I purchased these back in April 2018 , I've put about 800 miles on them. I ride mainly country roads in North Texas. I went from some cheap Kenda K152' to these, the Kenda's did the job , but as soon as I put these on the bike I could really feel a difference. Cornering is so much better, more grip and less flex in these tires. They just give you more confidence when you ride at speed.
I haven't had any punctures yet. They seem to be wearing better than the Kendas I had previously. If I know I am going to be encountering chip seal roads I normally take them down to the min 100psi rating for comfort, for optimal rolling resistance they should be at 120psi per bicyclerollingresistance.com , they have the Veloflex Corsa listed which is the same tire with a black sidewall.
Which brings me to my only gripe, the natural gum sidewalls look awesome, but get dirty easily. I've used Bleche White white wall tire cleaner with some success though.
I wouldn't buy these tires for commuting, but for casual and weekend riders go for it!
A big part of what I enjoy in cycling is the feel of my bike, and so I was waiting for Veloflex to come out with a clincher in 28mm width. After few hundred miles I'll say the Master 28 is the best tire I've ever ridden. Can't say I've tried everything, but I have used and liked VIttoria Corsas, Continental GP 4000 SII, and Rene Herse ultralights. I'll take this tire over any. It somehow feels both lively, quiet, and secure all at the same time.
I understand that some might want a tire they can put on the bike and forget for a few thousand miles, and Veloflex might be too thin for that. (Although it's been trouble-fee so far.) But for my riding this tire maximizes the joy at the price competes well with others in its class.
This is really a good tire. My ONLY issue is that it is a royal pain to get on my rims. I have carbon Bontrager Aeolus 3 Clinchers. On my other rims that are NOT carbon they go on much better. I bought a tool to help get them on. The tire is great mounting is rough. BUT i don't let that stop me from buying them..
Bought two of these tires in red. Been riding them for a few weeks now and all seem good right now.
These tires ride like butter. Fast, grippy and very comfortable. So far they seem to be holding up well, too.
I rode conti's for quite sometime and heard great things about this tire. Got it on a deal of the day and are super happy with them. They seem to roll and roll and roll! Super comfortable. So comfortable that when I ride my other bike with 23mm continental's I have to double check if the tire is low on air or have a flat. Great tire in my opinion! You won't be disappointed. Oh and they also look spectacular on my black inc with gold lettering. Almost a perfect match in color.
Uncontested ride quality with unparalleled handling. Extremely supple, while remaining incredibly responsive, these clinchers are not only a pleasure to look at but also a pleasure to ride. However, this does come at a price they lack the resistance to punctures that you'll find in Gatorskins. A trade off that is worth it in my opinion.
Yes, I love these tires. Super fast, plush and grippy. And did I mention how good they look! Kept track of mileage when I installed these and we're looking at 1000miles and it's time to change the rear. In that 1000miles I've climbed 80k feet so that definitely doesn't help. Front is still in perfect condition. If I had to guess... we're looking at 3 rears for 1 front. So far, one flat on the rear. No biggie though, it happens. Tires do run narrow. With the 25s mounted on my DuraAce C24s I took a measurement of 23.6mm.
Prior to running these, I've always run Contis. Conti GP 4000s II 23s most of the year and Conti 4Season 25s in the winter. Hands down, the Veloflex is better. Not that the Contis are in anyway a bad tire, its just that the Veloflex is a truly wonderful ride. Magical if you will. Unicorns, rainbows... all that stuff. So do yourself a favor and grab some of these!
Been rolling on Vittoria Open Corsa Evo SC 25s for the past year and love them. Since they cannot be got now for a fair price, I thought to pick up one of these Veloflex Masters in a 25 to replace a worn Corsa. Just put it on the rim and I am disappointed to note that this 25mm tire (as marked) is only (barely) 23mm wide, a quite obvious difference from my Corsas, which are quite definitely 25s, as marked and as measured on my rims.
I ride the 25s for a reason, because I like the width of the tire, not because I like the number. Could these have been mismarked at the factory? If all the Veloflex tires are like this, I would not buy them again.
I can't say enough about this tire. Its simply great and even better if you find it at a discounted price like what I paid. The tire is super soft which allows for a supple smooth ride (25mm). I would recommend it for racing only considering that is 320 TPI. But I have been riding them as my training and racing tire (to check longevity) and its doing just fine. Its a great tire all around.
I bought the 700x25 black clinchers. Coming from riding Continental 4000's 700x23, the Veloflex was definitely a huge upgrade. Yes, they are somewhat challenging to mount. Just remember to roll the tires on with your fingers. Don't use tire levers and try to pry them on. Roll it...and it'll go on quit easy.
The ride...wow. I'm not sure if it's the fact that I switched from 23's to 25's, but this tire rolls. And it seems to really accelerate in the corners. On my ride today I averaged about 31 mph on a straights that I usually hit 27 on. The tire rolls.... I'm just floored. Can't wait till they start making all the colors in 700x25's.
I love these tires. I use them for racing only so cannot comment on durability for training (which I suspect is not that good). They are soooo supple and grip well. Paired with latex tubes, they are fantastic tires for crits or other types of racing.
I absolutely love the way this tire rolls. So smooth in and out of corners. I have more confidence in high speed descending than any other. With a cotton spun tire the life span will be less but I was very pleased to get 1600 miles out of a set.
Lively ride. No durability issues after about three months of use. A bit difficult to mount, but overall they are very good tires for the price
I love Veloflex tires, they ride great, handle great and look good doing it.
By far the fastest tire I've ever used. If your rim can handle it, pumping up to 8 or 9 bars makes snapping through corners a breeze. Supple softer sidewall makes for a smoother ride than most other tires. I noticed after only 600 miles, they're starting to show wear signs that other tires I've used don't show until about 1k
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I have to confess that I originally bought these tires purely because I thought they'd look so pretty on my Pinarello bike. After mounting them up (which required a little more care and effort that the Continentals I'd been riding) I was surprised and delighted by the noticeable improvement in ride quality with my HED aluminum climbing wheels. I do worry a little that the Veloflex Masters might be a little more susceptible to flats - not for any good reason other than that they just feel thinner and more compliant than the Contis - but so far only one flat that would likely have happened with any tire. That they're hand-built in a small shop gives them a little extra appeal, too. I'm very pleased with my Veloflex tires and don't plan to change anytime soon.
I like these tires very much, look, comfort, efficiency.
I ride aggressively through corners and the grip and feel are very good , They seem too wear very well . The price is reasonable for a tire that works this well. My other bike I ride sewups and they are comparable in the feel and ride.
