TandemFan wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:37:29 -0500, Tom Sherman
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> TandemFan wrote:
>>> On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:54:19 -0500, Tom Sherman
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> TandemFan wrote:
>>>>> We're using Comet Primo's on a heavily loaded tandem, about 1500 miles
>>>>> a year. By season end the tires are covered with little cuts and
>>>>> slices from the poor roads around here. 2 questions:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) Is the tire any worse off? Some of the cuts are 1/4" long.
>>>>>
>>>>> 2) What tires are more cut resistant and suitable for tandem use?
>>>>>
>>>> Most of them?
>>>>
>>>> Primo Comets are relatively light with low rolling resistance, but cut
>>>> resistance, durability and wet traction are NOT their strong points.
>>> Would you have any suggestions for a good 26" tire for tandem use?
>> No, the only bike I own with ISO 559-mm tires is my ATB.
>>
>>> Some of the postings mention the IRC Tandem. Any good? Anything
>>> better?
>> If you buy a tandem with ISO 406-mm and/or ISO 305-mm wheels, I can
>> recommend several tires.
>
> What do you use on them?
Tires in these sizes I have used:
ISO 406-mm size: Continental Gran Prix (28-406), NOS Japanese (tanwall)
Tioga Comp Pools 47-406, Avocet Fasgrip Freestyles 44-406, Primo Comet
32-406, Maxxis Hookworm 53-406.
ISO 305-mm size: 35-305 Primo Comet, 53-305 Maxxis Hookworm.
Of those, only the Conti GP, Primo Comet and Hookworm are available in
the common ISO 559-mm/26-inch ATB size. I have posted my opinion of the
Comets above and the Conti is even more fragile than the Comet.
As for the Hookworm, the larger size is a massive (60-559) tire that
would certainly work on a tandem provided clearances (brake and frame)
were not a problem. But the Hookworm is too heavy duty for most uses,
with a penalty in weight and rolling resistance.
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Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
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