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Old 04-07-10 | 07:27 PM
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From: Saint Louis, Missouri

Bikes: '09 Rodriguez Adventurer Custom, '08 Trek 7.3Fx

They're OK. Main gripes are: Flat protection layer is hit and miss, when the tire is molded it squishes the layer in some areas (tread gaps) so there's less. My tires had heaps in the middle, my ex wifes had most of it at the edges (useless.) I only know this because some ass cut our tires when we stopped for coffee.

The tread gaps get pretty crazy on sizes bigger then 32C.

Low TPI, stiff sidewalls, and far from slick tread also are issues.

Good parts? They're VERY durable, wet grip is alright, mostly worth what they cost, and weight is acceptable.

I prefer vittoria randos which can be had for 25-45 bucks depending where ya shop and the size ya need. They ride smoother, roll better, and have much better wet grip. There's a folding version that is very light for a tire with good flat protection, but there's been talk of them not fitting well on some rims.

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