I have ridden Nifty Swifties, Michelin Axial Raid, Michelin Megamium, Hutchinson 650B Confriere, Grand Bois Cypres, and Soma Xpress. (yes, I put serious miles on my tires. I wore them all out!) Some wear out faster than others. My experience, please take it with a grain of salt Nifty Swifty - sturdy tires. Wear well. Tan sidewall. I think I still have one in the garage I would use in a pinch Michelin Axial Raid - sturdy tires, wear well, ride well. Folding. I think. Unfortunately, made of unobtanium Michelin Megamium - like the Raid, but all black. Folding. Tightest bead ever, G-d help you if you get a flat in the cold and rain. But sturdy. Hutchinson - very sturdy tire; good riding, got over 4000 miles on them. Gray sidewall. Folding. Still keep one around as a spare. Very light. Grand Bois Cypres - nice to ride on. Almost as light as the Hutchinson. Folding. I had more flats with them than any other tire in my life. Retired after 2000 miles Soma Xpress - like riding on nice pillows. Do not appear to slow me down. Folding. Tan sidewall. Not enough miles to assess durability, but they look pretty sturdy.
Cheers, Lynne F On Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:38:20 AM UTC-7, Brian wrote: > > HI, > > I built up my Sam H. with the GB's (650B x 32) and love the ride they > provide but I need to replace them. I'd get the GB's again but they did > seem to wear a bit fast and I anticipate more commuting this season so a > sturdy tire would be preferable unless it will really compromise the > quality of the ride. It's why I am considering the Nifty S. Anyone have any > thoughts? Any other 650 x 32-33 besides these and the maxy fastys. Thanks > > Brian > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
