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Title: Put some Continental Attack 2s on the bike. First impressions. Post by: Billyzoom on July 11, 2011, 06:54:38 PM Picked up a pair of Conti Attack 2s and have put about 250 miles on them so far. They are FANTASTIC.
My prior set wasn't completely worn out, but the rear was getting a little flattened out and I was ready to try a new set of tires, as my bike didn't seem to handle well and I wanted to see if the tires had something to do with it. Plus I wanted a tire that would last a little longer than the tires I had, and had had great luck with Contis on my mountain bike. Thought I'd give it a shot. My bike (07 S4Rs) has always felt a little odd in corners...seemed to fall in to slow corners too quickly and never gave me a feeling of confidence in the turns. This was odd, as I'm not even an aggressive rider. This was true even 4000 miles ago on the same tires, and with proper pressure. I think they were some version of the Pilots. Anyway, these tires literally transformed how my bike feels. The hendling now feels utterly neutral, and feels like it tracks on rails. On the way back from the shop I passed Angeles Crest and took the bike up there for 20 or so miles in the mountains. Just wonderful handling. Predictable, plenty sticky for me, and cool looking. This is about as far as I lean, new tires or not. But not bad for the first ride on new tires and on roads I'd never ridden. But clearly I'm no racer. You can tell they could easily do more. (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/billyzoom1/sign.jpg) (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/billyzoom1/s4rsinmtns.jpg) (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/billyzoom1/Contis.jpg) Here's my bike after being cleaned up. I also just installed that hugger...much more of a pain to install than you'd think! Beware! (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/billyzoom1/S4Rsnow2-2.jpg) Anyway, these tires are highly recommended. Joel Title: Re: Put some Continental Attack 2s on the bike. First impressions. Post by: ungeheuer on July 11, 2011, 07:40:14 PM I have Conti Sport Attacks on my M1100 - I love those tyres too.
Great looking bike you have there and some great looking riding roads too by the look [thumbsup]. Title: Re: Put some Continental Attack 2s on the bike. First impressions. Post by: uglyducky on July 11, 2011, 08:55:38 PM I have Conti Sport Attacks on my M1100 - I love those tyres too. that bike is sweet man. super played down but sexy as all hell. where do you live? you must be close - i'm in santa monica.Great looking bike you have there and some great looking riding roads too by the look [thumbsup]. Title: Re: Put some Continental Attack 2s on the bike. First impressions. Post by: Billyzoom on July 12, 2011, 04:30:10 AM Thanks for the nice words. I'm in San Bernadino....I think I may be the only DMFer in the Inland Empire. I only drove out that far so Nick could install my tires.
We should ride sometime! Sometimes I go out to the promenade to watch the performers and hang out. Maybe on a weekend day if it's not too hot I'll ride down there. I heard there is some good riding up there. Joel Title: Re: Put some Continental Attack 2s on the bike. First impressions. Post by: arai_speed on July 12, 2011, 09:26:10 AM that bike is sweet man. super played down but sexy as all hell. where do you live? you must be close - i'm in santa monica. +1 Those boom tubes look great! |