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Scott Gordo
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On Jun 5, 9:03 pm, Jay Beattie <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Jun 5, 12:53 pm, RS <[email protected]> wrote:
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> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > [email protected] says...
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> > >On Jun 5, 9:15 am, "Frank Drackman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >> For the last few years I have been riding 26 mm house brand, Kevlar
> > belted
> > >> tires from Performance. Performance customer service tells me that
> > they
> > >> have discontinued making the tire and didn't have any good suggestions
> > for a
> > >> replacement.
>
> > >Those were great tires! I was very sad when they discontinued them.
> > >Since then I have tried the Michelin Pro 2 Race tires in size 25 and
> > >found them to be quite comfy. I put about 750 miles on a set and they
> > >really don't show any wear (I weigh 125 lbs., though). Now I'm trying
> > >Continental GP 4000, size 25. Only had one ride so far, but I like
> > >the idea of the Vectran belt (and the color matches my new, custom
> > >bike perfectly). I will probalby choose one of those two tires to be
> > >my new standard. I know they're expensive, but tires seem to last a
> > >pretty long time for me. I'll be careful to watch for sales to pick
> > >up replacements.
>
> > >Jenn
>
> > Generally on Ebay can find Pro2Race for $35 each or at biketiresdirect in
> > 700x25. Seems like a good choice and I like them though am curious how
> > much longer the Krylion Carbon lasts and if its a bit less supple. - Hide quoted text -
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> $28.50 from ProBikeKit for Pro2Race -- but that's for 23mm. Shipping
> from England was as fast as from Ohio (Nashbar), and there was no
> shipping charge. I don't get how they can do that. I did get a little
> hit on my credit card for exchanging dollars to pounds, though.
>
> BTW, I got some of the Bontrager Race-Lite Hardcase (which are not
> "lite") in 28s for commuting, and these are some of the toughest tires
> I have every owned. I actually had a small nail angle through the
> casing without giving me a flat and without destroying the tire. The
> ride is O.K., but at maximum inflation, they do not roll well over
> small objects, like gravel. It feels like my rear end is sliding out
> from under me -- hard to explain. I get thrown around less with other
> tires, and the wet traction is good but not great. No pinch flats or
> any kind of flats, though -- which is pretty amazing consider all the
> **** I ride over. -- Jay Beattie.- Hide quoted text -
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> - Show quoted text -
I've got a rear Bonty Hardcase too. I've also found it to be tough but
zero in suppleness and harder to trust than my standard Michelin Axial
Carbons, which also look to be discontinued. It's pretty interesting
how much your ride can change based on a tire's feel.
/s
> On Jun 5, 12:53 pm, RS <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > [email protected] says...
>
> > >On Jun 5, 9:15 am, "Frank Drackman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >> For the last few years I have been riding 26 mm house brand, Kevlar
> > belted
> > >> tires from Performance. Performance customer service tells me that
> > they
> > >> have discontinued making the tire and didn't have any good suggestions
> > for a
> > >> replacement.
>
> > >Those were great tires! I was very sad when they discontinued them.
> > >Since then I have tried the Michelin Pro 2 Race tires in size 25 and
> > >found them to be quite comfy. I put about 750 miles on a set and they
> > >really don't show any wear (I weigh 125 lbs., though). Now I'm trying
> > >Continental GP 4000, size 25. Only had one ride so far, but I like
> > >the idea of the Vectran belt (and the color matches my new, custom
> > >bike perfectly). I will probalby choose one of those two tires to be
> > >my new standard. I know they're expensive, but tires seem to last a
> > >pretty long time for me. I'll be careful to watch for sales to pick
> > >up replacements.
>
> > >Jenn
>
> > Generally on Ebay can find Pro2Race for $35 each or at biketiresdirect in
> > 700x25. Seems like a good choice and I like them though am curious how
> > much longer the Krylion Carbon lasts and if its a bit less supple. - Hide quoted text -
>
> $28.50 from ProBikeKit for Pro2Race -- but that's for 23mm. Shipping
> from England was as fast as from Ohio (Nashbar), and there was no
> shipping charge. I don't get how they can do that. I did get a little
> hit on my credit card for exchanging dollars to pounds, though.
>
> BTW, I got some of the Bontrager Race-Lite Hardcase (which are not
> "lite") in 28s for commuting, and these are some of the toughest tires
> I have every owned. I actually had a small nail angle through the
> casing without giving me a flat and without destroying the tire. The
> ride is O.K., but at maximum inflation, they do not roll well over
> small objects, like gravel. It feels like my rear end is sliding out
> from under me -- hard to explain. I get thrown around less with other
> tires, and the wet traction is good but not great. No pinch flats or
> any kind of flats, though -- which is pretty amazing consider all the
> **** I ride over. -- Jay Beattie.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I've got a rear Bonty Hardcase too. I've also found it to be tough but
zero in suppleness and harder to trust than my standard Michelin Axial
Carbons, which also look to be discontinued. It's pretty interesting
how much your ride can change based on a tire's feel.
/s