Re: [RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

Hi Nancy, The Soma Xpress is my daily commuter tire on my AHH. It's not as wide and cushy as the Pari-Moto, but I've had no punctures on my commutes. The Xpress tires don't remove as much of the road "buzz" compared to Pari-Moto/Grand Bois tires, but does not feel in any way sluggish to me. I us

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

> > I've used the pari-motos and currently have the hetres (the regular as > opposed to extra leger) on the Bleriot. I flatted a lot with the p-m's, > and wound up having a stick puncture right through the tread, which was > when I finally switched. Bummer, because I loved them, very smooth,

Re: [RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

My Road has room for Pari motos at 38 mm and that's about it. I actually have Cypres on there now, and Pari Motos on an old UJB conversion. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 4:52 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I recently converted my Rivendell Road to 650B x 38mm Grand Bois Lierre > (from 700C x 28mm Ruffy Tuffy)

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I too am using Grand Bois', but the Compass model. 650b on my Sam. Have used them all over town and a couple of randonneur events. They are fantastic and a little less expensive than the

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I don't know what magic Gran Bois gives Panaracer to put in those mds but Hetres are amazingly sturdy on and off road and in rutty, glassy commutes. Don't baby them! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I have the Compass 26" tires and would highly recommend Compass (Grand Bois) tires. They are amazingly cushy and fast. One flat in thousands of miles of riding. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:53:50 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote: > > So Rivendell gave me Conti Tour tires on my new Sam. While they

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

Love my Grand Bois 650's. Comfortable, fast, no flats as yet on them or on the more used (so far) 26" Compass' on my touring bike. If you go with the Soma Xpress please let us know how you like them. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:53:50 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote: > > So Rivendell gave me Co

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I'm using the Conti Speed tires that Rivendell sells. Its hard to beat the Grande Bois tires that Compass sells, but I was pleasantly surprised by the Conti Speed tires. I think they measure out to be around 38mm, and fit my Homer nicely. I'm riding them on dirt roads and am happy with them. Wid

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I've been riding Hetre's for my commute for about four months... knock on wood, no flats no issues whatsoever. Mostly just makes me wonder why I'd bother riding anything else. (hoping to find similar comfort/speed in the 700C range for my Atlantis). The tread wear has been pretty minimal and

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

> > I was into all black tires from 2009-2012. That's all I ever used on road > bikes. But a season on my tan-wall Rumpkins and Swiftys, and now I like the tan-wall looks just as much. My new Sam has black Marathons on it now. I am too chicken to try commuting on my Hetres yet. Lotsa trashy,

Re: [RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I recently converted my Rivendell Road to 650B x 38mm Grand Bois Lierre (from 700C x 28mm Ruffy Tuffy). The Lierres roll very well and are quite comfy. I inflate them to about 60 psi (slightly lower in front, higher in back). I rode 200 miles on them at RAGBRAI and liked them immensely. Grand B

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

For the time being anyway may have to go with the Soma Xpress or other option. Appears a lot of sources don't have Pari-Motos just now. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:59:23 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote: > > I'm really impressed with how fast the Soma Xpress tires are for such a > cushy size.

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I'm really impressed with how fast the Soma Xpress tires are for such a cushy size. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:53:50 AM UTC-7, Johnny Alien wrote: > > So Rivendell gave me Conti Tour tires on my new Sam. While they are OK > they definitely are sluggish compared to other tires I have used.

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

There is some possibility that someday you'll see a Hetre Extra Leger in all black. There is a precedent: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/grand-bois-extra-leger-in-all-black/ If you want to go a little wider, maybe check out the Vee Rubber Speedster: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VEE-RU

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

Compass Bikes (Jan Heine) sells the Grand Bois line of tires, I'm using the 'extra legre' Hetre tires which are 650Bx42 and they are fantastic. at $88 per they better be. The non 'extra legre' versions are a mere $60ish and are also reported to be good. They don't satisfy your all black reques