Which tires are these? Pic
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Which tires are these? Pic
Anyone know which tires these are?

I like the red/colored sidewalls.
Larger version available at https://velospace.org/node/585
Thanx

I like the red/colored sidewalls.
Larger version available at https://velospace.org/node/585
Thanx
Last edited by alheim; 10-15-08 at 11:10 AM.
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I think they are Specialized Armadillo tires, judging by the logo. They are pretty similar to Conti Gatorskins, which I like better.
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I believe they are Armadillos. Good puncture protection, not the lightest or supplest tire you'll find.
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Nor is it good for skidding, if you're into that sort of thing. It has a fairly soft rubber compound over a hard plastic liner. If you lock up your wheel, it'll rub that soft rubber right off .
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Bikes: Iron Horse Warrior Team (tricked to high heaven), Jamis Coda Sport (frame and fork, built into CX commuter), Gary Fisher Opie Dirt Jumper,SE Lager tarck bike
But you can safely run them flat in emergencies.
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I always felt that they wore down a little too quickly and gave a wooden feeling when the pressure was too high. I usually ride with about 100 psi in my tires but I kept the Armadillos at about 90 psi or so.
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My name is triplesixer, and I approve this message:
I like that Fuji Track Pro (minus NYC sticker)
I like that Fuji Track Pro (minus NYC sticker)
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without hed3 and da7600 36h laced radially to nmsw deep v (same as rear wheel)
it was about ______ complete. (white san marco saddle instead of turbo)
this bike was the budget build compared to the nagasawa
brand new FTP frameset - 420
brand new sug 75 bb - 70
used sug75 cranks + 49t sug75 ring - 150
brand new hkk chain - 30$
deep V + da7600 36h wheelset + eai 17t cog +lockring - $400
gr-9s + toshis + mks clips = 100
new miche supertype - 60
used white san marco saddle - 60
new b201aa black - 30
somewhere around 1300?
it was about ______ complete. (white san marco saddle instead of turbo)
this bike was the budget build compared to the nagasawa
brand new FTP frameset - 420
brand new sug 75 bb - 70
used sug75 cranks + 49t sug75 ring - 150
brand new hkk chain - 30$
deep V + da7600 36h wheelset + eai 17t cog +lockring - $400
gr-9s + toshis + mks clips = 100
new miche supertype - 60
used white san marco saddle - 60
new b201aa black - 30
somewhere around 1300?
Last edited by jdms mvp; 10-15-08 at 10:25 PM.
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That bike is georgous. I'm in love.... Is IRO a good brand? I'm just getting into fixed gears and I'm so overwhelmed by all the different manufactures! I've tried checkign out the stickies but they're still so overwhelming.
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Edit: I also would like to suggest to you that you use the Search function of the forums, as pretty much everything has been discussed at one point or another and the archives are an invaluable resource. It helps to narrow your search down to the Singlespeed and Fixed Gear subforum.
Last edited by alheim; 10-15-08 at 10:50 PM. Reason: mandatory mention of the search feature





