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
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Veloflex Corsa *
- Vittoria Corsa G+ (tubular) *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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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 |
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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. |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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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 |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Corsa | Corsa G+ (tubular) |
Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 | ||
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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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) *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts