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Old 01-19-11, 05:07 AM
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what are the best clinchers on the market for racing? i want something that is comfortable but also fast, and with decent puncture resistance
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Are they talking about spectators feeding the cyclists? You know, like don't feed the bears?
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This is the general consensus. However, I think it may be a bit of personal preference.
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You may try searching the racing sub-forum as this has been discussed before. I've raced on Schwalbe Ultremo, GP4K, Serfas Seca RS, and COntinental Ultra Race. Personally, I've never noticed too much of a difference between the tires. They all have a slightly different shape but none have ever failed me in a corner.
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i just got a set of Mic PR3s and the seem fast and grip well but i have yet to see how well they hold up to flats.
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how long is a piece of string?
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Originally Posted by botto
how long is a piece of string?
Damn long.

IMO

Or not

Also IMO
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Originally Posted by botto
how long is a piece of string?
So long it is string like.
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Originally Posted by Bob Dopolina
So long it is string like.
String theory is nothing to play with.

Unless it has pretty colors.
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Originally Posted by nacler22
String theory is nothing to play with.

Unless it has pretty colors.
I'm more of a chaos guy.

Pretty colours are ok though.
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Originally Posted by nacler22
String theory is nothing to play with.

Unless it has pretty colors.
But what about Loop Quantum Gravity?
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Oh yeah, gp4ks.

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i'm making it my mission to post vittoria rubino pro in every tyre thread i see no matter what the specific question.
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i'm making it my mission to post vittoria rubino pro in every tyre thread i see no matter what the specific question.
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Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX
PR3
GP4000S

etc.
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