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06-26-12 | 07:46 PM
#4426
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
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Gator Hardshells have crappy sidewalls, IMO.
Not sure if you recall what happened when I tried Michelin Pro4s when they first came out but I literally had one blow right off my front rim while I was cornering at a pretty high speed and I still don't really understand how I pulled off not eating ****. The roadies can keep 'em.
Not sure if you recall what happened when I tried Michelin Pro4s when they first came out but I literally had one blow right off my front rim while I was cornering at a pretty high speed and I still don't really understand how I pulled off not eating ****. The roadies can keep 'em.
06-26-12 | 07:52 PM
#4427
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Gator Hardshells have crappy sidewalls, IMO.
Not sure if you recall what happened when I tried Michelin Pro4s when they first came out but I literally had one blow right off my front rim while I was cornering at a pretty high speed and I still don't really understand how I pulled off not eating ****. The roadies can keep 'em.
Not sure if you recall what happened when I tried Michelin Pro4s when they first came out but I literally had one blow right off my front rim while I was cornering at a pretty high speed and I still don't really understand how I pulled off not eating ****. The roadies can keep 'em.
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06-26-12 | 07:54 PM
#4428
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
GP 4000 was hit or miss for me, had a set last until the chords, then had another set that only survived a week.
Between their two offerenings with the 4 seasons and the Gator Hardshell, I feel the 4 seasons is the better tire.
Between their two offerenings with the 4 seasons and the Gator Hardshell, I feel the 4 seasons is the better tire.
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06-26-12 | 07:56 PM
#4429
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
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I just bought a set, wondering what I got myself into.
06-26-12 | 07:56 PM
#4430
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
06-26-12 | 08:02 PM
#4431
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
I remember your experience with the Pro4's.
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06-26-12 | 08:24 PM
#4432
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
You'll love them. I'm working my way through my second set this season. Basically they're your gatorskin but with improved protection and a much lower rolling resistance when put in comparison with the later.
06-26-12 | 09:53 PM
#4433
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
The 4000s is a great tire, been on mine for about 6 months; 20 miles daily with 0 issues.
06-27-12 | 01:27 PM
#4435
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Any chance you could recommend a quality but budget friendly low-flange rear track hub (or hubset)?
06-27-12 | 02:08 PM
#4436
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
06-27-12 | 09:44 PM
#4438
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Tomorrow the endurance training begins, it's definitely on this time. Should I make the him go through a climb that lasts for 3 miles with sections having a grade of over 12%?
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06-27-12 | 09:47 PM
#4439
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
This is the dude who blew you off? I say dig deep and give the bastard everything you've got.
06-27-12 | 09:50 PM
#4440
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
06-28-12 | 02:15 PM
#4441
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,846
Likes: 0
From: St Louis
Hub recomendation for 75% of people: Get yourself some formulas if you have a strange spacing, if not get some novatechs.
06-28-12 | 07:20 PM
#4442
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
So I may the guy suffer today in fact gave up after 10 miles. Now what?
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06-28-12 | 08:04 PM
#4443
sqrl
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,168
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From: Chicago
Bikes: bieks
Wait, some guy you're supposed to be endurance training with bailed after only 10 miles!?!?!
06-28-12 | 08:10 PM
#4444
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Yeah, he said he was too wiped out. He couldn't keep up on a 4% grade climb. He's going to have to find someone else to help him out the next time, I'm done with him. This was the same guy who made me wait an hour and a half before calling to say he wasn't going to make it back on Monday.
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06-28-12 | 08:14 PM
#4445
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 96
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I'm not aware of any low flange hubs by either of those folks. I'm not super opposed to high flange hubs. But, I do prefer the aesthetic of low-flange, and figured I'd try to find some affordable ones before I pull the trigger on another set.
06-28-12 | 10:46 PM
#4446
OASAASLLS
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
From: Orlando FL
Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB
06-28-12 | 11:01 PM
#4447
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
They're hard to come by in the US for some reason. eBay is your best bet.
06-28-12 | 11:02 PM
#4448
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Yeah, he said he was too wiped out. He couldn't keep up on a 4% grade climb. He's going to have to find someone else to help him out the next time, I'm done with him. This was the same guy who made me wait an hour and a half before calling to say he wasn't going to make it back on Monday.
06-29-12 | 07:56 AM
#4449
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Otherwise I'll probably just suck it up and go with a circus monkey road hub in the front, and a lower-flange high flange hub, like the All-City New Sheriff in the back.
06-29-12 | 08:09 AM
#4450
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
FWIW - the New Sheriff has a pretty standard size high flange.