Tyre reviews

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

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)

I concur with this review. I bought these for my track bike, with the view of only ever using it at HH. Then after selling my daily hack it became my only ride. Skidding on R1's is indeed ridiculous, as it means these tyres then have the puncture protection of a balloon. Great tyres though if you use them on the right bike in the right way!