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@Smallfurry
Schwalbe Ultremo R1
Very very fast, very light, and rides smooth. Give a nice round profile, and grips corners well. I have a 25mm on the back and a 23mm on the front. I estimate that they will last less time that the contents of a couple water bottles. Still, you buys race tyres, you gets race tyres.
Grip 8/10 (ED: been on a ride in the dark on wet roads. Tyres really behaved well)
Handling 9/10 (the profile is very round, and there is no transition in material/pattern. So they lean predictably)
Wear 2/10
Puncture Protection 5/10 (I've never had one, but I'm pretty good at looking after my weenie tyres)
Comfort 8/10 (Running a 25mm on the back to aviod high PSI on my carbon clinchers)
Weight (or perceived rolling weight) 10/10 (188g)
Speed (rolling resistance) 10/10 (Very soft and smooth at correct PSI)
Appearance (or Looks, if it comes in colours) 8/10 (comes in mad colours)
Price 6/10 (often on offer, but schwalbe are pricey)
Skidability 0/10 (never, ever, do this)
Overall rating / opinion 8/10 (for race tyres)