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Review on Enhance Your Performance with the Continental Ultra Sport III Road Cycling Bike Tire by Shaun Helm

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Took them off after 4000 miles

These tires wear very well. I've ridden them for over 4,000 miles and they haven't started to wear out much, they're more durable than the Ultra Sport II. I took them off the aero frame, they sit fine in static, yesterday I noticed for some reason a century-long ride that the front end barely rubbed the underside of the V-brake. I don't know why I didn't notice this earlier with my frame. Guess it wasn't enough to slow me down LOL Oh I used 28mil tires. Another reason I took them off is because they are tight, tighter than any other Chinese continental tires I've used. It's nice to fight a hoop in daylight, but when it's pitch black and your jaw gets tired of holding a flashlight in your mouth and then you're pinching your whistle because you can't see the whistle, it gets really annoying . I went back to my Ultra Sport II tires which are much easier to fit. Maybe a professional bike mechanic :) has no problem installing them, but this non-professional bike mechanic with 50 years of experience has problems with these tires, and only with these tires. If you use 23/25 they might be easier to install, I know the 28's were a bear.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Minor issues