Bill Lloyd wrote:
> Note, about 15% of the slickrock trail is pure sand, like 12" deep
> sand, between the rocks. Slicks sorta suck there. The sand is worse
> in the dry season... from May until November or so.
I've never done the Slickrock, but if those are the conditions I'd have to
agree. A bald semi-slick like a Bontrager Revolt SS or original Ritchey
Speedmax will give you a lot more control in the sand. The minimal side knobs
and/or squarish profile will save your bacon in the blind, sandy corners. And
these tires give up very little to a full slick on the hard stuff, in terms of
speed, or grip on rocks.
Much of the riding in southern CA is hardpack with occasional patches of loose
sand. I also commuted 10-15 miles each way to the trailheads. I found the
Revolts to be perfect for those conditions.
Matt O.
