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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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Challenge Parigi-Roubaix and Compass Extra Leger tires (28mm and 32mm) are both fast and comfortable. I cannot comment on puncture resistence because I have not flatted with either but then again I get very few flats. The Challenge Parigi-Roubaix are difficult to mount and wear out at least twice as fast as the Compass tires. The Compass extra legere tires are overall better in everyway in my opinion.
Good to read a review from an user of both the Parigi-Roubaix and the Extra Leger tires. I agree the Parigi-Roubaix is the most difficult tire to install. Once installed, they stretch, and subsequent removal and reinstalling is much easier. I'll try the Compass tires once the Parigi-Roubaix need replacing.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.