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jeff

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Schwalbe
« on: January 18, 2009, 10:37:48 AM »
I am a Schwalbe convert.

I used to swear by Specialized Controls (until they were discontinued), used Conti Vertical pros for years, then tried a pair of Fat Alberts off a friends bike.
I have not used a different tire in almost 4 years now. They are amazing. They stick anywhere and everywhere, have amazing low rolling resistance - not unlike the Nevegals which feel like you are riding thru glue - and are tough as nails with the snake skin sides. I use the 2.35 because I am a big person - 235lbs ride weight, but they come in 2.1 and 2.25 also.
One of these days I will try the new directional front/rear specific Fat Alberts, but at the rate these tires wear, I don't think that will be any time soon! haha! :laugh:
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Re: Schwalbe
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2009, 11:52:25 AM »
ya, their studded tires look good too!!  just wish they made a 29er!! :huh:
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Re: Schwalbe
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 02:19:21 PM »
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Re: Schwalbe
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 02:54:33 PM »
Quote from: jeff on January 18, 2009, 02:19:21 PM
they do!
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=27274&category=624

and reports are they are amazing.


ya, but not studded,.. guess I neede to make that clearer!!!   :huh:
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Re: Schwalbe
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2009, 03:55:06 PM »
ah...my bad.

well, for studded tires, there's only one choise, 26 or 29
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=20867&category=405
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Re: Schwalbe
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2009, 04:02:25 PM »
yaa... the nokian's are a little beyond my wallet's comprehension    :WOW:
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