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Dia-Compe Gran Compe SS Open Tubular Tire (Colored)

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Old 11-12-09, 12:52 AM
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Dia-Compe Gran Compe SS Open Tubular Tire (Colored)

Who has had experience with the Dia-Compe Gran Compe SS Open Tubular Tire?
good?
bad?
skidding?
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Old 11-12-09, 01:07 AM
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short life if you skid. not recommended.
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Old 11-12-09, 01:40 PM
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Yeah I use one on the front. I've had some punctures with it, but it seems to be decently resilient. I wouldn't use one on the back though. It won't hold up to skids for very long.
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Old 11-12-09, 02:23 PM
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you're paying a premium for color, keep in mind.
much better clinchers out there.
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I run one in front.
I like it.
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...punctured on me within the first week of riding it, don't recommend
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