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01-30-14 | 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by prankster

Thanks for the responses. I'm concern with the cornering performance when I'm racing. With that flat spot, I would imagine the transition isn't so much. I maybe thinking too much. But I don't want to take chances as I already crashed badly once (not mechanic issue). I guess riding on Houston's long flat straight roads takes its toll.

I don't get it. You have the bike and I presume are riding it. Do you notice a handling problem? Of so, replace the tire. If not, why are you looking for a problem you don't have.

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