It may be hard to believe now, but for decades, as clincher tires slowly evolved, tubular tires were the everyday choice of most cycling enthusiasts. And for over three decades Vittoria has produced the Rally, an entry level tubular tire for every day use. There are still many riders who prefer the ride quality and performance of a tubular tire. Truth be told, many of these riders also love the gluing ritual, and play the role of the old-school cyclist who rolls up on a steel De Rosa and entertains the coffee shop with the vagaries of Columbus SL versus SLX. If you know what this means, you are either a curmudgeon or a hipster.

Nowadays, the Rally still serves as a working man's tubular, or an inexpensive spare tire to have on hand. It is also a great choice for those riders who train on tubulars in rough conditions and need a good quality, functional tire that will eat up mileage on tough roads. Despite the affordable price, Vittoria has continually improved the Rally. Now with a 220 tpi casing, the Rally is more compliant and has suppleness it's lineage could only dream of. The advanced Kevlar® 3D rubber compound is molded into a herringbone file pattern that rolls smoothly, provides acceleration and stopping power while delivering confidence in corners, on wet or dry roads. The tread is durable and puncture resistant, which is amplified by the PRB breaker below the surface.

You can see that while an entry-level tubular, the Rally is more tire than one would expect at this price point. We have been selling this tire for many years and like clockwork, a dedicated group of tubular users buy a few sets every spring to be ready for the season. The Rally is offered in a 21mm or 23mm width and traditional tan(Para) wall or black wall so you can fine tune both the appearance and width to best suit your personal aesthetics and riding preference.