Bontrager Race X Lite Tires in the Wet?
05-14-08, 10:30 AM
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Bontrager Race X Lite Tires in the Wet?
Does anyone have experience with these on a wet road? I would otherwise get Conti 4-Seasons but my LBS only has these and I like to give them the business when I can. This would be in a 700x25c. I'm not expecting miracles but I would like a puncture resistant tire that handle rain better than a Gatorskin or Mich Carbon.
Thanks, Steven.
Thanks, Steven.
05-14-08, 11:09 AM
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I found cornering to be fine, but climbing on damp roads, straight ahead, they would slip too much for my liking. Switched out to my old tried and true Pro Races, and have been smiling ever since.
05-15-08, 10:48 AM
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Have had no problems in the wet with the x lite tires, on dry pavement I think they are great, roll nice, good grip, and durable. I've only ridden them in the wet a few times, once in a very heavy rain, they were fine, until I tired crossing wet railroad tracks at a 45 degree angle......dumb.
05-15-08, 11:05 AM
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They came with my Madone and I rode them until they were worn out. They ride all right in the wet. But I prefer Michelin Pro Race 2's as my all around tire of choice. The Bontrager race x lite tires seem to wear out quickly. I guess it shouldn't suprise me. They are a uni-tread compound racing tire. PR2's probably last longer because of the duel tread compound.
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05-15-08, 11:47 AM
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05-19-08, 08:12 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and ordered the Conti 4 seasons. These are replacing some Conti's that I have been happy with so hopefully all will be good. Just have to let the LBS know that they need to stock the stuff I want.
Steven.
Steven.
