Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Veloflex Corsa 2016 vs
Vittoria Corsa G+ (tubular) 2016
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Veloflex Corsa
- Vittoria Corsa G+ (tubular)
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Veloflex | Vittoria |
| Model | Corsa | Corsa G+ (tubular) |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubular |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | Very High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 111.1CX.00.25.411TG | |
| EAN | 8033959671115 | |
| TPI | 320 | 320 |
| Compound | Natural exclusive | 4C G+ Isotech |
| Bead | Folding | Tubular |
| ETRTO | 25-622 | 28x25 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 25 | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 205 grams | 280 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 90 psi | 100 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 130 psi | 175 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) | 28x23 28x25 28x28 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Corsa | Corsa G+ (tubular) |
| Specified Weight | 205 grams | 280 grams |
| Measured Weight | 200 grams | 281 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight | 300 grams (tire + inner tube) | 291 grams (tire + tubular glue) |
| Measured Width | 25 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 22 mm (un-round) | 23 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.1 mm | 2.3 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | No Data | No Data |
| Unmounted Tread Width | No Data | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | ||
Rolling Resistance Test Results
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| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Corsa | Corsa G+ (tubular) |
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | Tubular |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
| Rolling Resistance 140 PSI / 9.7 Bar |
Not Tested | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 120 PSI / 8.3 Bar |
13.4 Watts CRR: 0.00402 | 12.3 Watts CRR: 0.00369 |
| Rolling Resistance 100 PSI / 6.9 Bar |
14.0 Watts CRR: 0.00420 | 12.8 Watts CRR: 0.00384 |
| Rolling Resistance 80 PSI / 5.5 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Corsa | Corsa G+ (tubular) |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 51 Points | 49 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.1 mm | 2.3 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Corsa | Corsa G+ (tubular) |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
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- Veloflex Corsa
- Vittoria Corsa G+ (tubular)
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts