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Old 04-23-12 | 06:53 PM
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Nuggetross
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From: PHL

Bikes: De Rosa Planet, Shogun Kaze, Jamis Sputnik, Redline 925

not really worth stating that you like a certain tire unless you list all of the tires you've tried.

-michelin pro race 3: great feel around 20mph. not that supple at low speed. wouldn't use in city for daily use unless for ****s.
-continental gatorskin wire bead (700cx25): haven't had a flat yet. a little heavy with the wire bead, but good rolling resistance. not much feel. find myself going slower in corners.
-vittoria rubino pro 2: awesome, sticky feel at all speeds. takes some getting used to with the dual compound. finding cuts in the tread but no flats.
-low end kendas: came stock on my old redline 925. was going to upgrade to vittoria randonneurs, but they've held up surprisingly well.
-continental ultrasport: worst pos tire i've ever owned. tread life is nil. feel absolutely awful in the rain. avoid at all costs.
-challenge criterium tubulars: great cornering feel but not nearly enough sidewall protection for city use.
-continental sprinter tubulars: good compromise for a useable tubular. significantly better feel than a gatorskin clincher.
-vittoria rally tubulars: pos tubulars that are the same as many other low-end tires. it'll get you buy. at least they look nice.
-fps seca rs: great road feel but subpar tread life.

my favorite tires out of these are probably the vittoria rubino pro 2.
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