How Schwalbe is pron ounced?
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I would (and have) use Bell tires from Helmart before I use another Continental. They have failed me too many times including a blowout at 90 psi on a Continental Top Touring on top of Lolo Pass in Montana, a blown out sidewall of another Top Touring in my truck, 4 blowouts that left me stranded near Atlanta, Texas and a split tire from a small rock hit in Kentucky that left me riding the Bell tire.
The tire above had 200 miles on it. If Continentals come in shares you can have mine!
I actually wanted a pair of Schwalbe's when I bought the worthless Continentals in Cincinnati but the shop didn't have them in stock that day.
The tire above had 200 miles on it. If Continentals come in shares you can have mine!
I actually wanted a pair of Schwalbe's when I bought the worthless Continentals in Cincinnati but the shop didn't have them in stock that day.
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I pronounce the British words as their locals would pronounce them since we have the same person as our respective Queens, and they sound ugly to my ears otherwise. I generally pronounce words in Anglicized form, and will continue to do so until the reality of the take over by other peoples hits home. I use the correct pronunciation of tomato, though one virtually can no longer find a Canadian who accepts it.
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I would (and have) use Bell tires from Helmart before I use another Continental. They have failed me too many times including a blowout at 90 psi on a Continental Top Touring on top of Lolo Pass in Montana, a blown out sidewall of another Top Touring in my truck, 4 blowouts that left me stranded near Atlanta, Texas and a split tire from a small rock hit in Kentucky that left me riding the Bell tire.
The tire above had 200 miles on it. If Continentals come in shares you can have mine!
I actually wanted a pair of Schwalbe's when I bought the worthless Continentals in Cincinnati but the shop didn't have them in stock that day.
The tire above had 200 miles on it. If Continentals come in shares you can have mine!
I actually wanted a pair of Schwalbe's when I bought the worthless Continentals in Cincinnati but the shop didn't have them in stock that day.
I haven't had those problems at all with any of my Contis or any problems really. Different things happen to different people for different reasons. I can only speak from my experiences with Conti's and those of my shop-mates since I know them and the general riding they do.
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I haven't had those problems at all with any of my Contis or any problems really. Different things happen to different people for different reasons. I can only speak from my experiences with Conti's and those of my shop-mates since I know them and the general riding they do.
The final straw was the wheel strike above. I've used lots and lots of tires over 30+ years of riding and have never had the problems with any brand like I have with Continentals. They are supposed to be a high quality tire with a premium price to match. In my experience, they are just have the price.
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I pronounce the British words as their locals would pronounce them since we have the same person as our respective Queens, and they sound ugly to my ears otherwise. I generally pronounce words in Anglicized form, and will continue to do so until the reality of the take over by other peoples hits home. I use the correct pronunciation of tomato, though one virtually can no longer find a Canadian who accepts it.
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Here's how the company itself pronounces their name in this video. Creation of a SCHWALBE tire - English - YouTube
08-15-14, 06:01 AM
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I would (and have) use Bell tires from Helmart before I use another Continental. They have failed me too many times including a blowout at 90 psi on a Continental Top Touring on top of Lolo Pass in Montana, a blown out sidewall of another Top Touring in my truck, 4 blowouts that left me stranded near Atlanta, Texas and a split tire from a small rock hit in Kentucky that left me riding the Bell tire.
The tire above had 200 miles on it. If Continentals come in shares you can have mine!
I actually wanted a pair of Schwalbe's when I bought the worthless Continentals in Cincinnati but the shop didn't have them in stock that day.
The tire above had 200 miles on it. If Continentals come in shares you can have mine!
I actually wanted a pair of Schwalbe's when I bought the worthless Continentals in Cincinnati but the shop didn't have them in stock that day.
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My brother in law pronounces it 'Shwobble'
08-20-14, 09:48 PM
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I haven't had those problems at all with any of my Contis or any problems really. Different things happen to different people for different reasons. I can only speak from my experiences with Conti's and those of my shop-mates since I know them and the general riding they do.
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