Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 13,140
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
I’m ok with all the theory n’ crap, but in reality, I run the same tires F&R. I imagine, in my mind, that’s it’s to do with predictable handling, but the truth is that it’s about looks. I can easily imagine that a mixed setup would be optimal— that’s how I did it back in the ‘80s and ‘90s MTBing— but I prefer matched sidewall color for ROAD & Gravel. I could probably get that within a brand line, but I’m simply too lazy to bother, so it’s same/same for me. I just don’t have interest or means to determine whether it’s insufficient grip front or rear that’s keeping me out of World Championship contention. 😜