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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By Barry2

Yes, even within a single manufacturer. ...

Yes, even within a single manufacturer.
Example...
Continental GP 5000 TL
Vs it's replacement
Continental GP 5000 S TR

The GP 5000 S TR looses significantly more air than the GP 5000 TL when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,385
Posted By Chandne

You do have to top-off sealant. No way around...

You do have to top-off sealant. No way around that. The question is- how long a duration? That depends on where you live and MAYBE how porous your tires are. Here in Colorado, I top off every...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,385
Posted By Mtracer

I've never heard of replacing sealant. I top mine...

I've never heard of replacing sealant. I top mine off every 6 weeks or so. Some will be lost to punctures, but it also dries out . I've never extracted old sealant. I just add more. I wear out rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By Fredo76

OP, photograph your tan-walls down at their...

OP, photograph your tan-walls down at their level. Then, they will POP (visually) like chaadster's!

Black tires go well with stealth wheels and black or gray bikes.

"Old-timey from a bygone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By Mtracer

I just started using GP 5000 S TR 28 mm tires and...

I just started using GP 5000 S TR 28 mm tires and would have preferred tan, but I couldn't find anyone who had them. But, in general, tan do tend to get dirty and darken over time and not look as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By alcjphil

One consideration: Unless you clean them...

One consideration: Unless you clean them regularly, tan sidewalls get dirty. Black is lower maintenance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By smd4

I’d line the labels up with the valve stems…makes...

I’d line the labels up with the valve stems…makes it easier to locate objects in the tire after a flat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By philbob57

My bike turs 50 this year, and I had tan until 8...

My bike turs 50 this year, and I had tan until 8 or 9 years ago. Now ... black looks better to me in just about every case, at least for non-sewups.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By veganbikes

I like to help people and feel like a proper...

I like to help people and feel like a proper scientific study would be the most helpful to you so we get you the best possible answer. It is such a nice bike that putting on the wrong colored tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By t2p

two thumbs up for the King cages

two thumbs up for the King cages
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By t2p

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/320x213/17fc137f_ee56_49a5_8669_00b9ac48f8ca_61f1eca9a998243a5cabfe6c3a063f66692ff780.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By retswerb

I dig the tan but it really doesn't matter what...

I dig the tan but it really doesn't matter what any of us think, ride what you like. Tan has the huge benefit of already being purchased and installed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By veganbikes

Send me the bike so I can get a better look at it...

Send me the bike so I can get a better look at it with both kinds of tires. I shouldn't need more than 6 years to fully complete my research. I will send it back with my results.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By jaxgtr

That is a sweet looking blue on that bike. I...

That is a sweet looking blue on that bike. I think either color is fine on the tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By 79pmooney

I like the tan. As for the label - I'd spin the...

I like the tan. As for the label - I'd spin the tire around and line the label up with the rim label. (Old sewup rider here. Labels were opposite the valves.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By terrymorse

Black. Tan sidewalls look old-timey, a...

Black.

Tan sidewalls look old-timey, a leftover from a bygone era.

Black protects against UV damage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By FrozenBiker

Hi. Tan works well with blue and your black rims....

Hi. Tan works well with blue and your black rims. I do not like it as much w/ the silver, but very cool overall.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By smd4

It’s your bike. But I’m with genejockey—black on...

It’s your bike. But I’m with genejockey—black on that bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By shelbyfv

I agree they kind of clutter the look of that...

I agree they kind of clutter the look of that bike. Guess you should use them up since you already bought them but maybe try black next time. That is a nice blue.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By CAT7RDR

I would like the tan but the damn product...

I would like the tan but the damn product labeling really detracts from the Gestalt.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By BobbyG

Whitewalls would look nie on that bike. DOn;t...

Whitewalls would look nie on that bike. DOn;t know about the tread patterns available or the type of riding you do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By wolfchild

Tanwalls or black doesn't matter to me, I like...

Tanwalls or black doesn't matter to me, I like both.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By genejockey

I like tanwalls for my old bikes, but the new...

I like tanwalls for my old bikes, but the new ones with black kit, I prefer black. But that's me.
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