psycholist Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Trying to 'call out'? I'm not familiar with this term - Do explain... Wait a minute - since I'm on his ignore list I can say what I like and he'll never know ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Calling someone out is kinda like... trying to prove them wrong or make them look stupid, basically it's challenging what they say.You seem to be forgetting Rowan has a masters degree in some kind of engineering (I'm inclined to say mech eng because that's what lots of people tend to study from what I've seen on here), the specifics I'm not sure of but someone can probably fill that blank for me, you're also irish which naturally makes me assume you're a stupid. Going by your posts on this forum, my assumptions aren't too far off the mark.Oh also, I just have to click one link and it shows your post to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Has anyone tried one of these for a front tyre?Only 460g. Could pinch flats be a problem? Even though it says otherwise. It just seems ridiculously light considering the tryall slick is heavier.The continental rubber queen also looks a good choice as a rear tyre, 872g, supposedly good pinch protection and a tacky compound. I've ordered one of these but I'm a bit unsure about the front.opinions...?they don't really last as long as the maxxis 40a compound....but lots and lots of grip though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 they don't really last as long as the maxxis 40a compound....but lots and lots of grip though!!!opposite way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Calling someone out is kinda like... trying to prove them wrong or make them look stupid, basically it's challenging what they say.You seem to be forgetting Rowan has a masters degree in some kind of engineering (I'm inclined to say mech eng because that's what lots of people tend to study from what I've seen on here), the specifics I'm not sure of but someone can probably fill that blank for me, you're also irish which naturally makes me assume you're a stupid. Going by your posts on this forum, my assumptions aren't too far off the mark.Oh also, I just have to click one link and it shows your post to me.So you're admitting to blatant racism as well as saying you go to more trouble to read my posts than you'd have to go to if I wasn't ignored. Brilliant . Incidentally a Masters degree in the UK educates to the same level as a bachelor's degree in Ireland (4 years' work), so the assumption that Irish people are stupid is a dangerous one, especially when you bring academic qualifications into it . And I wasn't 'calling Rowan out', just adding more information.As for the tyre debate - has anyone tried these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12593 - I find them amazing on my XC bikes, really good grip off road for the 70a compound, as well as very durable. The tread blocks are pretty low, so no noticeable squirm on hard surfaces either. Deep mud is all that phases them... There's a DH version as well for back tyre use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) So you're admitting to blatant racism as well as saying you go to more trouble to read my posts than you'd have to go to if I wasn't ignored. Brilliant . Incidentally a Masters degree in the UK educates to the same level as a bachelor's degree in Ireland (4 years' work), so the assumption that Irish people are stupid is a dangerous one, especially when you bring academic qualifications into it . And I wasn't 'calling Rowan out', just adding more information.I didn't know "Irish" was a race? I thought it was a nationality? In which case I'm making a remark based on a national stereotype. I could have called you a Guinness drinking potato munching idiot, but I didn't...To be honest, I shouldn't ignore your posts because they're always so full of idiotic remarks.The way in which you linked to wiki articles I found quite insulting, implying that Rowan needs to read up on the subjects before he can discuss this topic. Edited September 9, 2008 by Mark King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 You seem to be forgetting Rowan has a masters degree in some kind of engineering (I'm inclined to say mech eng because that's what lots of people tend to study from what I've seen on here),Erm, Rowan does have a Masters in Engineering.... Electrical Engineering. Which - although you better believe Rowan does know his stuff - doesn't actually qualify him to talk jack-all about friction Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hah fair enough, surely there are still some crossover areas?Aaaaaanyway, tyres.I ride mod, so Maxxis > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 As for the tyre debate - has anyone tried these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12593 - I find them amazing on my XC bikes, really good grip off road for the 70a compound, as well as very durable. The tread blocks are pretty low, so no noticeable squirm on hard surfaces either. Deep mud is all that phases them... There's a DH version as well for back tyre use.Tread pattern is irrelevant because the 70a compound is HORRIBLE for anything other than cruising around dry concrete or mud.The front tyre on my 4x bike has the Maxxis 60a compound and that is noticeably less grippy than the 42a that was on it previously, in mud, intermediate and dry conditions.Anyway, I use the Continental GP4000 tyres in Black Chili compound on my road bike and thats about as grippy a tyre as I've ever had on that bike.As for on a trials bike, I'm happy with a Maxxis rear/Try-all front combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 surely you might as well be running a maxxis then? as the weight will be no different?Nope, it is still lighter, as the free ride tube is only a little thicker than a std tube, just with a little more air volume, meaning it does not stretch as much.bigman, have you tried it with a normal tube yet?Yes for a few rides, and had no troubles pinch wise...., but my rim tape wasn't up to the job of the large holes and split, which then gave me a flat, so it was not a pinch, i put the free ride tube in just "to be safe" as i would rather not get a pinch.......Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 so anyone who uses proper rim tape will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Nothing wrong with selo-rim-tape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've been using sellotape for at least 6 months on my Mod, it's fine if you overlap it and use a double layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) Erm, Rowan does have a Masters in Engineering.... Electrical Engineering. Which - although you better believe Rowan does know his stuff - doesn't actually qualify him to talk jack-all about friction RichI did some open units from the mech eng course - one of which did cover friction a little ... back in my distant shady past, before I became a drone ... anyways back on tyres - I did actually look at the conti as a front tyre once RACE UCI when I was looking for a tyre for the front of dans bike (silly weight dob machine ...)looks about right (wee tread, chilli compound (although still harder than a maxxis, folding, volume etc ..) would probably be fine for street ?.... personally I like my single ply high rollers as they are cheap lightish and work.having said that if i had loads of money to burn I may try out a big betty schwalbe- as dans has been a win ... Edited September 9, 2008 by manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I did some open units from the mech eng course - one of which did cover friction a little ... back in my distant shady past, before I became a drone ... anyways back on tyres - I did actually look at the conti as a front tyre once RACE UCI when I was looking for a tyre for the front of dans bike (silly weight dob machine ...)looks about right (wee tread, chilli compound, folding etc ..) but super thin i would guess .... personally I like my single ply high rollers as they are cheap lightish and work.having said that if i had loads of money to burn I may try out a big betty schwalbe...not worth it imo, i sacked my one off after 2 rides. Im with ali, you really cant seem to beat a maxxis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 not worth it imo, i sacked my one off after 2 rides. Im with ali, you really cant seem to beat a maxxis Remember we ride nothing but street ....what was up with it anyways ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've just sent off the cheque for Ali's Rubber Queen, I'll report back when I've given it a proper ride. He did say it rolls a lot, but I've got a decent width rim and I never use less than 25psi, and I'm scared of slanted faces, so hopefully it should suit me pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've just sent off the cheque for Ali's Rubber Queen, I'll report back when I've given it a proper ride. He did say it rolls a lot, but I've got a decent width rim and I never use less than 25psi, and I'm scared of slanted faces, so hopefully it should suit me pretty well.I found with my Rubber Queen i had to run a little more pressure, i normaly run the maxxis tyres at around 20psi, but i have had around 25psi in the conti, I will hopefully have my rear wheel built again tomorow so will be able to give more riding, i shall report back....Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'm using a 2.2 Nobby Nic on the front now and it's great. Might not be the lightest of tyres (600g or over) but it offers quite good grip and good pinch protection. It should also hold up quite well, the previous one lasted me 2 years but it got REALLY light towards the end and kept getting flats on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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