Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Bacchetta Quattro, Catrike Speed
To me, the construction of the Compass tires looks identical to that of Primo tires. Primos cost less, but don't come in all the trendy sizes. Primos have a reputation for being relatively fast, good ride, but fragile and not particularly good traction in wet.