up to the challenge of road riding the palm springs area. way better tha a conti 5000 at a better price. no noticeable loss of speed running at 70 lb back 60 at the front. comfort ,speed and durability , need i say more.
I'm happy with grip, air retention (tubeless) and they roll nice although slower and heavier than proper race tires which is to be expected. Worth it for the winter for me since I have a dedicated bad roads bike that I can leave them on year round. Would recommend, they're perfect for my use.
I700x35 tubeless tire mounted easily for me. I used a compressor, but I think I could have gotten the bead to set with a floor pump. I run 70 psi in this tire. Makes for a very smooth ride compared to a higher pressure, thinner tire.
I noticed that the bike seems a little slower on the take off from a stop. I suppose this is because a tire this large weighs more than a skinnier time. I don't notice this anymore after riding them for 500 miles. I can't say whether the tires are faster or slower than other tires because the difference isn't that dramatic. I'm mainly interested in comfort.
I have 1200 miles on these tires with no flats. I am running them tubeless and have pulled small pieces of wire out of them with no hint of a puncture. Handling is awesome. Although they weigh a little more this definitely the right tire for my bike.
I went with this tire because i needed a 26 to clear the frame on my rim brake Tarmac. My favorite Conti 5000 tls 28s rub the fork and brake stay. Theses Pirellis are durable, handle great and fairly easy to mount after first seating with a tube or compressor. They are not super soft so they dont pick up every piece of glass but soft enough to hit downhills corners with confidence. Ive done hillclimbs, canyons and centuries with almost no problems. I did get a sidewall cut that killed the tire but i dont know if any tire could have survived the sharp debris i hit. Overall great commuter / trainer.
I bought these in 28mm to replace a worn-out pair of Specialized Roubaix Pro 25/28mm tires on my loaded-pannier commuter. After a few hundred miles I can report that they are a comparable replacement to the Roubaix Pro (which is a great faster commuter tire). They appear to be durable and they roll pretty fast and corner well given how sturdy they are. If you can fit bigger sizes and run lower pressure (tubeless and/or by rider weight), they can feel plush on rough Michigan roads.
These are one durable tire and do great on wet roads. My roads are littered with small gravel, glass and debris and these have held up wonderfully. No punctures so far and they are setup tubeless just in case. I have had no issues with the tires losing inflation like I have with some other TLR tires. I have dropped my tire pressure from what I ran when I first set them up. I am currently using the SILCA Tire Pressure Tool https://silca.cc/pages/sppc-form and I am running between 48 to 52 depending on the road conditions for the day. These are a fantastic training and all season tire. My only complaint is that they do have noticeable rolling resistance compared to other tires so I would choose another tire for a bike race. All said they are a well made and durable tire that will perform well regardless of what you throw at them. Highly recommended for anyone but a serious racer or KOM chaser who would find the rolling resistance noticeable.
I installed these one week ago on a Bontrager wheel using their tubeless rim strips and valves with Bontrager sealant the blue version. Tires went on easier than other tubeless road tires I have installed from other brands. With the rim strips things can be tight but all went well. The tires inflated using a standard floor pump and after a week of no use they were still inflated. No seeping from the tire or sidewalls. Upon my first ride I rode 38 miles on them. I am 6-1 tall and weigh 201 pounds. I inflated to 62 psi on the rear and 60 on the front. A little lower than the included instruction sheet. My first ride impression is that I'm really impressed. They really grip the road on dry or wet pavement. Light silt and dirt no problems and overall ride quality was really nice. I really couldn't notice if they had more rolling resistance than the other tires I have used except for the GP 5000 but I also did not expect that it would match that tire. I chose these for the 35c size, improved durability and perceived tacky nature of the tires construction. So far I am really happy and impressed, I wanted a tire with a lot of durability and I hope this is it. I'll post another review once I have rode on these for a few hundred miles.
The terrible roads around my home are a minefield of debris for cyclists. I switched to these tires for the added grip and puncture protection. I've been very satisfied so far. The Cinturato feels a little slow. But worry free riding is worth the speed trade-off to me.
Strongly recommended for campagnolo wheel owners. They were very easy to mount, and seated properly on the first try. I felt the stated tire pressure was too high. I found running slightly lower pressure felt better. I'm 140-lbs
I've used Mavic wheels for years. My current wheels are Mavic Ksyrium SL CL Disc Tubeless Road Wheels. I've always used Continental 5000 TL tubeless and Mavic tubeless tires. When I saw that Pirelli was getting into bike tires, I jumped on the chance to use their tubeless tires. Tried to mount them and couldn't set them with my floor pump. Many reviews have said this, that a compressor is needed. Took the wheels to my local bike shop and they also could not set the tires. Kept leaking after multiple tries. My key mechanic strongly advised that I not try to ride with the Pirellis. So I switched to the new Continental tubeless 5000 S TR tires. Amazing tires, better than the TRs. Yes, still hard to mount but worth the effort. In sum, I think the Pirellis are not compatible with Mavic rims. In any case, try the new Continentals.
