Bought them for the ride quality, impressed with durability. Four tires, two seasons, no flats. I now hoard them.
This is a very good open tubular style tire. The tread has good grip with very good rolling resistance. I run both front & rear at 8 bar and they are very comfortable tires. The bead is also very pronounced so you don't have to worry about them rolling off like some Vittoria's I've owned. This is not a high mileage tire so rotating them every 300 miles or so will help to ensure even wear for the set.
These tires are super grippy in all kinds of weather and are so smooth when rolling on nice road surface. Not only do they perform fantastic on cornering they look great too, being designed in Italy so the quality is top notch! Keep them well inflated and they will perform faultlessly. Best clincher tires I ever had period.
I ride about 100 to 150 miles a week, on average, at about 20-22mph. The previous tires I had on my bike for about five months, and put roughly 2500-3000 miles on them with only one flat. The first ride out on these tires felt great, super comfy feel, really grippy. The next day I went to go on an 80 mile ride, and had a flat at around mile 70. I found the culprit, a small shard of metal, changed out the tube and figured it was just an unlucky hiccup. Over the next week and a half I rode maybe six or seven times, and two of those times I ended up with flats. I'm very careful when changing tubes, and each time was able to find and remove the debris that caused the puncture. I guess from a riding standpoint these are great tires, but they attract and pick up road debris like a magnet. If you're only going to be on a track, these would probably be great tires, but for on a road they are a disappointment and inconvenience at best.
I have been riding Vittoria tires for as long as I can remember. This is my first experience with the Veloflex Corsa and they are very good tires in the open tubular style. Very supple at 320 tpi and running them at 7.5 bar front 8 bar. The rear proves to be a comfortable setup on my CAAD10, and may be even better paired with my carbon MASI. If you can catch them on sale they are a no brainer and well worth the expense at regular price. As far as them being as comfortable as a sew-up, well that is subjective at best. They are one of the best clinchers I have ridden and they do have a well defined bead. Just make sure you pair them with the recommended rim width. Mounting was not difficult. Tire width is on the smaller side. The 25's appear to be around 24c. It would be great if they came in 27 or 28's. Well made, high quality Italian made tire vs. Taiwan made Vittoria's.
I usually ride Conti 4000s, but wanted to try something more supple. I've only put about 600 miles on this tire, but I've taken it over some bad chip seal, big potholes and recently stripped road that was left to gravel. Haven't had a single flat! Really grippy rubber on some of the hairiest switchback descents I've ever done. Pricey, but worth every penny so far.
Slower than racing slicks but a decent training tire on rough Iowa roads
Very Smooth ride, very aggressive tires. Best tires I ever bought.
These tires ride very nicely. They seem like good quality from the way they mount and ride. One thing to note is that they run a little narrow on standard width rims. My 700x25 tires are about 24mm wide on Mavic Open Pro rims. Maybe they will stretch out over time. Other than the width thing, I am impressed with these tires.
The best clincher, I've been riding the Veloflex since 2001 and they never let me down. The roll with 340 TPI is like a tubular (low rolling resistance) which I used to ride before a former pro turned me on to the Veloflex. Cornering is great, with good grip and stability. I have test corners on my regular route to test other brands as well but I still stick with the Veloflex Corsa. They are a very fast tire. Mileage is not outstanding but I don't place that high on my list, performance first. Latex tubes are a must to get the total package and the feel.
I weigh 170 and run 120 P.S.I. My daily wheels are Easton EA90 SLX
I couldn't be more pleased with the Veloflex Corsa clincers. These are supple smooth riding tires with great traction and handling. I find that I am much more confident taking tight corners without braking, and with downhill control. Paired with Vittoria latex tubes they are a true joy to ride. I switched from Vittoria Corsa CX tires because they were so difficult to mount and remove from my new Rolf rims, and, at around $20 cheaper, I was worried I would be taking a step down but that has not been the case. They may not last as long as some other tires but they are worth it to me, I look forward to every ride, every climb. I love these tires.
Best tires ever.
I ride Vloflex corsa for 2 year on Reynolds Assault carbon wheel.
I never had any issues.
I took a few time dirt road without issue.
Best all-weather, all-condition tire I've ridden on. They come at a bit of a premium but if you're looking for the most supple clincher with optimal traction on all surfaces wet or dry, this is the tire. The 25c size looks more like a big 23c compared to a Vredestein 25, but you still get the benefit of the better contact patch over the 23c size.
I used to think tires did not matter much, but have finally learned how much a good tire can improve the ride quality. I got these Veloflex Corsas in black. (I also used to like colored tires, no more of that!)
What struck me when I unwrapped them, is how incredibly soft and supple the tires are. They installed without problems on my Dura-Ace WH-7900 C24 wheels, and I have been riding for around 1000km now. The ride quality is great, and they roll so silently. No punctures or significant wear on either tire yet.
I will not be penny-pinching on tires from now. Not even on my commuter ride once its current tires need replacing.
These tires handle and feel great along with being quiet. Very neutral and predictable in the corners.
Simple styling with graphics on one side.
So far they've been quite durable on commuting and training rides.
Wet grip has been excellent, as it's quite wet in the PNW.
The 25mm tires are thinner on Pacenti 23sl rims, compared to Conti 4000s/4000sii & Michelin Pro 4 sc.
Great looking and preforming tires. A bit hard to get on but well worth the money.
Love the performance, handling and feedback from the road. Longevity and susceptibility to cuts from glass and other road debris are less than desirable.
I had the Veloflex recommended to me back in 2001 by a former Euro pro and have been on them ever since. Prior to that I had been riding tubular. This is it for clinchers, the closest to a tubular ride and handling. Low rolling resistance at 320 TPI, smooth and great grip. The tires are quite light and wear out sooner than others but for me the performance is worth it. BTW, I'm 170 and currently use Easton EA90 SLX wheels which for not costing a fortune is a very nice training combination. I use the Corsa 22 with latex tubes, I inflate 120 PSI front and rear before every ride. I gave four stars for value only because of the lifespan of the tread.
This is a great tire! Quality made, very supple with great traction (even in the wet) and tread life. I use them for training and racing. The tire corners like on rails. When run between 90-105 psi, I love the feel of this tire, it is very neutral and really soaks up bumps & vibrations. I prefer this tire over Conti GP4000s. It's a little difficult to get on at first, but after the bead stretches a bit, I can get it on the same as any other tire, by using just my hands (no tools).
Excellent tire upgrade. Ride is noticeably softer and more grippy than my Continental GP 4000 S. Seem to roll just as well. No flats in more than a year. They are pricey.
