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Old 08-09-22, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
Well, none of us are having this problem with our fat bikes, so what do you chalk it up to?
The tires. I once had Nates that didn’t have this problem. Also Black Floyds that pulled like crazy.

That’s some expensive trial and error there.

Not a problem on all tires, but it is a problem with enough, and the options available have been shrinking. I’d wager a company like Continental would do the R&D to ensure a tire that pulls doesn’t hit the market, but Continental doesn’t even care to be in the shrinking fat bike market anymore.

The fact that it is a problem on some tires and you might be making $250 dice rolls on it is, well, a problem in this market segment.
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