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Review on 🚴 Black Chili Continental Sprinter Tubular Road Bicycle Tire - 28x22 Size for Optimal Performance by Jonathan Olson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best value for money of any street tire

Still made in Germany, not in a huge mega factory in Thailand or elsewhere with minimal oversight. I often sink these tires to the point where the cords are visible through the tread and when I flatten the tire (rarely) they have a tubular shape which is the easiest to open, patch and sew back on. The profile is great in all conditions and the cornering profile is consistent, giving you the confidence that only tubular tires can give. The only downside is that the body is a bit stiff, which offers good wear resistance but also offers a slightly stiffer ride than tires like the Competition and GP4000 Tubular. If I were rich I would ride Comps or GP4000s all the time but I'm not so I picked the Sprinter as the best tire in my price range.

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