I purchased these tires to switch to tubeless on my new Scott Addict RC e-Ride 10. I've put about 500 km on them to date and I'm extremely impressed so far with the ride quality and most particularly, the (lack of) wear. In addition to my weekend rides, I commute 27 km each way to work a couple of days a week and portions of the route are littered with debris like broken glass, staples, nails, etc. Typically by now I'd be digging glass shards out of cuts in the tires, but so far these Vittoria's don't have a single cut of any kind and the tread is holding up very well. If they continue to perform the way they have so far, I'll buy them again, for sure.
Though I haven't actually used this WTB TPU tube on a wheel yet, I've been carrying it as a spare in my bike's saddlebag, and at least for that purpose, I think it's great. This TPU tube can fold up into a very small shape, and it feels very lightweight as well, compared to the traditional butyl tubes.
Additionally, the tube's packaging includes a couple of patches and alcohol wipes for repairing punctures, if that would ever be needed.
These inexpensive Shimano pedals will last a very long time if they are well maintained. This is my second pair. I bought the first pair probably over 20 years ago. And they have been on a lot of different bikes since then. They still work perfectly and show very little wear. I have never had to do anything to them. I just keep them clean and that's it. The bearings are still perfectly smooth and don't have hardly any play in them at all. Not enough to even notice. And that's only in one of them. The other has no play. But it is still as smooth as glass. The originals have a polished aluminum main body. The new ones are black. And they both have the same chrome steel adjustable clip-ins. They are both easy to clip in and unclip. They are a very good value and well worth the money. If I ever need another pair I will probably buy another pair of these.
Very smooth ride. Quick tires.
Mostly city riding with some gravel patches thrown in. I think the reviews I found were correct about the sizing: 40c is slightly over what they actually are. Closer to 38, which is exactly what I wanted. Sturdy so far for the first ride, I did 27 miles today rolling over broken glass and whatever else you can find on the streets of Detroit, and they took it like a champ. Would buy again for the price and quality.
