VredesteinGran Fondo TriComp(Return to Product Page)

I only have a few hundred miles on them so far, but no problems yet. I like how easy they were put on my rims also.

I put these on to replace comp tires on a Cannondale Synapse that I thought was way too slow, and the bike immediately felt better on climbs. Combined with the improved traction and flat protection, for the price, for me they can't be beat.

Started using these as winter training tires for their durability but discovered they grip well and last a long time with hardly ever any flatting problems. Light and grippy enough to race on or take down dirt and gravel with confidence. I've logged 60-70 thousand miles on these tires and I buy them in bulk when on sale. Most of my team mates have started using them as well.

I have been running these tires for several years and at over 20k miles a year I go through tires. These are the best for flat resistance and great handling of any I use. Fairly light with long wearing tread but even better flat resistance!

to ride on!

I bought these tires earlier this year and just replaced them after 2000 miles of mostly rough, chip seal roads. I run these at 100 psi and weigh 165lbs. No flats for first 2000 miles and then got 3 flats in about two weeks which is why I replaced them with another new set.

I have put on 300 miles so far on these tires. They mounted on my Dura Ace C24 rims with no issues (much easier than previous Vredestein tires I have mounted). The grip is very good and so far there is no sign of wear and no flats.

Prior to the Grand Fondo clinchers, I was riding the old Vredestein Tri-Comps. When I'm not skiing in the winter, I ride everyday, rain or shine and all types of roads. Although very close in design to the Tri-Comps, the Grans Fondo Tricomps have a fairly low rolling resistance, but they are stiffer and less supple than the Tri-Comps. They do handle all weather conditions well, but installation on my Campagnolo Neutrons are nearly impossible, without proper stretching and use of tire irons. Once on the wheel, they do provide some of the speed, traction and durability associated with the Tri-Comps. The one attribute of the Grand Fondos lack is their suppleness or lack of, compared to the old Tri-Comps.

A smooth riding light tire with average wear resistance. Didn't last as long as the Tri Comp only about 1000 miles

Great road tire.

I've had a few sets of these tires. The latest set has about 500 miles on them, no flats as yet. The only problem I had was how they came from the factory. Both tires, on the sidewalls, had these little nipples about 3 apart all the way around the tire. They stuck out about a 14-12 an inch. I'm no speed demon but I'm sure created drag. I finally got fed up and took a pair of finger nail clippers and cut them off

I've used Vredestein Tri Comps (23 mm) on my Lemond Arrivee for several years and they are a great tire-fast and fairly durable with minimal flatting. So I bought a pair of the Grand Fondo's (25 mm)about a year and a half ago for commuting on my cross bike (20 miles each way) and they have been just what I needed. Durable (no flats despite all of the daily potholes, glass, and a mile long section on a packed, not paved, trail), and faster than the Michelon Krylions that I had on the bike before that. A perfect tire for someone with a long commute where both durability and speed is important.

Last month I took a week long, 550-mile commercial bike tour using my Trek Domane 5 series. I had a pair of 25 mm Conti GP4000's on there that were wearing down. I decided that the Grand Fondos might be perfect for the tour due to their durability and speed. The Grand Fondo's seemed just as fast as the Tri Comps, and in fact my average speed was virtually the same as with the GP4000's. The ride on the Grand Fondo's was cushier than the TriComps, but that could also be because the Domane gives a more forgiving ride than the Lemond. While I thought I was going to keep the Grand Fondos on the Domane only for the tour, they're still on there, and I really don't have any motivation to take them off.

When they are on sale, unless you are looking for a tire for racing (in which case you might want a more specifically manufactured race tire), I would not hesitate to buy these tires.

I'm no professional racer, and at present don't train as frequently as I'd like (fyi always check the bike scene well before you move!), but I've raced, I've commuted, and I still do ride. All of that's irrelevant really except for the fact that over the last 12 years or so of road riding, I've used a few other well-known tires - racing and training - and while many are quite good, nothing beats the durability of Vredestein - racing and training tires - and the dependability of them. These tires grip, they roll smooth, they age well (usage and hanging), they are reliably built, meaning no flaws, no millimeter off so you have to pull out the shop tire tool. Vredesteins rock and they are dependable, all. Durability cannot be beat.

So far, so good. For the price you get a tire that is durable enough to train on but also ready to race. These tires have a flatter center section so they don't give you as much of the initial wow factor but at the same time don't loose it like other tires do. I've only got about 500 miles on them but I've ridden some pretty bad sholders with plenty of debris and they're doing great. Anyway, glad I chose these. Nice to know that there are alternatives to the more mainstream and more expensive otions. Give these a chance and I think you'll be happysurprised.

Very robust and puncture resistant. Quite comfortable at about 80-85 psi (I'm about 148 lbs)

I've been using Vredestein tires for a number of years. These tri-comp Gran Fondos are my go to tire selection that I use on a number of road bikes. They provide an excellent combination of both durability and are reasonably lightweight. The tri-comp construction has a high degree of puncture resistance so you can keep rolling rather than spending time out there fixing flats.

Feels great and flat resistant. A good buy at regular prices, and a great buy when on sale.

Very fast with low rolling resistance. Little bit of a harsh ride which I like!

A nice ride and durable 25mm tire.

I've been running these for almost a couple of years now and only had one real puncture due to some serious shattered glass strewn about the road, nothing I could avoid with any tire really. I always pump them up to minimum which gives a comfortable feel, I'm not racing or shredding the corners but I'm confident in them.