VredesteinFortezza Senso All Weather Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

I'm now riding my second set of Sensos since I first tried them last summer to replace some Michelins that fell apart after 300 miles. Like other Vredstein tires I've ridden, the Sensos have proven very durable through use on generally bad roads with occasional time on dirtgravel hiker biker trails. The Sensos handle nicely in wet conditions, and inspire confidence while cornering in dry conditions. Road feel is about as comfy as you can expect from a tire with 120 TPI, and a lot of this has to do with proper tire pressure (IMHO) as tire materials. The tire bead is solid, but not so tight as to make tire mounting painful

I run the 700x25 because I generally prefer the ride quality of 25s to 23s. The Senso 25s come in fun colors to match your kit andor bike colorway, which is rare, given that 25s of any brand are hard to find in anything but black. This is neither a deal maker nor a deal breaker for me, but it's nice to have the color options in such an outstanding tire.

Bottom line The Senso fully deserves its relatively high MSRP. The discount pricing offered by BTD makes these tires a very good deal.

These tires are in a category with only three others in my opionion. Vittoria Open Corsa, and Schwalbe Ultremo V-GuardOne. They have low rolling resistance, smooth casing construction for rough road assistance, very true to size, good weight, and the most puncture resistant tire in this group!

Durable, Good grip in the rain. Everybody flatted in the rain but me !! Have used Vredesteins on my bike for 9 or 10 years now and won't be changing brands. I ride approx 800 to 1000 miles per year mostly on nice days but sometimes rain happens.

Love the feel on the road. Nice cornering even in

wet conditions. Got them on sale which really increases the value per cost ratio. Over 3000 miles and not one flat. This tire comes highly recommended.

They are excellent rubber bands for all types of weather and for every runner from amateurs to elite.

I would recommend to anyone. Its low rolling resistance and grip on wet surfaces make it an deal tire for casual and competitive bikers.

I have been using Vredestein Fortezza tires for 10 years on my Seven Axiom SL titanium road bike. They provide a wide range of tire pressure to suit the day and circumstance, lower pressure for easy days when buttery comfort is desirable, higher pressure when riding fast in club pacelines . I rarely have flats, and am confident of handling in either dry or wet conditions. They typically last four to five thousand miles which is my annual mileage.

I am a frequent rider and a heavier rider. Have been using these tires for a few years. The seem to hold up well Never had a flat. But my concern is that the red part of tire cracks very early in the life of the tire. Makes them look like they are going to fail on my next ride. I guess I keep tempting fate, but they have held up!

My Senso's started separating along the top beed in less than 300 miled

Great tires- soft ride- durable and long lasting

I have been buying these tires for the past 3 years. I do triathlon and have had no trouble at all with these. I would highly recommend.

Love it, very smooth and resisitant on gravel road. find it a bit expensif.

These may become my favorite tire after trying out the Vittoria Rubino Pro III Slicks, Michelin Pro4 Service Course, Continental GP4000 SII, and Veloflex Open Corsa tires.

I bought these in 700x25 sizes. Mounted on my 23mm rim, they measure about 27mm wide brand new, just a tad narrower compared to the GP4000 SII at 28mm.

Things I like

- Great balance of road feel, puncture protection, and durability (mileage).

- Availability in different colors on both 700x23 and 700x25 (if that's your thing)

- Good handling in inclement weather and bad roads

I've managed to get about 4,200 miles on the front tire and 3600 miles on the rear tire - the most I've managed to get out of the different tires I've tried. I decided to replace them preemptively without pushing it. There was some squaring and a lot of nicks, cuts, and bruising on the tread with some squaring, but nothing significant like significant wear of the material.

I'd definitely buy these again if they go on sale. They're a tad expensive at full retail of over $70, but at $30 they're a great deal.

I use these road tires on both of road bikes. Depending on the rims it can be a bit tight to get a fresh set on but once there you are set as it may be more of the rims than the tire themselves. Due to the weather conditions (I ride in the Midwest) and different terrains I find the tires do not wear out over the course of season. Again, that can be a function of how much you ride but I normally start riding in March and finish in late November so I'm on the bike a frequent basis each week.

A nice light and durable tire for the money. I especially like the color choices.

But one of the tires wouldn't stay on my Rolf lan front rim. Had to buy a Bontrager R2 from my LBS. The fit is fine on the rear wheel though, both slid in easily without tire irons. Strange, variation in tolerances I guess. No flat spots on either rim.

I almost panicked when Tricomps were replaced by these by they are just as good.

Love these tires. I use to rely on Conti's 4000s however these are way better. These are light however durable AND the ride quality is identical to a race specific tire. Great tire for whatever weather is thrown your way.

From somebody who does more than 8000 miles per year these tires offers very good resistance against puncture and are comfortable and with great performance. I tried many others before but now I never buy anything than Vredestein.

Very durable yet a smooth ride for an all weather rode tire. I have used them exclusively for the past four years. They come close to lasting one year (3600 mikes) for me. I used to experience flats periodically and have not had a flat since using these tires. I'm a fan.

I've been riding these tires for a couple of months and am quite impressed by their durability and speed. I haven't had a single flat yet, which is quite an achievement, considering that I mostly ride in Brooklyn, NY. My previous tires were Michelin Pro 4, Vredestein Gran Fondo and Conti Gatorskins. Only the Gatorskins are comparable in terms of durability, but they are heavier and slower.