Originally Posted by
Ekdog
Took a spill the other day while riding my folder in a rainstorm. I lost control of my front wheel on a painted brick path. I'd like to switch my Marathon Supreme front tire for something that grips better on wet surfaces. I'll switch back to the Supreme, which I like for its flat resistance, in the summer.
Any suggestions?
Nothing would help you on painted brick.
When it is wet, painted surfaces and metal must be avoided like the plague.
I run Supremes on my *winter* bike.
I've never had any trouble with wet roads.