I am skeptical of claims that a tire can deliver a good ride and
amazing longevity at a price significantly below competitors that
specialize in one or the other.

Tire quality is primarily a function of raw materials used to build
the tire.  Quality materials typically cost more than lessor quality
materials.

Labor costs in Germany and Japan are high, but then tire making is
highly automated.  In any event, Schwalbe manufactures its tires in
Indonesia.  There is a lot of competition in the tire market.  I doubt
very much that Grand Bois, Schwalbe and Continental are expensive
because there owners all decided they would get rich off unsuspecting
cyclists.

On Apr 1, 12:28 pm, happyriding <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Has anyone ridden on these?  What is the actual width?  Here is what
> they look like:
>
> http://www.airbomb.com/itemMatrix.asp?ic=54868&eq=&Tp=&MatrixType=2&s...
>
> Here are some reviews:
>
> http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/vittoria-randonneur-reviews#single...
>
> One reviewer said that he has 12,000 miles on them--and no flats!
> Another reviewer said he did a coast to coast ride and had no flats.
> The cost under $25.

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