Last week I took my Goodyear off and put a brand new Metz on the rear. Just wanted to scuff it in so it would be ready to roll whenever I might need it.
Friday and today I scuffed it to the tune of 625 miles of N. Ga. mountain roads.
While I love a CT on the "Big Girl" I had forgotten how good a new motto tire feels in the twisties. Before you start flaming, yes, the CT will handle curves just fine. I've got about 70k miles on CTs and have never had a complaint.
I was wicking it up both days, more than I have in quite a while. And, to me, that's where my preference changes. I've ridden my 8/10ths on the CT and it was good. But it seems that my 8/10ths just comes easier with the motto tire.
Regarding front tires, I'll join the crowd by saying that the Stone 709 is my favorite for mountain riding.
I hope I don't lose my Darkside number because of my confession.
Am I a "Darksider Lite"?:lol:
Friday and today I scuffed it to the tune of 625 miles of N. Ga. mountain roads.
While I love a CT on the "Big Girl" I had forgotten how good a new motto tire feels in the twisties. Before you start flaming, yes, the CT will handle curves just fine. I've got about 70k miles on CTs and have never had a complaint.
I was wicking it up both days, more than I have in quite a while. And, to me, that's where my preference changes. I've ridden my 8/10ths on the CT and it was good. But it seems that my 8/10ths just comes easier with the motto tire.
Regarding front tires, I'll join the crowd by saying that the Stone 709 is my favorite for mountain riding.
I hope I don't lose my Darkside number because of my confession.