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Vittoria releases the Corsa Next - a cheaper and more durable tyre

The all-new Vittoria Corsa Next tyre has been billed as ‘a tyre for the everyday rider’ with a core focus on bringing durability and performance to a broader demographic

The Vittoria Corsa Next started back in 2015 already under the codename ‘Project Warrior’ but progress was halted by the launch of Continental’s new GP5000 TLR tyre in 2018 and then again by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21. The Corsa Next forms part of the new Competition line, which is designed to bridge the gap between the Pro Competition and Advanced Training categories without sacrificing any of the Corsa’s fundamental characteristics. 

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As such, the Next is built around the notion of durability and performance without affecting outright speed. A lofty goal indeed. In terms of model hierarchy, the Vittoria Corsa Next will sit below the Speed, Corsa and Corsa Control tyres in what will become a four-model lineup. Priced at £54.99 (tube-type clincher) and £64.99 (TLR version), Vittoria has managed to lower the entry point to the Corsa range which should make it a popular choice amid the current cost-of-living crisis. Here’s everything you need to know.

Vittoria Corsa Next - specifications

A focus for Vittoria was making the Corsa Next more affordable and the solution was to utilise an all-nylon tyre carcass that is easier to produce than the hand-made Corsa Cotton (these can take up to several days to make by hand). 

The other benefit of the nylon casing is increased durability - something that has plagued previous iterations. To achieve this, the Vittoria Corsa Nexts are constructed using a combination of silica and graphene compounds that promise better grip, rolling performance and overall efficiency. 

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According to Vittoria, the new rubber compound will foster better tyre wear, too, and there’s a tread wear indicator to monitor this. Vittoria says the new graphene silica compound boasts a 9% increase in speed and rolling efficiency, 32% improvement in grip and 21% better protection when compared to a normal compound. 

Available in six tube-type and TLR configurations spanning 24mm to 34mm and built in accordance with the ERTRO/ISO sizing standards, the Vittoria Corsa Nexts were developed using the 19mm internal rim width standard. As such, tyre size ratings are aligned with this standard and will measure wider on 21mm or 23mm internal rim widths. 

In terms of TSS hookless rims, only the TLR versions in 28c upwards are compatible with maximum tyre pressure rated at 72psi/5 bar. For now, the Next is only available in black but we expect an anthracite and tan wall version to follow shortly.

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The Vittoria Corsa Next features a 100tpi three-nylon-layer casing and sidewall which promotes better puncture protection - with two layers incorporated into the sidewall, three under the tread and a puncture-resistant belt. 

It also benefits from a bead shield which protects the tyre against rim strikes that could potentially damage the bead finish. Looking at the tread pattern, the Corsa Next tyres utilise the same distinct contours of its family roots, with defined centre tread (spaced with directional grooves) and side tread which is more closely packed for better lean-in traction.

Having weighed the Corsa Next against the regular Corsa Control in the same 28mm configuration, it appears as though the nylon casing and bolstered durability has done little to affect weight. The Corsa Next is 15g lighter than its stablemate weighing in at 250g per tyre.

Vittoria Corsa Next - performance

I managed to spend some time testing the new Vittoria Corsa Next tyres - both at the media launch in Milton Keynes and on my local training roads around the Surrey Hills, and the recurring theme here is the suppleness afforded by the new casing. 

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Despite the extra puncture support of the carcass, Vittoria has managed to retain much of the Corsa’s key attributes such as feel, rolling efficiency and communication. Road buzz and vibrations are non-existent thanks to the silica and graphene compound, something that can be further tweaked by playing around with tyre pressures.

While the Corsa tyre compound has always had a propensity for collecting cuts and punctures, Vittoria seems to have addressed this issue with the Corsa Next delivering an impressive sense of durability thanks to the high-density protection belts placed within the tyre. As far as perceptible performance goes, there is very little separating the Corsa Next from its namesakes. In fact, they feel as quick in a straight line, stickier in cornering situations and have yet to collect any punctures.

Vittoria Corsa Next - pricing and availability

Vittoria has nailed the pricing of the new Corsa Next which should help bring in a raft of new customers while retaining its current pool of consumers, too. 

