Slice2

I intended to upgrade at the point-of-purchase. When I ordered the bike, the LBS told me that they would just charge me the difference, at their cost, to go with the Contis. But when I picked up the bike they said that they don't carry Hutchinson, so I'd have to pay full price outright for the Contis (!) Needless to say, I took the bike as is.


The bike has not seen pavement yet (only the roller of my trainer). My concern is that others who have these tires have said they are squirrelly (sp?) in the wet, which it certainly is hereabouts this time of year. I've also been told that the Fusions aren't very flat-resistant, and there's a lot of crap on the roads this time of year here. I've heard nothing but raves about the 4000s, including that grip-wise, they're as good as any in the wet, plus very flat-resistant, and that they roll well (lower resistance).


If it was the 'dry time' here, I'd just ride the Fusions until worn out, but it isn't, and the last thing I want is to dump the new bike on the pavement.


Any opinions on this? (as if I'd have to ask for any on this forum... )

Extort

I ride the Fusion Comps and have had 3 or 4 flats in 3000 miles. I have not had a problem with water, but since I live in SoCal I'll have to wait until February to tell you for sure (that is the only time it rains here).

zacster

You could put the GP4000s on it now, and save the hutch for later in the Oregon dry season from July1 through July6

Slice2

That's what I was thinking too. Just didn't want to buy $100 worth of tires prematurely if not necessary.

patentcad

I burned through a Hutch Fusion Comp (rear tire) in only 2000 miles. That kinda sucks. I replaced them with Conti GP4000s.

Crash Test

Have put about 1500km on my fusion comps this summer - no flats except a burst tube, not the fault of the tire. Tire handles well and have had no wet weather issues.