[Yak] re: Thoughts on pedals and tires

[Jim Carson]

> 
> Also, I'm about to refresh my tires. I've been using the Schwable 
> Stelvios, and I've been happy. Life's too short to ride on crap
> tires, and I was considering ordering some of the folding models. Before I 
> do, does anyone what to suggest that I should try any of the other 
> brands/model? I'm not racing (or even riding that fast), but I appreciate 
> good road feel and reduced rotating weight. And
> durability, too.


I've had mixed luck with the Stelvios. They were great until about 600 
miles, when the tire started breaking down, causing more flats. 

The Schwalbe Marathon Slick I put on the front for Ride Around Washington a 
couple of weeks ago was a flat magnet. My only consolation prize is I won a 
gift certificate for "most flats." 

The Comet Primo Kevlars have fared better. They're not as smooth as the 
Stelvios, but flat-resistance has been good and they've worn well. For 
comparison, I got about 1,500 on the rear, 2,500 on the front. 

I've also tried a Continental Top Touring on the back. It seems even more 
impervious to debris at the expense of poorer traction, especially in wet 
weather.

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