2 months on this set of tires and this is what I’ve experienced…
Yes, most of you know me as “Sarah hill, the South African mountain biker”, but little did you realize how often I train on my road bike. Averaging about 3 to 4 rides on the road bike per week, I would say that it is one of my most valuable training tools. That being said, serious miles have been accumulated and a great tire just cannot go unnoticed.
I live in Johannesburg, one of the biggest cities in South Africa. The roads are filled with cars, traffic, potholes, and the occasional yellow lane to ride in. Luckily I spend a lot of my time riding in groups, or make my way through to the Cradle of Humankind to make use of the handy bike lane. In order to successfully train (puncture free), I’ve needed a tire that can match my sessions – tough, resilient, and fast paced.
The problem with road tires is that it’s hard to find something that is strong and light. I’ve always sacrificed weight for durability, thinking “at least I will be less likely to puncture on these roads”. Well, finally I can say that I’ve found something that is not only strong, but light as well.