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01-06-2005, 11:48 AM

On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 14:24:12 -0500, GPSBlake wrote:

> just wonder
> how the slicks are going to perform on some of the muddy sandy non-paved
> roads that are around here.

You can always get something with a bit of tooth that's not too aggressive
for such conditions like the Michelin Moab, or even check out tires with
"inverted" treads.

I used to use the 700c version of the Moab when it existed, and it was
very quiet, fast rolling, and quite grippy for winter commuting.

Nashbar's got a lot of 26" rubber on sale now:

http://tinyurl.com/6tulr

http://tinyurl.com/4qkr4

http://tinyurl.com/2h3my

With the 1.5 IRC Metros, you'll probably shave over a pound off of your
ride. A pound of rotational weight combined with the lower rolling
resistance will be very noticeable, especially when accelerating off
the line.

01-06-2005, 11:48 AM	#135 (permalink)
maxo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First ride review: Schwinn Sidewinder from Walmart 20.6 mile ride. On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 14:24:12 -0500, GPSBlake wrote: > just wonder > how the slicks are going to perform on some of the muddy sandy non-paved > roads that are around here. You can always get something with a bit of tooth that's not too aggressive for such conditions like the Michelin Moab, or even check out tires with "inverted" treads. I used to use the 700c version of the Moab when it existed, and it was very quiet, fast rolling, and quite grippy for winter commuting. Nashbar's got a lot of 26" rubber on sale now: http://tinyurl.com/6tulr http://tinyurl.com/4qkr4 http://tinyurl.com/2h3my With the 1.5 IRC Metros, you'll probably shave over a pound off of your ride. A pound of rotational weight combined with the lower rolling resistance will be very noticeable, especially when accelerating off the line.