Vittoria Pave CG Open (£54.50)
Vittoria Pave CG Open (£54.50)
The Vittoria Pavè CG Open is a deluxe ‘winter’ tyre which offers a supple ride unlike any other training rubber.
The Pave CG Open is based on the Pavè CG tubular popular at the Spring Classics, with ‘Open’ referring to its clincher compatibility, and the tyre has the same tread compound, green rubber and old-school file pattern as the tube.
The 320tpi cotton casing remains, too, and that keeps the tyre super-supple, serving up a fine ride quality and plenty of grip. It’s also a tyre which rolls very well and puncture protection comes by way of a kevlar belt.
The Vittoria Pave CG Open is a significant investment, no doubt about that, and the tyre’s long-term durability isn’t as good as some, but if you want to train on tubs but don’t want the hassle of tubs, this is as close as you’ll get.
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