[RBW] Re: Mileage on Jack Brown greens

2011-08-15 Thread MKahrl

My JB Greens have all (4 tires) worn to failure shortly after 3000
miles.  For the two rear tires I did not notice they were getting worn
because of the fenders. I got my first flat with each when the rubber
had worn down to the casing and daylight could be seen through the
tire in many places around the circumference.  One front tire I
replaced when it had worn down to the casing at 3200 miles but the
sidewalls wore faster than the tread at 3086 miles on the second one.
The tube blew through the middle of the sidewall while banking on a
sharp turn during a descent.  I stayed upright and made it home with a
new tube and two $20 bills as boots.

I'll still buy JB's, I think 3000 flat free miles is pretty good.
I'll just start replacing them at 2900 miles.

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[RBW] Re: Mileage on Jack Brown greens

2011-08-14 Thread Mike
I know with my JB blues the sidewalls gave out before the tread. My
greens have held up surprisingly well. I've tried to save them for
events and riding on smooth roads. I replaced one after it just became
really cut up and flatting frequently. I've been really fond of
Schwalbes lately but have to admit that when I ride my rando bike,
which is sporting JB greens, there the ride is much smoother and the
bike feels faster. There's a lot of variables that figure into the
equation but still, the greens are nice.

I don't ride with a computer so I don't really know the total mileage
I got out of the greens. I got a super randonneur series and training
rides out of a set last year. I have no idea on the mileage. That
doesn't really answer your question though. I guess, if you like them
and it's not breaking the bank to use them, keep with them and rotate
them as recommended by Sheldon.

--mike

On Aug 14, 1:52 pm, Dave Faller  wrote:
> My JBs have about 3k on them.  How many miles are people getting out of
> their greens?  I only ride pavement and the rear is starting to look
> square.  They are still performing wonderfully and have only had a couple of
> thorn flats each.  I'm thinking of getting a new one and doing the Sheldon
> shuffle with the front tire getting moved to the rear.  I'd also consider
> buying a slightly use one if anybody has one they're not using...

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