Does anyone know of any data that exists for track specific tyres such as the Conti Sonderklass(sp?), Vittoria Pista Oro, FMB Super Pista etc? Not exactly cheap purchases - so don’t fancy building that database myself. :-).
I know there is data for the Veloflex record open, and a few of the crossover tyres that get used on the roads in time trials - but never seen any for the competition track tyres.
I’m not aware of any such data, but I did submit a few outdoor track tubulars as suggestions to BicycleRollingResistance. If you’re a subscriber, vote for 'em to be tested!
Generally I’ve assumed that the Contis are slow as heck, since getting latex-tubed versions is nigh impossible.
Thanks! Voted for the ones I could find. Also added a FMB Super Pista to the list.
Bicycle tire rolling resistance tested some tubs.
I would look for tubulars with latex innertubes.
Obviously that makes a difference.
Vittoria and Challenge.
Yeah, I’m more interested in silk vs cotton, or something like the veloflex record vs a Vitoria Pista Oro which is what a lot of teams are using in Olympic pursuit bikes.
Saying that seen a lot of the pink dugasts at the euro track champs this week, they do stand out!