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#685 From: "Bob" <bbbinohio@...>
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 10:56 am
Subject: What are the Best Tires? 		bbbinohio
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I have put "Big Apples" on my trike, because the bigger balloon tires cushion

the ride a lot more, but I give up about 2 mph, for that comfort.



I what everyone recommends for the optimum tires?  It would be great if I had

both speed and comfort.



Bob from Ohio


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#687 From: MIKE LEWANDOWSKI <mike_lewandowski_bcs@...>
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 1:33 pm
Subject: Re: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires? 		mike_lewando...
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Hi Everyone,
   I prefer the Schawble Stelevo's, they are very light for speed (220g), they don't get flat (2700 miles, no flats). They also last a long time and still going strong. The psi can be adjusted to your liking, up to 145 lbs. I like to ride far from home and need a good reliable tire, especially with the bad roads and broken glass that seems to be everywhere.
 
  Mike L

--- On Tue, 7/7/09, Sean Herriott <sherriott@...> wrote:

From: Sean Herriott <sherriott@...>
Subject: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires?
To: ez3usx@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 9:13 AM

Bob,

I've kind of gone the other direction and put 110 psi Kenda Kwest tires on mine. My trike is a lot faster than it was with the 65 psi tires that came with it. Yes, the ride is a big more rough, but I think the trade-off is worth it to gain some speed. I only really notice it if I'm on a rough trail, hit a pothole, etc. My trike is not only faster, but a lot more nimble. I can go about as fast I can on my upright hybrid bike, which means I can also keep up with my family when we ride together. For me, it's worth the trade off.

--- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, "Bob" <bbbinohio@. ..> wrote:
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> I have put "Big Apples" on my trike, because the bigger balloon tires cushion the ride a lot more, but I give up about 2 mph, for that comfort.
>
> I what everyone recommends for the optimum tires? It would be great if I had both speed and comfort.
>
> Bob from Ohio
>



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#688 From: "Bob" <bbbinohio@...>
Date: Wed Jul 8, 2009 6:02 pm
Subject: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires? 		bbbinohio
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Hi Mike,



Can I ask what you have found is your gain in speed (in MPH)?



Don't they feel awfully stiff and "jolt-y" when you hit a bump?



Bob



--- In ez3usx@yahoogroups.com, MIKE LEWANDOWSKI <mike_lewandowski_bcs@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Everyone,

>    I prefer the Schawble Stelevo's, they are very light for speed (220g), they

don't get flat (2700 miles, no flats). They also last a long time and still

going strong. The psi can be adjusted to your liking, up to 145 lbs. I like to

ride far from home and need a good reliable tire, especially with the bad roads

and broken glass that seems to be everywhere.

>  

>   Mike L

>

> --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Sean Herriott <sherriott@...> wrote:

>

>

> From: Sean Herriott <sherriott@...>

> Subject: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires?

> To: ez3usx@yahoogroups.com

> Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 9:13 AM

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Bob,

>

> I've kind of gone the other direction and put 110 psi Kenda Kwest tires on

mine. My trike is a lot faster than it was with the 65 psi tires that came with

it. Yes, the ride is a big more rough, but I think the trade-off is worth it to

gain some speed. I only really notice it if I'm on a rough trail, hit a pothole,

etc. My trike is not only faster, but a lot more nimble. I can go about as fast

I can on my upright hybrid bike, which means I can also keep up with my family

when we ride together. For me, it's worth the trade off.

>

> --- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, "Bob" <bbbinohio@ ..> wrote:

> >

> > I have put "Big Apples" on my trike, because the bigger balloon tires

cushion the ride a lot more, but I give up about 2 mph, for that comfort.

> >

> > I what everyone recommends for the optimum tires? It would be great if I had

both speed and comfort.

> >

> > Bob from Ohio

> >

>


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#690 From: Michael <ecogeek@...>
Date: Wed Jul 8, 2009 6:49 pm
Subject: Re: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires? 		chocolateharry
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I'm a large guy so I went for a wheel and tire combo that can hold me and last. I have velocity aeroheat wheels with marathon plus tires (I forget who makes marathon)

On Jul 8, 2009 1:02 PM, "Bob" <bbbinohio@...> wrote:



Hi Mike,

Can I ask what you have found is your gain in speed (in MPH)?

Don't they feel awfully stiff and "jolt-y" when you hit a bump?

Bob

--- In ez3usx@yahoogroups.com, MIKE LEWANDOWSKI <mike_lewandowski_bcs@...> wrote: > > Hi Everyone,...

> --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Sean Herriott <sherriott@...> wrote:
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> From: Sean Herriott <sherriott@...>

> Subject: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires? > To: ez3usx@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tuesday, Jul...


