The Kojak really interests me as I dig Schwalbe tires but it is the fattest of all the tires and I might not have the clearance. I have the photo up above...does anyone think it looks like it might have the clearance?
I think that I am down to either the Pasela in a 30 or the Rolly Poly with a slight leaning towards the RP. I think I have settled on celery with clear shellac for the tape. On Jul 14, 11:23 am, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: > > > Stelvio is designed for racing and probably not optimal for most > > > riding. > > > well, it's a "racing" tire in the same sense that the RB-2 is a > > "racing" bike. i'm sure it's a fine tire for most "road" riding (the > > "OP's intent). > > Schwalbe does not make the Stelvio (except the tubular variation) any > longer and appears many outlets are selling them well below the $70.00 > per tire suggested retail. May be worth picking them up for a song. > > Schwalbe rates the replacement in the line-up, the Ultremo, lower on > puncture and durability. Perhaps the better option among Schwalbe > road race tires is the Durano. Plan to use Duranos on my Spectrum > 30th Anniversary. They are definitely not as plush as the Kojak. But > Duranos are lighter than Kojaks and according to Schwalbe designed to > hold up longer than Stelvio and Ultermo, > > If it fits, I still think the Kojak the better choice unless the OP > will be competing. Kojaks feel like you are riding on air. > > On Jul 14, 9:48 am, Patrick in VT <swing4...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > On Jul 14, 10:13 am, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: > > > > Stelvio is designed for racing and probably not optimal for most > > > riding. > > > well, it's a "racing" tire in the same sense that the RB-2 is a > > "racing" bike. i'm sure it's a fine tire for most "road" riding (the > > "OP's intent). -- 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. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
