[RBW] Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

[Darin G.]

I just put the Stampede Pass tires on my Romulus, replacing a set of Ruffy 
Tuffy's.  My expectations were not particularly high but after two rides I am 
very impressed.  I haven't ridden the Jack Brown blues on my Rom but had them 
on my Sam and then my Atlantis.  I thought it was a good commuter tire and 
would still use it for that purpose (the Atlantis is wearing Marathon Supremes 
now).  I had only one flat in 4500 miles and it was a nail.  Similarly, the 
Ruffy Tuffy's were indeed very tough. The Compass tire, however is simply in 
another class.  Not only was the ride much more plush than the ride on the 
Ruffy Tuffy, or the JB, the bike felt very lively, and on my two rides it was 
considerably  faster than I typically ride over the same route--nearly 5 
minutes faster over a 25 mile course.  Two rides are hardly a sufficient data 
set to proclaim it a faster tire but I'm confident that it is not slower.  I'm 
looking forward to using it for my recreational riding.  Highly recommended.

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[RBW] Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

[SeanMac]

Hi folks,

Now that the indoor riding season has begun, my thoughts have turned to 
getting my bikes ready for the 2015 outdoor season.  Specifically, I am 
looking for new tires for my Black Mountain Cycles road bike.  This bike 
was new to me last summer, and is really a joy to ride.  It is my go-to 
bike, fast rides, long rides - you name it this bike can do it.  

Last summer I had it set-up with some old tires I had lying around - a 
Rolly-Polly in the front and a Roughy-Toughy in the back.  For 2015 I am 
looking for something new.  My hope is to find the best combination of 
speed-comfort-durability.  

The bike is designed to fit tires up to 33.3 mm wide.  I've narrowed 
down my selections to the Jack Brown and the Stampede Pass.  Lots of folks 
here seem to like Jack Brown, but I don't read much about the Stampede Pass 
tires.  Has anyone used both?  I would love to hear a comparison.  I would 
also be interested in any long-term reviews of the Stampede Pass tires.

A third tires I considered was the Challenge Strada Bianca.  However, from 
what I have read, this seems to be a tire that is difficult to mount (I've 
got Open Pro rims) and not terribly durable.  Any thoughts on this tired 
(especially compared to the other two I am looking at) would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Sean
Buffalo,NY

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