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#689 From: MIKE LEWANDOWSKI <mike_lewandowski_bcs@...>
Date: Wed Jul 8, 2009 6:33 pm
Subject: Re: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires? 		mike_lewando...
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Hi Bob,
  I ride a fully suspended trike with Cane Creek shocks. The shocks are pumped to 85 psi and the tires are approximately at 100lbs.  live on Long Island and the roads are bumpy with repair patchs. I feel rough surfaces and the bumps aren't that bad. My last suspension design didn't work as well as this one because the steering knuckle needed more caster (angle back of the kingpin or knuckle). Lower pressure or softer rubber or taller wall height can make for a softer ride at the cost of speed and it will be harder to pedal which means gearing down and spinning more. I go for more speed so I can ride further and my legs will be less sore. I usually ride 30-70 mile rides and some that go for 2 days up to 180 miles. My trike, stripped, weighs 55lbs and I weigh 170 lbs. Its about compromise or what is more important to you on that ride. Short ride comfort, long ride/hilly, pump more air in the tires. Another factor is that 20' tires will ride harsher that larger tire due to the diameter. I personally prefer comfort with speed, that why I designed my trike with suspension. I hope I
answered your question. I have attached a picture of my trike if you would like to see it.
 
 Mike

--- On Wed, 7/8/09, Bob <bbbinohio@...> wrote:

From: Bob <bbbinohio@...>
Subject: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires?
To: ez3usx@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 2:02 PM

Hi Mike,

Can I ask what you have found is your gain in speed (in MPH)?

Don't they feel awfully stiff and "jolt-y" when you hit a bump?

Bob

--- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, MIKE LEWANDOWSKI <mike_lewandowski_ bcs@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>    I prefer the Schawble Stelevo's, they are very light for speed (220g), they don't get flat (2700 miles, no flats). They also last a long time and still going strong. The psi can be adjusted to your liking, up to 145 lbs. I like to ride far from home and need a good reliable tire, especially with the bad roads and broken glass that seems to be everywhere.
>  
>   Mike L
>
> --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Sean Herriott <sherriott@. ..> wrote:
>
>
> From: Sean Herriott <sherriott@. ..>
> Subject: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires?
> To: ez3usx@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 9:13 AM
>
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>
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>
>
>
>
> Bob,
>
> I've kind of gone the other direction and put 110 psi Kenda Kwest tires on mine. My trike is a lot faster than it was with the 65 psi tires that came with it. Yes, the ride is a big more rough, but I think the trade-off is worth it to gain some speed. I only really notice it if I'm on a rough trail, hit a pothole, etc. My trike is not only faster, but a lot more nimble. I can go about as fast I can on my upright hybrid bike, which means I can also keep up with my family when we ride together. For me, it's worth the trade off.
>
> --- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, "Bob" <bbbinohio@ ..> wrote:
> >
> > I have put "Big Apples" on my trike, because the bigger balloon tires cushion the ride a lot more, but I give up about 2 mph, for that comfort.
> >
> > I what everyone recommends for the optimum tires? It would be great if I had both speed and comfort.
> >
> > Bob from Ohio
> >
>



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#691 From: MIKE LEWANDOWSKI <mike_lewandowski_bcs@...>
Date: Wed Jul 8, 2009 7:07 pm
Subject: Re: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires? 		mike_lewando...
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Well it sounds like it is all about comfort and reliability for you. The main thing is that you have fun and stay safe while you ride. Ultimately, your own conditioning will determine speed and distance. You would be surprised how little the rest odes or doesn't do for you in terms of speed. With a lighter vehicle with high pressure tires you can generally feel a little bit better with maybe slightly higher average speed and better performance on the hills. Keep riding.
 
 Mike

--- On Wed, 7/8/09, Michael <ecogeek@...> wrote:

From: Michael <ecogeek@...>
Subject: Re: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires?
To: ez3usx@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 2:49 PM

I'm a large guy so I went for a wheel and tire combo that can hold me and last. I have velocity aeroheat wheels with marathon plus tires (I forget who makes marathon)
On Jul 8, 2009 1:02 PM, "Bob" <bbbinohio@windstrea m.net> wrote:



Hi Mike,

Can I ask what you have found is your gain in speed (in MPH)?

Don't they feel awfully stiff and "jolt-y" when you hit a bump?

Bob
--- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, MIKE LEWANDOWSKI <mike_lewandowski_ bcs@...> wrote: > > Hi Everyone,...
> --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Sean Herriott <sherriott@.. .> wrote:
>
>
> From: Sean Herriott <sherriott@.. .>
> Subject: [ez3-usx] Re: What are the Best Tires? > To: ez3usx@yahoogroups. com > Date: Tuesday, Jul...


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