For those of you running 559, you might also want to consider the Soma
Offering:
http://store.somafab.com/newxp26tifob.html
I've been running the NewExpress in 650x38 for about 1000k now and I
like them a lot. I think its safe to assume that the Hypertex casing
doesnt make the tires more supple,
OK - I stopped at my LBS (Free Range Cycles - Seattle) and they had the
Kojaks in 50-559, so I grabbed a pair. Next time I'm in Mpls (this summer)
I'll stop in at Hiawatha and let you know how they work in the Seattle rain
:) They definitely feel lighter, and it will be nice to retain the cush on
They just feel lighter and faster to me. They have flatted 2 or 3
times which is more that the T-Servs I used to have. But I live and
ride in NYC which is kind of rough on tires -- plenty of broken glass.
On Jan 28, 11:38 am, Earl Grey wrote:
> JGS,
>
> big improvement how? Fewer flats? Smoothe
On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Jeremy Till wrote:
> In fact, slick tires probably provide the most traction in wet
> conditions. Jobst on the subject:
>
> http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/slicks.html
I won't swear to the science behind this (though it makes sense to me)
but I will say that I've
In fact, slick tires probably provide the most traction in wet
conditions. Jobst on the subject:
http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/slicks.html
On Jan 27, 9:03 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> I have about 1600 miles on the Kojaks in a variety of non-winter conditions,
> including hundreds
I still lament the late great Avocet Fasgrips.
Is the Kojak the closest thing now available in 700x35?
I have Marathon Supremes in 700x42 and like them very well (except
they don't fit with my fenders). I imagine the Marathon Racer line is
just a bit more supple, lighter and a bit less durable.
JGS,
big improvement how? Fewer flats? Smoother ride? Faster? Grippier?
Longer lasting?
Cheers,
Gernot
On Jan 27, 7:44 pm, JGS wrote:
> Schwalbe marathon racer. Big improvement for me over the pasela
>
> On Jan 27, 6:49 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>
>
>
> > How do the Ultra Gatorskins roll? "T
I have about 1600 miles on the Kojaks in a variety of non-winter conditions,
including hundreds of miles of gravel, and have not had any issues with
traction. Most of the "tread" on non-knobby tires is cosmetic anyway...lots
of people share these concerns about slick tires, so tire manufacturers
Jim - what's the Kojak like on a wet commute? I'm a bit wary of using a
"slick" in the rain. I won't be on dirt much, just city streets.
Brian
On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
> My favorite is the Schwalbe Kojak. I have been using the
1.35 is 35 mm -- might just fit on my Rivs sans fenders. Or even with,
if the fenders are perfectly installed -- think I ran 35 mm City
Slickers (called 1.25 but measured 35 mm) on one Riv with fenders and
2 mm under front fender at fork crown.
Please report on them compared to Paselas, if you eve
I've been pretty happy with my Continental Sport Contacts 26x1.6.
They ride nicely and have decent puncture protection. Plus you can get
them with a reflective sidewall which is nice.
On Jan 27, 11:43 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> My favorite is the Schwalbe Kojak. I have been using t
My favorite is the Schwalbe Kojak. I have been using the 26x2 size, and
think they're wonderful! There is a skinnier one (1.35?), but I haven't
tried it.
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I looked at those a year or so ago; they seemed utilitarian-ish, not
better than the 1.25 Pasela, at any rate -- which isn't too bad a tire
for a cheap one, don't get me wrong: light (240 gr), fits under my
fenders with sufficient room. But even the best-of-the-rest Pasela is
not up to Conti GP or
In 571/650C, Terry has a 28mm tire.
On Jan 27, 6:42 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> If they roll anything like Big Apples for their size and weight, they
> must be good. I wish they'd make them in a narrower size, say 30 mm or
> so.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM, Mojo wrote:
> > I too like
If they roll anything like Big Apples for their size and weight, they
must be good. I wish they'd make them in a narrower size, say 30 mm or
so.
On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM, Mojo wrote:
> I too like the Marathon Racers, for good puncture protection, what
> feels like good rolling efficiency,
I too like the Marathon Racers, for good puncture protection, what
feels like good rolling efficiency, and excellent wear. But they do
have a harsher ride than non-TG Paselas.
I am riding them on my 26" wheeled AllRounder & my 700c LHT and will
replace them if/when they wear out.
On Jan 27, 5:44
Schwalbe marathon racer. Big improvement for me over the pasela
On Jan 27, 6:49 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> How do the Ultra Gatorskins roll? "Triple protection" sounds slow and
> harsh I'm happy to fix flats in return for a fast, supple tire.
>
> (Again, to all, for context: IME, the Pasel
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