On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Cycletex <clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I don't know. My 37mm Paselas are pretty supple. Maybe not as supple > as some in the test, but when compared with other 700c tires in it's > class the Pasela fairs well in suppleness and weight. The 35c pasela > did really well in the performance test that was published in BQ Vol5 > #1. At that time they were the fastest of the "fat" 700c tires > tested. > > "The surprisingly fast times of a few tires, such as the Panaracer > "Pasela" (34.5m m wide), the Avocet "Cross" (34.5mm) and the > Mitsoboshi "Trimline" (37mm) appear to be mostly due to their great > width." > Perhaps the Paselas aren't a good example overall, but since my Riv roads have 559 or 571 wheels, I am pretty limited in the "good" road tires I can find. I used 1.25 Paselas for a while but switched (on the commuter) to 22-23 mm (actual) Conti Grand Prix and Specialized Turbos because these, at least, fell faster and more nimble -- and the Paselas only weigh about 40 grams more, each -- 240 vs 200 grams. I know the Turbos, in particular, which I've used off and on for 18 years, are among my favorites and, if they came in a 28, would be even more favorite. (I have a stash of Turbos, since I believe that they haven't been made for some time.) BTW, when I say "feel" faster, I don't buy the "more vibration makes it feel faster" hypothesis; it's not vibration but smoothness and computer readouts that form my judgement. The Turbos in particular feel as smooth at 90/100 as the Paselas did a 70/80, but then the Turbos have always seemed exceptionally smooth despite their narrow width. The only other Paselas I've used recently were 27X1.25s, wire bead, and those felt like dogs; my experience, of course. Perhaps there are Paselas and Paselas. > > My fast preference is the 32c tg pasela. I run them on a light > aluminum go-fast and I'll pick them over every other tire I own. > Again, they hold there own in suppleness and weight when compared to > others in their class. I ride this bike with some really fast riders > here in austin with carbon and skinny's and when they drop me I never > blame the tire. The engine however... now that's another story. > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