This tire has been fantastic so far. I have about 600 miles on them and they are not showing wear and have held up great. By far the easiest tubeless tire that I have put on. Went on easy and aired up with my compessor easy as well. I did not have any scratching of my wheel decals or rim tape when installing them like Conti's and they held air as well as any tubeless tire I have used. They roll great and seem as though they stick to the road well especially in the turns. Overall a great tire.
Been using Conti Gaterback Hardshell but never liked the way they rode. Stiff and cornering was poor. These Pirellis are just awesome and certainly seem very well constructed. Great ride at 90psi and they stick like glue in corners. Pay attention to the different max/min pressures for tubeless vs tubed. Mounting them on Mavic Ksyrium Allroad rims was easy after I set them in the sun for a bit. Running them with tubes - Michelin A2s.
This is an excellent tubeless tire. It comes in a 700 x 26 size. It rides fast and last a good while. I presently have about 2800 miles on them. I credit the ride comfort to 26 ml width. I also ride 700 x 25 Cont Grand Prix 5000 TL. The Cont is a bit heavier, last longer. Both are good options for tubeless, so I generally by in pairs whatever is on sale. To make a general comparison is the Pirelli rides like a Mercedes and the Cont rides like a BMW.
(For reference, I am 6'0, 190 lbs, riding 700x28s, for ~150 miles per week on city and county roads at 15mph pace)
These are my new tire of choice. I come from GP5000TLs and will not be going back to Contis. While these are marginally slower rolling than the GPs (though, what isn't?), you get so much in return that the GP5000 simply cannot match. Namely, better grip, better comfort, better puncture protection (shoutout Baltimore city streets), and better longevity. I got around 1,000 miles out of a pair of GP5000s before the casing started to show/fray. I'm 500 miles into this pair of Cinturatos, and there is zero flat spotting and hardly any sign of wear on either tire.
The main criticism is, as others note, that the Cinturatos are slower than GP5000s. It's not much at all, but it's noticeable. The Cinturatos an all-season tire built not for straight line speed but for grip, comfort, and longevity. Just pedal faster! :)
For casual/enthusiasts like me who don't race, but want a tire that will hold up to whatever road you're on, give you peace of mind on unpredictable city streets and glass-strewn bike lanes, let you keep up with your mates, and last a while, these are it.
These are an absolute homerun from Pirelli. I will order a second pair for next year.
Tires replaced a set of tubed Conti Gatorskins. I use these tires for training and general purpose riding.
Tires went on a set of DT Swiss E1800s very easily. In fact i had to pull part of the bead over the internal bump to the rim in order to get a good enough seal to mount with a pump. (not an issue, just a helpful observation for others). This easy mounting also means that the tire does not seal airtight immediately after mounting. I recommend seating the bead, adding sealant, re-inflate, swish around the sides, mount on the bike, reinflate again, then ride around your neighborhood for a few minutes to press some of the sealant into the small leaks. Check and reinflate later. For me it did take a little time before they stayed fully inflated so be careful about mounting and then immediately going out for a long ride.
After 300 miles on them I can say that they are more supple and lively than the Gatorskins which is great for a tire that is designed for hard miles, not hard racing. This is not to say that they compare in feel to a true race tire. Horses for courses. I have also found them to be durable over varied terrain. I do ride through a lot of large truck tire debris and have had good luck so far. bicyclerollingresistance.com has a test review of the tire also.
I bought these as a change from the Rubino Pro TLR.
These tires are bulletproof. After a year and nearly 5000 miles they held up over everything LA streets could throw at them...Rocks, Glass, Metal etc. However, the don't handle very well. Very stiff and clunky.
They don't track well and corner poorly. Just not a great handling tire.
If I was going to ride across country or around the world this would be a great tire.
My riding buddy had the same experience with his at the same time.
I went back to Vittorias and am very happy with them.
Specialized Roubaix with tubeless tires...the Ferrari of bicycles!
The best bomb proof tire out there. 4.1mm thickness is thicker than any other tire out there. I've put over 7000 miles on this tire. It's tubeless. Not one puncture hiss ever let alone an actual flat.
I use these tires on my road bike. Tubeless ready, they hold air better than any other tubeless I've used in the past years. They are very comfortable and would make a great Tire for light gravel work. Unfortunately, they are terminally slow. I always feel like I'm pushing. For some, they will be perfect. For others not so much.
Pros
It's the only tire I've found at 26mm and the largest tire that will fit on my road bike. I ride on a lot of gravel and the extra width is nice. It also runs at 89 PSI which gives just a little bit of dampening on the gravel.
It was very easy to install.
It holds air fairly well. Some tubeless tires take a couple of rides before they start holding air well, but this one did on the first ride. It still needs to be topped off before each ride.
Cons
Another reason I picked this was the puncture protection. I got a flat that won't seal after 3 rides. It could be a fluke, so I'm trying another.
The larger softer tire is a little soft in the corners. This hasn't caused any problems, but it reduces my confidence while cornering a bit.
