Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

I know what you're talking about--I've had this problem a couple of times with fatter (38+) tires. If I run the front pressure too low, it feels darty when turning--the front dives into the turn too quickly and feels unstable. Tracking in a straight line is affected, too--it comes off it's line t

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Andy: Good call. I've used both 35 and 40 mm Marathon Supremes in all sorts of conditions (loaded touring, off-road, etc) and prefer the 40s. Even though they are only a bit bigger, the wear measurably longer. My last 40 mm front went over 11,000 miles with no flats. Likely that's sheer bli

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

I'm super happy with my new 37 mm non-TG Pasela's. They measure at 37.2mm on my 23mm rims. They have more tread depth than the 35mm and smaller sizes of Paselas. Been running them at 40/45 and they are smooth and straight running. And according to the BQ roll down test, as fast as Hetres. ~

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Shortly after I posted earlier today I decided that I've put enough energy and time into worrying about tires and shelled out for the quick shipping on a set of 40mm Supremes. Tires... check. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

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I wouldn't use the 35mm Supremes on a loaded bike. I think Revolver might have the 700x38 Schwalbe Marathons. Also check Clever Cycles and any places that sell electronic bikes. Like Doug said, it's worth it to have dependeble tires for a tour. --mike -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

my buddy had a mud flap turn underneath his Conti Grand Prix 4000 tire - the tire chewed up the mud flap. On Sunday, April 14, 2013 1:14:12 PM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I've been holding out to buy > another set of 40mm Supremes from Riv but

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I've been holding out to buy another set of 40mm Supremes from Riv but their arrival keeps getting delayed and now I'm painted into a corner to pay for 2-day shipping to buy them elsewhere online... and I'm cheap. I imagine there's a LBS around portland t

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

I'm slowing working up the pressure... started @ 45/30, now @ 50/35. Probably going to flirt with 50/40 for next round. Marathons of any variety are definitely stiffer that the Nomads. I'd say the Nomads might even be a little flexier than Jack Browns. Possibly even in Eroica territory, but with w

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

David: The Marathon Supreme in 40 mm starts to feel "mushy" around 40 psi, and I'll guess the MS is stiffer than the Nomads. I generally run 50 front / 60 rear, and add 10 psi for a tour load. I arrived at these values after my usual over-thinking and experimentation on the issue. dougP On

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Andy: New tires are cheap insurance. If I have any doubts about the condition of what's on the bike, I install new tires before any long tour. If the old ones have some life left in them, just change them out when you return home, and squeeze those last few miles out on home turf. A tour sho

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Hey Andy, I say, if you can afford it, pick up a pair of 700x38 Schwalbe Marathons that Rivendell sells. They're durable and I have yet to get a flat. Sure, they're not as smooth as your Supremes but they're a great tire for riding a bike with a load. Oh, and besides being durable, they're also

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

35psi. Hard to explain... I just don't feel as in control as with 33-35mm tires. Have to adjust slow-speed line more often. Can't ride hands-free at high speed (still okay at medium). Fast downhill left-right turn transition feels much less solid. I think raising the pressure would deal with some

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

what do you mean by "squirrely"? And what pressure are you running on them? ~mike On Sunday, April 14, 2013 8:31:15 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Andy, the Nomads are working out as really good tires for > me.No complaints ot

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Andy, the Nomads are working out as really good tires for me.No complaints other than being a bit squirrely. Not sure if that's due to their being so wide, or that I'm underinflating them. That said, the point I wanted to make is that they are

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

A buddy and I are headed out for an 8-day ride around eastern oregon in less than a week. I've been fretting over tires. The Marathon Supremes that are on there now are not nearly as worn as Jim's tire in the picture but they're noticeably thinner than new (the rear has a pretty good flat spot

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Exactly, I second Bill's comment well worn :-) Hugh On Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:22:07 PM UTC-7, Bill Gibson wrote: > > Well done. I'm always proud of wearing out a tire. > > > On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 8:19 PM, dougP >wrote: > >> Looks like "tire thread". You got the last miles out of that one.

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Well done. I'm always proud of wearing out a tire. On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 8:19 PM, dougP wrote: > Looks like "tire thread". You got the last miles out of that one. > > dougP > > > On Saturday, April 13, 2013 5:49:30 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**cyclofie

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Looks like "tire thread". You got the last miles out of that one. dougP On Saturday, April 13, 2013 5:49:30 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/8644929659/in/photostream > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB