pirellie diablo strada replacement?

[velofish]

Here it is mounted:

 

 

Due to work and rain, rain, rain, finally got out for a short ride.  (Before today's thunderstorm) 

 

Turn in is quicker, and the bike feels lighter all over.  Only got it up to about 70 or 80 (original speedo- it wobbles , but it certainly feels stable there. 

 

Was out on a road that has just been gravelled-- it's a local habit where they scuff a road up, tar it, then plop a bunch of gravel on it and let the cars pound it into the road--  so didn't really push it in the turns, but I think it'll be fine.  I'm no Kenny Roberts, so I value feel more than ultimate grip.

[velofish]

Oh, and the last Pirelli Diablo Strada lasted 4,845 miles before cord showed.

[docc]

In my experience, that's decent mileage on a rear of these heavy dancin' girls.

 

Nothing "flat" looking about your profile. How about a pic showing the angle of the sidewall to the rim?

[velofish]

Like this Docc?

 

 

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I hope to take it out for an inspection tomorrow, so hope to get in some more miles and impressions.  So far, I'm thinking I won't go back to a 160 or 170.

[velofish]

Just an update.  I've had the V11 Sport out quite a bit this summer on the winding roads in West by god Virginia.  So far, it's wearing great and stills feels as good as it did at first.  I have only one slight complaint.  The bike seems a little more susceptible to cross winds now.  A bit of a disconderitng wiggle.  Not enough to make me go back to the 160, just something to remember.  Fortunately, I ride this bike mostly on back roads, so the wind is only a concern on those rare occasions when I'm on the highway or atop the ridges.

 

Gratuitous pic from yestedays ride into WV:

 

[velofish]

 

 

 

Thought I'd do an update on the 150 rear tire.  Here it is after 4451 miles.  I have three bikes to ride, so this is rotated into the schedule.  I really do ride.   

 

It's wearing very, very, well.  I still like the ride quality-  quicker turn in and it makes the bike feel much lighter in the twisties.  I haven't found any downside to going down a size.

[luhbo]

You say you're no Kenny Roberts - though your tyre looks definitely different. So either you are Kenny Roberts and just to shy to confess it - or you have practically no reserve on the flanks even with your decent riding style.

[coreytrevor]

It's probably easier to get to the edge of the tread when the tire is a bit narrow for the rim.

 

I've noticed that on my bikes before. 

[velofish]

Much easier to get to the edge on the 150.  I do ride quickly at times and these are the roads I spend most time on.  It's illegal to build a straight road in West Virginia, you know.