Nathan, I think Steve's compare/contrast was pretty spot on. I can add that I flatted RTs pretty regularly via goathead thorns and that the tread started peeling off on my tires<http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3529285691/> .
The GBs are the most fantastic riding tires I have ever owned, but the verdict is still out on durability. One of them had a defect <http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4217471999/>that and was exchanged for a new one. I haven't had a problem with glass yet, but a few goathead punctures (one right now and I ran out of patches!). After riding the GBs, I don't particularly want to ride RTs again. They just feel slow and dead in comparison. If durability problems persist, I'll probably try Paselas. I'd like to fit Jack Browns but the clearance is just too tight :-( Cheers, DE On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 2:21 PM, nathan spindel <nath...@gmail.com> wrote: > I know, I know it's not a fair comparison, but since Larry did it I'm > interested in his findings :) > > I'm thinking of RP's too, as well as JB's - though I'll doubt they'll fit > (this is for a new-to-me '90 RB-1 I'm gathering parts for). > > -nathan > > > On Jan 15, 2010, at 2:11 PM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote: > > On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 14:03 -0800, nathan spindel wrote: >> >>> Larry, can you comment as to the ride quality and flat-ability >>> differences between the Ruffy Tuffy and the Cypress? I'm currently >>> considering between the two and haven't read any head-on comparisons >>> between em. >>> >> >> >> What a pair to compare! The Ruffy Tuffy is a belted tire with a thick >> tread, meant to be flat-proof. I've used them for several thousand >> miles, and I don't think I ever got a flat with one. As you know, those >> things that make a tire flat-resistant also make it roll more slowly. >> >> The GB is at the opposite end of the continuum. It flats easily on >> small glass shards, but it's fast and has a wonderful ride. The tread >> is much thinner, so it doesn't last as long, either. >> >> The Rolly Poly would be a better tire to compare with the GB. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy--
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