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Review on ๐Ÿšต Optimized for Challenging Road Conditions: Vittoria Rubino Pro Control IV Graphene 2.0 - Foldable Road Bike Tire by George Scoles

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Once you start you'll love them

They've ridden less than 100 miles, but they're perfect for riding in a variety of road conditions. Can be intimidating if you are new to them like me. When you take them out of the box, run your hands all the way around. The first bead may not appear to be seated on the tire, but it will be. Learned to fill and inflate the camera without using a TOOL. If you look on YouTube you will see others who can and it's not difficult. After the tube is slightly inflated and the tire is mounted. Install around the valve. At some point you get to the point where it feels very tight. Step back and let out more air, then grasp the tire by the valve and squeeze with both hands as you move to the other end. You get more real estate. When things get tight place the splint on a small table and with both hands place your thumbs near the top left area to secure it and using your PALM not your thumbs and use a rolling motion to install the last part of the rail. Just make sure you check the inner tube before you do this to make sure it's not pinched. Inflate a little, look around and then deflate. Inflate to desired pressure. I'm a tall rider over 200lbs and I find 100lbs in the front and about 105lbs in the rear very good. This tire is the perfect combination of rollability and durability. It's worth taking a close look.

Pros
  • Easy Installation
Cons
  • There are more interesting options.