NEW Tires- Pro Race 2's or Service Course?
07-01-07, 09:08 PM
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my PR2's say "Service Course" on them. What's the difference?
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07-01-07, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
my PR2's say "Service Course" on them. What's the difference?
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07-01-07, 09:59 PM
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from the web about the Service Course tires-
"The main feature of this 23mm tyre is the reduced rolling resistance and increased grip. Now, normally it isn't possible to increase one without the other being reduced, but a new Silica compound Michelin have developed allows advances in both directions. Michelin claim 40% more grip, even in the wet, and an increased camber angle of 7 degrees, giving 5kph more speed in the bends."
"The main feature of this 23mm tyre is the reduced rolling resistance and increased grip. Now, normally it isn't possible to increase one without the other being reduced, but a new Silica compound Michelin have developed allows advances in both directions. Michelin claim 40% more grip, even in the wet, and an increased camber angle of 7 degrees, giving 5kph more speed in the bends."
07-01-07, 10:10 PM
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You mean "Limited Edition", they are excellent tires, great grip perfect in the rain, reduced rolling resistance and lighter than normal Pro2 races, very supple tire with latex tubes (vittoria gold).
IMHO the best clincher available but durability is a slight issue as its effectively a race tire.
These are the tires I'm using, the "limited edition" model which only come in the horizon blue color, I've got 6 pairs stashed away
IMHO the best clincher available but durability is a slight issue as its effectively a race tire.
These are the tires I'm using, the "limited edition" model which only come in the horizon blue color, I've got 6 pairs stashed away
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07-01-07, 10:49 PM
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FWIW, the best price on those is Pro Bike Kit - https://www.probikekit.com. Less than $29 each (compared to around $55 at the LBS).
07-01-07, 11:00 PM
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