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09-24-03, 07:38 PM
I've been using the Gommitalia Targa tires for about 1,000 miles now , and they simply ride awesome. Roll nice, corner well, comfortable...just feel great, but...yes a but:
I've already had 3 flats, and they seem to cut very easily. I had 3,000 miles on my previous tires, Michelin Axial Carbons, without a single flat.
Now the Targas ride so much better, but the flats are a big pain. Gommitalia makes a tire called the Calypso that are a little heavier but are supposed to be more resiliant to flats so I ordered a pair...I hope the ride is at least close to the Targas.
Anyone else ride the Targas or Calypsos? If yes, your experiences would be most welcome.
By the way, the Targas are $100/pr and the Calypsos are $55/pr.
I've already had 3 flats, and they seem to cut very easily. I had 3,000 miles on my previous tires, Michelin Axial Carbons, without a single flat.
Now the Targas ride so much better, but the flats are a big pain. Gommitalia makes a tire called the Calypso that are a little heavier but are supposed to be more resiliant to flats so I ordered a pair...I hope the ride is at least close to the Targas.
Anyone else ride the Targas or Calypsos? If yes, your experiences would be most welcome.
By the way, the Targas are $100/pr and the Calypsos are $55/pr.