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01-05-05 | 05:26 PM

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Raiyn

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Originally Posted by d2create

This is for my Tassajara I use for commuting.
I'm looking at the Specialized Nimbus Armadillo 26x1.5 and the Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo 26x1.95.
I'm wondering which would be better for commuting on streets. I did have some trail in my commute but i don't anymore unless i need to hop a curb or something. I'm choosing between these two for their armadillo protection.
Basically one is narrower than the other and the tread pattern is slightly different (which i hear doesn't matter anyway).

Also, I already have one new Hemisphere that I will be pairing with which ever tire I decide on here. So if I end up with both of these tires, which should go on the front and which on the rear?

I'm a huge fan of the Nimbus. i've been running a pair on my commuter for the last four years and had nary an issue. As far as which to run up front..... I've always run a pair of similar tires on my bikes so I couldn't tell you if the run the big one up front rule from trail riding would apply here. I did however notice a huge difference when I switched to the narrower Nimbus from my old 26.195 Crossroads.

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