Hi, I have all three tires; Hetre, Cypres, and Pari-Moto. The Pari-Moto is lighter and softer than the other two. It's more like a Vittoria CX, than any other Panaracer I've ever had.
I still think the Hetre's are the funnest tires in the world to ride on. Cheers! On May 13, 2010, at 12:21 PM, rcnute wrote: > I saw a tan one yesterday (not mounted). Visually and texturally it > seemed like a Cypres. > > Ryan > > On May 13, 10:59 am, JoelMatthews <[email protected]> wrote: >>> (or superior to) the Hetres. A little skinnier and a little slicker? >> >> Different not superior. >> >> I believe in some of his posts to the 650B forum, Kirk specifically >> said these were not meant to compete with the Hetre. The Pari-Motos >> are skinnier and lighter. They are meant for events, if that is what >> you do, or for nice day unloaded speed riding. >> >> The Hetres are the every day, distance, I want a great ride, don't >> care about being up front of everyone tire. I Have two sets of >> Hetres, and two sets of Pari-Motos on the way. The Hetres will get >> most of the work. Assuming the PariMotos live up to the promise, they >> will see sunny summer afternoon duty. >> >> On May 13, 12:47 pm, rinjin <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >>> I think it's great that Pacenti is getting new tires made (see the >>> recent discussion about 650B tire choices and the apocalypse), but I'm >>> still a little unclear on how the new Pari Motos are different from >>> (or superior to) the Hetres. A little skinnier and a little slicker? I >>> have to say the Hetres are hard to beat. Plush, light, durable, >>> attractive, easy to mount. Hmmm, come to think of it, maybe I will >>> stockpile a few. >> >>> Curious to hear from folks who've ridden them both. >> >>> Brian >> >>> On May 12, 7:58 am, Patrick in VT <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> On May 11, 9:32 pm, Bruce <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>>> They are called "event tires" as in, you would race with them. I suppose >>>>> that >means roofing tacks should be avoided.... >> >>>> the durability of this tire will be the deal-breaker for me. i >>>> understand folks wanting a tire just a bit smaller than the hetre to >>>> make things work better on particular frames. but a 38mm tire begs to >>>> be ridden off-road, wherever that might take you. so far, the hetre >>>> is more than up to task on this front. if the pari-moto is too >>>> fragile for some rough stuff, my pre-order will be my last. >> >>>> personally, i was hoping for a tire like this in the 33-35 range. >>>> maybe grand bois will fill that void. >> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group >>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.-Hide quoted text - >> >>> - Show quoted text - >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group >> athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
