[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

Dear Clayton or others with experience with the Compass 26x1.75 tire, I am about to purchase the Compass 26x1.75, but thought I would ask for any feedback on the tires from real world use. Many thanks, On Saturday, June 22, 2013 12:41:16 PM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > > Thanks everyone for your feed

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

man in PDX. From: WETH To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:50 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire. Dear Clayton or others with experience with the Compass 26x1.75 tire, I am about to purchase the Compass 26x1.75, but

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

I put 600 miles on a pair of the Compass 1.75" tires last season on a Surly Trucker DeLuxe, mixed-terrain riding that included some very stoney abandoned carriage roads. They roll well, and have held up to a fair bit of abuse. Go for it. rod -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

Rod and Norman, Many thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. -Erl On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 8:42:44 PM UTC-5, Rod Holland wrote: > > I put 600 miles on a pair of the Compass 1.75" tires last season on a > Surly Trucker DeLuxe, mixed-terrain riding that included some very stoney > abandoned c

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

The Compasses give a very nice ride. I don't use them much. I run INTENSE micro Knobby tires now. Kevlar beads, high TPI,supple and fatter. I found them very cheap online (With high pressure they run great on the street). I usually run about 40 psi. I desire comfort and that "supple feel" that i

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

The Soma has a hypertex layer. Perhaps that makes it less supple. I certainly have no idea. http://www.panaracer.com/technologies.php On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:26:05 PM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: > > I just did a picture comparison between the two. They have exactly the > same tread. Both are ma

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

I bought a pair of the 1.75" Compass tires last year when I built up my All Rounder, and have maybe 1000 miles on them at most. My only other tire experience on this bike is with some to some continental tour-rides of the same size. However, I do have regular 700c Paselas on my quickbeam and m

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

I have the 1.75" Compass tires on my Atlantis and the 1.5" Compass on the Rambouillet. I cannot say enough good things about the ride. Excellent! Durability seems pretty good. I have had one flat on the Atlantis and a highway with steel from a steel belt puncturing the rear tire (of course...).

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

Thanks to all for the helpful feedback. I placed an order today, and I will try to report back on my experiences with them on my Atlantis. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

...the question was comparing the Soma New Express to the Compass tire. (not Paselas). All 3 are made by Panaracer. The New Express has an added Hypertex casing for flat resistance and so would be a little stiffer ride but not as bad as the Tour Guard Paselas is the rumor. So...not the same t

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

thanks Mike On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:07:02 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > ...the question was comparing the Soma New Express to the Compass tire. > (not Paselas). All 3 are made by Panaracer. > The New Express has an added Hypertex casing for flat resistance and so > would be a li

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

We use Marathon Racers, 1.6x26 on the tandem. These tires are lighter than the compass, have less tread and sell for less than the Compass. I have Cerfs on the Ram and love them, but doubt we would gain anything by switching. Michael On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:26:05 PM UTC-4, clayton wrot

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

I do not have a 26" but did have the Soma Xpress 650Bs and a lot of experience with various Grand Bois tires from Compass. The express were good rolling tires and fun to ride. Grand Bois definitely a step up in ride quality. Never had a flat on the Soma. In three years I have had only one

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

Thanks everyone for your feedback. Greatly appreciated. I went ahead and ordered a pair of CompassesI had a set of Avocet's 26" 1.75" tires back in the day and loved them. I expect these should be even nicer. Again, Thanks. On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:26:05 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

+1 on the ITS micro-knobby tires. I use the Mk2 version 2.1" under SKS P65 fenders on my Schwinn KOM townie--when I'm not running studded W160's in the winter. $16 from JensonUsa, I figured I'd give them a try. I mounted the 2.1" on