Struggling on new rear...

Englishsid
Englishsid Posts: 23
edited May 2011 in Road beginners
Fairly new to road cycling after years of moutain biking. Recently had to replace my rear tyre and opted for a Ultremo ZX replacing the Lugano which came with the bike.

4 rides out now on the new rear, once in the wind and rain so discounted the lack of feel at the rear due to the conditions.

But other rides have been bone dry with fairly light winds, but the rear still feels very loose in the corners.

So I'm looking for some advise, persevere? or look for a different rear? Michelin Pro 3?

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  • nakita222
    nakita222 Posts: 341
    Shwalbe ultremo zx is a brilliant tyre, it could be your cornering that make it feel loose in the corners. Definetly persevere as they are great tyres. If you still don't like them send them to me.
  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    Tyre pressure? Different tyres work better at different pressures!
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  • T-Rekster
    T-Rekster Posts: 110
    I have the Ultremo R1, fantastic tyre, as said try adjusting your tyre pressures all the Ultremos seem to be happier at slightly higher pressures than you might otherwise be running
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  • Ber Nard
    Ber Nard Posts: 827
    I've just switched from heavy Vittorria Rubinos to Michelin Pro3 Race. At first I thought; whilst they feel fast in a straight line, they have no grip in the corners or under braking.

    A week later and I think they're amazing at everything. I think they just needed to bed in and I needed to get used to the wheels feeling a lot lighter.

    Definitley stick with it: Changing the tyres is the best thing I've done to my bike.

    Rob

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