[RBW] Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

2018-08-11 Thread RichS
My 650b SamH runs a first gen Compass 38 on the front and a Soma New Express (Pasela tread) 38 on the rear. I don’t think much about speed; it’s a comfortable, reliable setup and works fine on a variety of surfaces. Best, Rich in ATL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

2018-08-11 Thread Paul G
I've used JB Greens and GB Cypres Extra Leger on my Roadeo. The GB's are noticeably lighter and more flexible with a smoother, more shock-absorbing and vibration-damping ride. They also allow shaper handling due to less gyroscopic resistance in the steering. They feel faster overall and measure

Re: [RBW] Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

2018-08-08 Thread Ron Mc
what Tim said. Compass are the best vulcanized tires ever made. On Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 3:27:56 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > I've ridden all 3 tires on my Hilsen. I went from JBs to Cypres first and > there was no noticeable difference. I mean no difference, plus I got more > flats than

Re: [RBW] Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

2018-08-07 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've ridden all 3 tires on my Hilsen. I went from JBs to Cypres first and there was no noticeable difference. I mean no difference, plus I got more flats than the JBs. So I went back to JBs. Then Compass started their own line. I was hesitant but thought I'd give them a go. I installed 32mm

Re: [RBW] Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

2018-08-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I've ridden only the Compass Elk Pass model, labeled 32 but more like 29. Compared to the JB Greens on my Sam Hillborne, the EPs feel faster; they are certainly thinner and more supple. The JBGs were so to speak a mean between the non-TG 32 mm Paselas and the Compasses. Good tires, but not as

[RBW] Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

2018-08-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
How do the Jack Browns (green) compare to the GB Cypres or Compass 32 you have ridden? Thanks for your thoughts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an