The very nice rolling Kojaks that I bought from a listmember have faulty
(wire) beads that keep popping out and puncturing the tubes -- odd, after
cutting off some 6" from the rear in two sections, I feel no place on the
sidewall that does not have a bead: perhaps this was gross overlap?
Anyway, while waiting to contact Schwalbe for recourse, I've installed an
old pair of Avocet Fastgrips, 559X1.25. They feel more sluggish than the
Kojaks which, for their part, seem as good rolling as the very supple and
light 1" Turbos. Odd, too, that they feel harder to my thumb at ~60 psi
than did the Kojaks, tho' they roll smoothly enough at 60. I've bumped up
pressure to ~75/70 f/r and will try that, but just may go back to the
Turbos for the nonce.
Does anyone with experience of the Fastgrips, or well-informed scuttlebutt,
have comments on the rolling-nature of this tire? Apart from my perception
(and I'm always willing to be proved wrong) they look pretty good for my
purpose: a lightish, fastish, narrowish but durable tire for the Riv
Commuter than can carry a 30 lb rear load without worrying about pinch
flats.
Also: has anyone had my experience with Kojak or, more generally, Schwalbe
beads?
Thanks.
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