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03-20-06, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ultraman6970
actually those tufo's arent 28, are 700c.. thats more like a 27' it should fit fine...
What size are they?
03-20-06, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MacG
I keep hearing that armadillos have poor handling in inclement weather. Are they too plasticy to grab the pavement well, or what? Nobody ever explains what the problem or even symptoms are other than vaguely stating that they handle poorly. I'm just curious.
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03-21-06, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by n1nj4
so in the end, you DO have to sacrifice durability over traction/comfort?
Not at all. It just depends how fast you want to go. Look around at 28-32 commuting tires, or 28 randonneuring tires.
And welcome to bikeforums. = )
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Originally Posted by n1nj4
so in the end, you DO have to sacrifice durability over traction/comfort?
I've been running a rubino on my front wheel since august and I've never flatted it (knock on wood). It has a lot of cuts in it from glass and such, but nothing has penetrated deep enough.
03-21-06, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ultraman6970
actually those tufo's arent 28, are 700c.. thats more like a 27' it should fit fine...
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03-21-06, 03:44 PM
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In the past, I have ridden with an all-conditions Armadillo in back.
I have never had a flat front tire.
In the past two years, with Armadillos in back, I have had two flats; both from very fine, sharp wire.
I ride with a stickier all-weather tire in front, and have never had a front flat.
I weigh 215, and sometimes 235 with bag.
I have never had a flat front tire.
In the past two years, with Armadillos in back, I have had two flats; both from very fine, sharp wire.
I ride with a stickier all-weather tire in front, and have never had a front flat.
I weigh 215, and sometimes 235 with bag.
