Vredestein Fortezza

[Graham1]

I have just been given a pair of fortezza tyres don't know much about them as I currently run gatorskins which I am reasonably happy with,how do the fortezza compare with the gatorskins.

 

[jpembroke]

That's like comparing Champagne to Lambrini mate. Fortezzas are the best tyres I've ever used; Gatorkins are the worst. The grip they give on fast descents is confidence inspiring. Take a look at the reviews on roadbikereview.com if you need any more convincing.

 

[kyuss]

I'd agree with that, though it depends on whether we're talking about Fortezza Tricomps or the plain old Fortezza. The Tricomps are the best tyres I've used by a long way but I'm guessing the plain ones might not be so good.

 

[simon_adams_uk]

A definite thumbs up for the Fortezza Tricomps as well - fantastic tyres! Having previously used Gatorskins I was impressed by how much better they were.

S

 

[Tim Bennet.]

Fortezza Tricomps are the mut's nuts.

I use Michelin Pro-race in 25s for audax and winter training which are superb, but I always feel I can notice an improvement when I switch over to Tricomps.

But they get that grip by being quite soft. If I start with them new at training camp in March, there is only canvas left by late September, even switching them end for end in May.

 

[Graham1]

Thanks for the feedback, I am not a serious rider I just bought a road bike last year to keep fit and know nothing about the tyres. they are the plain old Fortezza as Kyuss mentioned so I am guessing they are still better than Gatorskins.

 

[jpembroke]

I have used standard Fortezza and the Fortezza Quatros. Standard fortezzas are definitely better than Gatorskins.

 

[Graham1]

Have just removed the Gatorskins and replaced with the standard Fortezza and will be going out first thing in the morning.

 

[Graham1]

just got back after 36 mls and what a difference it will be fortezza's for me from now on.