I really like the JB Green tires for the snappy/cushy/grippy ride quality, and have been enjoying them for awhile on my non-Rivendell sport-touring bicycle. Last week, I did a partial tour (moderately loaded - front Ortlieb panniers and a big Carradice saddlebag, etc) of the Oregon Coast, then back to Portland for a couple days of exploring that fine city. During a four-day period, I had two front flats and two rear flats. Two of the four flats were caused by tiny thorns, one by some unidentified metal object, and one I never did diagnose. My second flat on the front tire resulted in me riding on it for a 100 feet or so until I could get the bike stopped, and that left the tire cut and shredded beyond the point that I'd consider using the tire again. Luckily I packed a spare tire (700x32 Pasela TG) that got me through the rest of the trip.
I had envisioned a light-zippy bike for moderately loaded touring, but after this experiment I must recommend a tougher tire than JB Green. I still plan to use this fantastic tire for light-loaded applications on decent roads. For moderately loaded applications, I think I'll use Marathon Racers or Supremes next time. My write-up of the tour (sans flat tire talk) is here. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/09/oregon-coast-tour.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8A7PuRf-ZTsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
