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[Silver Duck]

 Any of you guys put a rod holder on your bike? I currently am using a PVC pipe bungied to the back of my rack. It is functional, but funky.

[Jeff Saline]

On Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:29:53 -0800 RobertWichert writes: SNIP

> Question - If dirt traction is the goal and mud is a possibility, is > there any reason to avoid the larger knobs of the TKC-80 / Dunlop > 606, > other than quick wearing on the street? > Is there some chance that the smaller blocks style is actually > better > than the big knobs style off road? This seems counter intuitive, > but > what do I know (not much, obviously). > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Robert, Seems the Kenda K270 didn't make the list. They're probably closer to a universal/trials tread than a full out knobby. I find them ok on pavement and also ok for the riding I normally do in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I don't get into a lot of mud but in late spring sometimes it shows up. I have been so stuck the bike stayed upright by itself. I don't think it would matter what tire you had in those conditions. I find the most important part of keeping treads clean in mud is to keep the tire speed up. It'll tend to throw the mud out of the tread. Stand on the pegs and steer by shifting the weight on your feet. Look ahead to where you want to go and not right in front of the front tire. Hope this is helpful. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT . . ____________________________________________________________ Refinance Rates at 2.8% $160,000 Mortgage $434/mo. No Hidden Fees- 3.1% APR! Get a Free Quote http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d1bf405374df93b913st03vuc