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Christopher Tan
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: June 7, 2011
Strengths: Re-Fuse are pretty good tires. I still worry a lot every time i go over glass, some rough roads with gravels or even hit the sharp sides of some potholes and i always expect a pinch flat... but nothing! Maxxis Re-Fuse tires are also great at taking sharp corners, very grippy! These tires are gaining my confidence day by day...Weaknesses: The rolling resistance of these tires are not as good. Usually, on my ride to work, there is a stretch of 2km straight road which I sprint on and this is when i noticed that if i freewheel, the tires tend to slow-down my speed. When i was on my Panaracer RibMo's, this slowing down feeling is 30% less... but i am still trying to find my 700 x 23c RibMo's. The ride on the Re-Fuse is also harsher as you can feel all the bumps on the road. I keep my Re-Fuse tire pressure to the maximum of 120psi as i want to avoid pinch flats which happens most to me.Bottom Line: With the limitation of tire choices and sizes, i got the re-fuse as a test to see if it can handle the streets of Bangkok. I bought a pair of yellow 700 x 23c tires as it was difficult to find the 25c's. I commute to work about 20km everyday. I also have the Panaracer RibMo's but they are in 28c sizes which makes my bike looks like a monster bike.. so i only use them recreationally as a rear tire to handle my weight when exploring the city. I've tried Maxxis Detonators but had a flat the next day. Tried Kendas, had a flat the day i put them on!
Favorite Ride: Fuji Single Speed
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Bike Mart, Bangkok
Similar Products Used: Panaracer RibMo, Maxxis Detonator, Kenda Tire...
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dazzaJRA
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 3, 2011
Strengths: puncture resistance durability. What more could want at these prices? ($14.95 each)Weaknesses: a little heavy & dead feeling but excellent value make up for thisBottom Line: A great value & puncture proof tyre but a little dead feeling. I would go back to the Michelin krylion but these can't be beat for value.
Favorite Ride: Anywhere its not raining
Purchased At: Cell Bikes
Similar Products Used: conti GP (fast but puncture easy)
Michelin lithion (good over all tyre)
Michelin Krylion (great tyre-fast smooth ride and puncture resistance but a little expensive)
Bike Setup: Giant TCR
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giverdada
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 21, 2011
Strengths: Grip, puncture proof, long wear lifeBottom Line: Wicked tire. Always trying to keep up with my heavier and faster brother in hard cornering and descents, these things stick to anything! Only one flat ever, and that was running 60 psi on loose gravel and hitting the biggest sharp rock out there dead on at 20mph. Everything else on these is awesome. They do break in nicely. Rolling resistance is noticeable but not intolerable. I'd rather know I will ride home than have a lighter faster tire. Great grip in the wet.
Favorite Ride: Sylvie Hill
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At: outsideoutfitters.co
Similar Products Used: Continental GP4000
Specialized armadillo (slippery, punctured crap)
Hutchinson (longest wear ever)
Bontrager hard case (amazing durable)
Bike Setup: Serotta legend ti
Campy 10-speed mish mash
Handbuilt and scirocco wheels
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Hooben
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 30, 2010
Strengths: Grippy feel on corners and rainy days. High PSi of 120 really ads to the strong feel of the tire. A great training tire for rough roads with no fear of glass or goat head thorns.Weaknesses: A little slower and heavier feel than an all out race clincher.Bottom Line: Bought this tire with the hopes of ending so many flats and interruptions in otherwise great rides. I have not been disappointed. Maxxis has a great feel to it and may be a little slower than other tires, but you will make up for it when the competition flats out. The 120 psi feels pretty good and you will literally hear road debris flying out from under the tire. Very grippy feel and great on descents. I would describe the surface of the tire as tacky, even in wet weather. Very good investment for the rider looking for a no nonsense tire that will let you ride and take corners without worry.
Favorite Ride: Recreational Club Riding
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Michelin, Hutchinson, Kenda
Bike Setup: 2009 Giant TCR Advanced 3 with 105
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piranha333
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: February 8, 2010
Strengths: puncture resistance
wear life
clean looksWeaknesses: slowBottom Line: I ride my race bike to work as a my commutter. Well after splitting a Michelin Lithon on day #2, I knew I had to get a better tire for a daily ride. I've put about 1,200 miles on my Maxxis Re-fuse tires and only one hole from a 2 inch brad nail. I don't think any tire would have been able to avoid that puncture. They have great grip and corner pretty good. Not the fastest rolling tire in the world but they are trainer tires with amazing resistance and wear life.
Favorite Ride: Mt Baldy
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Michelin Lithon
Bike Setup: 2009 Giant TCR Advanced
ROL RACE SLs
FSA Handlebar and stem
SRAM components
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