Specialized SUCKS At Making Tires!!!
05-10-04, 08:31 PM
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Listen people, if you're having alot of flats, it's NOT the tires... Period.... Try running more air pressure. I have always run about 50-55 lbs. in both front & rear tire. In total, I've only had about 3 or 4 flats over the past 11 years.... Go figure. No pinch flats, less rolling resistance, quicker acceleration. Need I go on? There are NO drawbacks to running a higher pressure than 95% of you are currently running.... What am I telling you all this? Because I no longer race & could really care less if you listen to me or not....
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05-13-04, 11:31 AM
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I've had no problems in 3 years with my Nimbus EX's but I didn't like the Roll X's traction characteristics for the riding that I do. That said I've had no problems with the construction or workmanship of any Specialized product.
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05-14-04, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KleinMp99
Anthonaut is just a little boy who dosent know much, his opinion is of no value.
I think a company who are dedicated to tyres and a company who only makes tyres is bound to be better (and i know from experience) than a company who makes everything. The dedicated company has tyres as their main focus and therefore can produce better tyres.
If youre looking for tyres, look no further: Michelin, Maxxis and Tioga
05-14-04, 05:12 AM
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The S-works tires are good, but the others are bad. And yes Anthonaut has had bad experiences with Specialized tires. In one week he ripped a knob off one, and this wasn't with real harsh riding either. Again this tire wasn't a S-works.
05-14-04, 05:14 AM
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I agree, that MOSTspecialist tire makers, ie. Tioga and Maxxis are the better tires, but intense tires are good.
05-14-04, 06:08 AM
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First of all, I wouldn't think it's user error, if he has evidence that many specialized fall apart. Maybe his riding is different. If it bugs the hell outta ya which it obvioulsy does you might want to get new tires.
Second, kleinmp99, you criticize for no real reason. You seem to think that you're big and can push people around and say a lot crap about them. Imbicile if you want to do that go to some other forum, we don't need flamers and people who care about putting a dang white sheet behind their bike and not covering the whole bike with it. OH NO ITS SUCH A BIG DEAL.
Second, kleinmp99, you criticize for no real reason. You seem to think that you're big and can push people around and say a lot crap about them. Imbicile if you want to do that go to some other forum, we don't need flamers and people who care about putting a dang white sheet behind their bike and not covering the whole bike with it. OH NO ITS SUCH A BIG DEAL.
05-14-04, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by diamondback_man
why are you such as @$$hole? you contribute nothing to this forum, NOT ONCE have i ever seen you give someone advice, you just make fun of them. GET IT THROUGHT YOUR HEAD, there are people with different opinions than you, so sometimes, you should just keep your mouth shut. There is no point in making people feel bad.
Thanks diamondback_man, i never did anything to him, ive just had bad experiences with specialized tyres and that is my opinion.
Again, thanks
05-18-04, 12:01 AM
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All I have to say on this subject is that. I rode with one of specialized pro downhill riders down in NC. He rode maxxis tires! also sponsored by them but none the less.
05-18-04, 04:56 PM
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This topic is like trying to get a Jury to decide the color of white bread... Everyone's like's & dislikes are their own. I personally like Specialized (bikes,tires,shoes,gloves) but that's my opinion. I have nothing but good luck with all their products, and most are very reasonably priced.... I have worn out many, many Specialized tires (Cannibal, Storm Control & Ground Control) over the years, and NEVER once did any of them fail, nor disappoint me in the least... I have 3 brand new Specialized tires in my garage right now...
