mount it and then pull it down to make sure the tyre is firmly on the rim without slack. That allows them to be fitted with out stretching as i often forget. They are tighter though that vittoria tubs which are the the other ones I would suggest.