The Vittoria Corsa Next clincher will retail for £54.99 / $74.99, while the TLR version comes in at £64.99 / $84.99.

www.vittoria.com

Aaron is the editor of off-road.cc. He completed his BA honours at the University of Cape Town before embarking on a career in journalism. As the former tech editor of Cyclingnews and Bike Perfect, digital editor of Bicycling magazine and associate editor of TopCar, he's travelled the world writing about bikes and anything with wheels for the past 17 years. A competitive racer and Stravaholic, he’s twice ridden the Cape Epic, raced nearly every mountain bike stage race in South Africa and completed the Haute Route Alps. He's also a national-level time triallist and eSports racer, too - having captained South Africa at both the 2022 and 2023 UCI Cycling eSports World Championships. 

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gotty | 1 year ago
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I got hold of some clinchers as my gp 5000 clinchers have seen better days, and the Vittorias are on a par speed wise (well they don't seem to be slowing me down)  they float over irregularities a lot easier, making for a faster rolling ride. I don't feel like I'm bouncing back like I did with gp5000 sometimes. They could be a little uncomfortable at times. I also found with my WIDE 32mm rims the GPs where getting a little "flattened" and every now and again would bottom out (64kg @80psi rear 75 front). The Vittorias are little higher in shape and more "pointy" riding in the middle of the tyre. Gp 5000 constantly road on there lazer grip. The Vittoria  have a more modern profile that suit wider rims. Speaking of which on a 22.5id rim they measure 29mm bang on the nose oh and they weigh 210grams for the 28c even though there site says 250. If your in the market for new rubber and want to use somthing different I'd say give the Vittorias a go especially in there clincher guise. Oh and they're super easy to get on my rims at least.  

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IanEdward | 1 year ago
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This is timely, was just wondering about Vittoria road tyres as am a huge fan of the compound used in their Terreno gravel tyres.

So is the consensus still that the original Corsa is more delicate than e.g. a GP4000 (I haven't tried the GP5000 yet).

Does the Next stack up against the GP5000 in terms of speed and durability?

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mdavidford | 1 year ago
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progress was halted by the launch of Continental’s new GP5000 TLR tyre in 2018

Is there just the one person doing marketing, sales, and product development?

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TheBillder | 1 year ago
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If your cost of living crisis is taking you down to £55 tyres... Have you had to let the 2nd pastry chef go?

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hawkinspeter replied to TheBillder | 1 year ago
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TheBillder wrote:

If your cost of living crisis is taking you down to £55 tyres... Have you had to let the 2nd pastry chef go?

Stephen Fry on QI wrote:

In the Second World War they would have people form the Ministry of Labour going round checking on everybody and particularly on the big estates, to see if all these people, some of them could be released for essential war work. And they went to Chatsworth, the Duke of Devonshire's estate it was, and they, you know, stop watch and clipboard and they checked everybody, and eventually they had an interview with the Duke, and they said; "Well Your Grace, we can understand that you need forty seven gardeners and thirteen under gardeners and you need grooms and you need chauffeurs and you need upstairs maids and downstairs maids and in between maids and laundry room maids, and still room maids and kitchen maids and nursemaids and housemaids and parlour maids. And we can understand that you need the boy to scrape the knives and boots and you need the butler and the four footmen and the under butler. But we wonder if a man economy might be made, do you, does Your Grace necessarily need two pastry cooks? To which he apparently replied; "Oh damn it! Can't a man have a biscuit?"

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OnYerBike replied to TheBillder | 1 year ago
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To be fair, it will almost certainly be possible to buy these tyres for well under RRP. The existing Corsa has an RRP of £65 but can currently be found at 2 for £75.

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Sjl replied to OnYerBike | 1 year ago
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Its odd they dont mention the Rubino range, i just bought some Rubino Pro tubeless 28mm (a difficult size to find) for £29 at Merlin and they are grest tyres. Run these on my winter bikes and cant tell the difference from more expensive tyres?

The compound is quite soft and grippy so not sure what they give away

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