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03-15-04, 09:43 AM
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Solution to Skid Flats
If you just gotta have skidding contests, maybe this tire is for you. 
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03-15-04, 07:07 PM
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Haha, those green tires look awesome! Too bad i'm looking for something a little lighter and faster. Anyway, i think i'm goign to go with the michelin pro races. They're only like 35 bucks from biketiresdirect. The continentals dont' look like they'll last very long, and the open corsas are just too expensive.
I think i'm going to get a mini pump too, so that i'll never be stranded again.
I think i'm going to get a mini pump too, so that i'll never be stranded again.
03-16-04, 08:39 AM
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Yeh the Mich` pro race are fine tyres , I have over 3 thusand miles on the rear with very little sign of wear.
I would replace the front with the the other Pro race I purchased at the same time, but the orignal Axial Pro is still going strong at 8,000+ miles.
I would replace the front with the the other Pro race I purchased at the same time, but the orignal Axial Pro is still going strong at 8,000+ miles.
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You must be very small and lite. I have them and after 800 miles i can see slight rear wear. I have conti's 4-seasons on my other and had to replace at 2050 on rear.I would'nt the pro's again for everyday riding.
03-16-04, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by shokhead
You must be very small and lite. I have them and after 800 miles i can see slight rear wear. I have conti's 4-seasons on my other and had to replace at 2050 on rear.I would'nt the pro's again for everyday riding.
Yeh! I`m relatively light weight averaging ...141lbs, but quite tall.... 6ft,
Also a steady rec rider, so I`m quite non abusive to my cycle components. getting maximum usage from everything. At least that seems to be. Maybe my LBS will tell me different when I take it in for Spring service tomorrow
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I too have been looking for some DURABLE tires.
through my research I've learned this....
LOOK for TPI (threads per inch).
Also the SPECIALIZED ARMADILLO's are Super Burly...and pretty CHEAP!!!
Check 'em out!
through my research I've learned this....
LOOK for TPI (threads per inch).
Also the SPECIALIZED ARMADILLO's are Super Burly...and pretty CHEAP!!!
Check 'em out!
08-20-04, 10:28 PM
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Personally, I like the Vredestein Ricorsos from nashbar. Only about $13 and would be GREAT skidding tires (and they work pretty well for normal riding too ). They're wire bead, so easy on/easy off. Also, Perfornance has Vredestein Fortezza SEs on sale for $18...
). They're wire bead, so easy on/easy off. Also, Perfornance has Vredestein Fortezza SEs on sale for $18...
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I use Michelin Pro Race. My last set had 6,200 miles on the front and 3,000 on the second rear tire and 3,200 on the first rear tire.
