Today is May 25th. I was out of town for EN events for about 17 of those 25 days. If someone else wants to hook up a group buy, go for it. I don't have the bandwidth for it, sorry.
The tire I use regularly is #15 on page 1 of the list. Michelin Pro 3 Light SC (23). I love them and I have ridden each set I have ever owned over the years until they were done. I mean done!
Can somone look at the chart and tell me the amount of time I would save over an IM distance if I jump on the group buy and get the Vittorias?
Also, I can buy a set of the Michelin's for $75 on eBay. Bought several sets from the same guy. Looks like the Vittoria's are a minimum of $100 for the set as it stands now.
Btw I just got some Bontrager R4 Aeros for my front wheels. Got them from the Trek store on line, they are in stock. They arrived in 2 days (Wisconsin to Chicago = FAST). I'm looking forward to trying them out on my first Race Rehersal soon!
Hayes.....Thanks for the pdf on tire selection. I am a newbie and this is a big help. Any suggestions on where to start researching tire pressure? I always just pump up to around 120. I am 5'10", 175lbs.
Shawn, I would check with the tire manufacturer for tire pressure. Zipp has a detailed chart by tire, event, and weight. They alsy have adjustments for wider vs narrow rims and weather/road conditions. I once saw the same for vittoria.
FWIW, after a detailed discussion with Zipp, I run 108 to 112 PSI depending on road conditions. Lower if wet or really rough roads. I'm 135lbs so your 120 is probably pretty good.
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Doode,
Today is May 25th. I was out of town for EN events for about 17 of those 25 days. If someone else wants to hook up a group buy, go for it. I don't have the bandwidth for it, sorry.
OK, good thread here. Lotsa good chat.
As I am not the sharpest tool in the shed with this stuff and there are so many of you who are, I have a question on the PDF Hayes posted: http://www.biketechreview.com/tires...g_rev9.pdf
The tire I use regularly is #15 on page 1 of the list. Michelin Pro 3 Light SC (23). I love them and I have ridden each set I have ever owned over the years until they were done. I mean done!
Can somone look at the chart and tell me the amount of time I would save over an IM distance if I jump on the group buy and get the Vittorias?
Also, I can buy a set of the Michelin's for $75 on eBay. Bought several sets from the same guy. Looks like the Vittoria's are a minimum of $100 for the set as it stands now.
Thanks.
John
Hayes.....Thanks for the pdf on tire selection. I am a newbie and this is a big help. Any suggestions on where to start researching tire pressure? I always just pump up to around 120. I am 5'10", 175lbs.
FWIW, after a detailed discussion with Zipp, I run 108 to 112 PSI depending on road conditions. Lower if wet or really rough roads. I'm 135lbs so your 120 is probably pretty good.
http://www.vittoria.com/tech/recom-tyre-pressure/