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Post by lenodd on Jan 27, 2015 10:26:25 GMT
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Post by r0b1et on Jan 27, 2015 11:38:21 GMT
Very expensive given I can't see why they wouldn't be MORE susceptible to big splits (which would break off).
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Post by lenodd on Jan 27, 2015 12:42:26 GMT
yeah - I'm dubious - I'd like to hear from someone who'd used them re: resilience. They look too perfect for London.
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Post by erictherat on Jan 27, 2015 15:37:00 GMT
yeah - was looking at them - looks interesting.
BUT
I have a principle - dont buy SOTA (state of the art). let some other mug pay premium price for sparkly cutting edge gear.
wait a few years, let other folks put up the inevitable niggles. if they are good, they will become mass produced, price will fall and get em then.
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Post by bobcollege on Feb 2, 2015 17:47:47 GMT
Road.cc did an article on them today: linkTheres a review here: link and another users opinions (charliew87) after commuting with them in London on this page: link
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Post by erictherat on Feb 2, 2015 20:10:53 GMT
if you really can get 6000 miles on em - they seem pretty good value
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Post by Rocket on Feb 2, 2015 22:24:47 GMT
They weigh how much? Featherlight is not a term I would use but they do whilst not quantifying it. It will be a given fact that whatever they use to give the tyre its shape will weigh more than air.
I currently have 4,185 miles on my rear GP4000s and it's still going. I put a fair bit of torque through it which will increase wear. A less powerful rider can expect significantly more mileage than that. My front GP4000s has 3,049 miles on it and looks new as it does nothing more than hold the front of the bike up.
All their figures could well be best case scenario. Mine are real world figures. Won't be making an appearance on my bike anytime soon.
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Post by chas on Feb 3, 2015 8:32:02 GMT
With respect Rocket I don't think you're the target market They do quantify the weight at 430g which the reviewer checked, and is the same as a Gatorskin and tube, a lot less than the Randonneur 28 with puncture protection in Decathlon at 510g without tube. Featherweight compared to previous 'solid' tyres, you then save not carrying all the kit for repairs. Whilst they may not be as nice to ride for pleasure, they do sound a viable option for commuting with the main stumbling block being the price. I think it would be reasonable to factor in either the time saved by not setting off as early to allow for punctures or time lost at work if you get one. So please go and buy some everyone, then production can increase, the price will come down and myself and erictherat will join you
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Post by taffytim on Feb 8, 2015 15:38:45 GMT
Interesting concept, if i had a bike just for commuting id be tempted by these but I don't my T3 does everything.
The idea of putting one on the rear and keeping a normal 1 on the front is a good idea for comfort but then you will still have to carry all the gear to fix the front tyre if it get a puncture.
I fear change, think i'll be sticking with my tried and tested ones.
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