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Review on Serfas Seca Wire Bead Tire with FPS: Your Ultimate Performance Companion! by Carlos Barete

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for everyday use

I received a pair of these tires to replace the lousy pair that came with my wife's road bike and I was pleasantly surprised at how durable and beautiful they look . Some highlights: I got the "white" version, which essentially means black tires with two thin white stripes and white descriptive branding. Of course, the white color gets dirty when driving, but you will definitely like the look. The tires are rated to a maximum pressure of 125 psi, which matches the characteristics of race-quality tires. Although I strongly recommend that you use Velox rim tape (rather than regular rubber) if cranking above 90psi. Otherwise you will get nipple pricks. The tires don't have a raised center, which makes the contact patch a little wider than expected, but at 115psi, you really don't need to worry. FPS seems to work. Both on city streets and on bike paths, they have not yet flown several hundred kilometers. They're not ultra light, but light enough for any bike unless you have a full carbon :-)= ====Conclusion: I would highly recommend these tires for everyday use and the occasional weekend trip out of town. For the price it is excellent value for money and is a must have.

Pros
  • Great construction
Cons
  • There is one negative point