since i've been filling everyone in on a few of the things i have been doing over the cold season.
i thought it would only be right to let you know that i have changed tire brands(for now),i mostly run continental brand tires...
and in no way will i say that i have found a superior tread.
haven't really had the chance to test them out.
i typically go for the LONG wear tires..i ride alot of miles in a season and i certainly don't want to buy 3 or 4 pairs in a season.
so for now i am giving the "Pirelli Diablo Stradas" a run for the money.
currently i have only put on about 300 miles on them(mostly commute) but here is what i have noticed so far.
1. they seem to be sticky for a "touring" tire right off from the get go. once they are warmed up a bit it is apparent that i can ride them as hard as i typically do.
2.the tip in is smoother on this tire.the continentals would tip in so hard that i had to battle them back from going too far until they were well worn in to my riding style.
3. hellacious amount of tread life just from the looks of them. deep cuts in the pattern that stretches all the way to the edge.
looks to be a good rain tire even though i have yet to have the chance to test that theory.
here is a downer side of the tires.
they just don't look near as "sexy" on the bike!!!
i know that is a bad example so i will show you what i mean...
here is an example of the conti's!!
rear!!
front
and here are the strada's....
rear!!
front!
i keep telling myself that at least the stradas look like dragon scales,but i know i am only fooling myself.
so all in all if you are the type of rider that does alot of miles in a season i will always say to go with the continental road attacks......at least until further notice...