Its about time...

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Not everyone needs the stickiest tire or the most race-ready bike.

Is there something wrong with opening somebody's eyes on something way better than what they have now?

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by DLIT

Is there something wrong with opening somebody's eyes on something way better than what they have now?

I've just heard enough wiseguy comments about one bike or tire being the be- all and end-all. Especially when The hot-shot rider is going to move onto something faster or stickier in two months.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I've just heard enough wiseguy comments about one bike or tire being the be- all and end-all. Especially when The hot-shot rider is going to move onto something faster or stickier in two months.

That's not me. There's far better tires out there. Far better.

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by DLIT

That's not me. There's far better tires out there. Far better.

My point is the Bridgestones will work until he's used to the bike. Why throw out or try to resell a brand new tire? Plenty of time for new rubber later.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

My point is the Bridgestones will work until he's used to the bike. Why throw out or try to resell a brand new tire? Plenty of time for new rubber later.

I see your point, don't get me wrong. I'm the type that will take off the stock tires at 500 miles and replace 'em with Powers. That's what I did on my current bike.

[Crazy]

well the main difference is that I'm still a newb and you are already dragging knee on the track. I'll ride these out for a while and then when the front wears out I'll probably replace both of them. I plan on having this bike for a long time...
Tires, suspension, brakes...all of these performance mods don't make any sense until you are a good enough rider that you can notice the difference. Which I'm not. Yet.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by Crazy

well the main difference is that I'm still a newb and you are already dragging knee on the track. I'll ride these out for a while and then when the front wears out I'll probably replace both of them. I plan on having this bike for a long time...
Tires, suspension, brakes...all of these performance mods don't make any sense until you are a good enough rider that you can notice the difference. Which I'm not. Yet.

Your rear will wear out first. I see your point. You don't have to be fast to rock good tires though. Certain tires will handle certain conditions better. That's all I was saying. I'm not saying to get those tires because I use them and I'm fast and drag knee. I'm saying it because they're a very solid tire with good life-span and excellent traction, simple as that.