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barnmankit
Joined: 23 Nov 2014 Posts: 97 Location: Pyrenees, France
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:58 pm Post subject: Tyre report |
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About a year ago, when I got my DB2 road legal again, I put on a set of Metzeler M7rr tyres after reading a rave review of them in Performance Bikes magazine. From the very start I was not happy with them - there seemed to be very little feedback and there were regular little slips at both ends; not big scary slides, but enough to make me lose confidence, and this on dry roads too with hot tyres. After a while I accepted it and was still able to scrub the rear right around to the edge (you'd have the bike on it's side to do that to the front - it's a very round profile), but the unpredictable little slips still occurred. Anyway after 2400 miles the rear was about worn out and I was happy to bin it.
I sought advice from this forum (thanks guys) then completely ignored it.
I've run Continental race tyres on my bicycles and been very happy, so when I read a glowing review of the Conti RoadAttack in a French magazine I thought I'd give it a try on the rear.
I am VERY HAPPY with this tyre. Grip is brilliant with only very slight "creep" when cornering hard on poor surfaces and it feels totally predictable and confidence inspiring. The bike feels lighter and more agile and I scrubbed the tyre to the edge on the first ride, as Continental claim no mold release agents are left on the surface, so virtually no running in needed. Not tried it in the rain but damp patches are causing no moments. I've done a couple of hundred miles on it now and it just feels better and better.
In summary HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I can't wait to put one on the front.
(Pressures as per Bimota handbook, 2.1 bar fr, 2.3 rr) _________________ 1998 Bimota DB2 edizione finale naked
1976 BMW R75/6 tractor (for sale)
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"We're each given one small grain of madness - if we lose it, we're nothing." Robin Williams |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Cool
I'd normally run pressures as the tyre manufacture recommends but it doesn't seem to slow you down 😉😎 _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Have the Conti Attack on a few of my newer Bim's that came fitted with them as standard.
Usually a Michelin man myself, have dabbled in Pirelli a few times , but always gone back to Michelin, however find the conti's very much like the michelin's. Very predictable and controlled rate of turn in, never had the thoughts of taking them off like I had to do with the last Pirelli's.
Things with Bimota's I think is they are quite light and have quite agressive steering to start with so tyres that have aggressive profiles make them feel unsettled and flighty . |
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barnmankit
Joined: 23 Nov 2014 Posts: 97 Location: Pyrenees, France
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 10:27 am Post subject: |
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I emailed Conti for recommended pressures on a bike of this weight and they replied saying as per the manufacturer's (ie Bimota) recommendation.
Wasn't particularly unhappy with the handling on the Metzelers, just the unpredictable grip. Very strange, that rave review... I've had Pirelli Dragons in the past: happy with the grip, not with the durability. I'm hoping for the best of both worlds from the Contis.
By the way, it's the RoadAttack 2 Evo. 140 euros through my local bike shop. _________________ 1998 Bimota DB2 edizione finale naked
1976 BMW R75/6 tractor (for sale)
ICE recumbent trike
A shed full of bicycles
"We're each given one small grain of madness - if we lose it, we're nothing." Robin Williams |
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JackJabba
Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Posts: 85 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have used Continental tyres on 80's bikes and for me were great grip, but when I wore the rear out on an FZR400 in 900 miles I decided to stick with Bridgestone. |
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JackJabba
Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Posts: 85 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have used Continental tyres on 80's bikes and for me were great grip, but when I wore the rear out on an FZR400 in 900 miles I decided to stick with Bridgestone. |
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barnmankit
Joined: 23 Nov 2014 Posts: 97 Location: Pyrenees, France
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Actually now you mention it I had a Conti Go on the front of my old bee-em and that wore out quickly, plus the lack of a continuous centre groove wasn't good for the steering.
I'm hoping for decent wear from the Attack, time will tell...
Be interesting to have more Bimota related tyre experiences since they're bikes with slightly unusual characteristics: lightweight, short wheelbase, tight frame geometry. For me at least the Metzelers, as mentioned, did not inspire confidence, but maybe on a heavier bike they're fine.
Happy riding, whatever tyres you're on. _________________ 1998 Bimota DB2 edizione finale naked
1976 BMW R75/6 tractor (for sale)
ICE recumbent trike
A shed full of bicycles
"We're each given one small grain of madness - if we lose it, we're nothing." Robin Williams |
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