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Old 22-07-11, 07:38 PM   #1
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Default Mixing Michelins!?

Ive recently had a new Pilot power on the rear. Its done about 1k. My front is a pilot road and getting pretty low. Obviously the roads a harder compound, and i have seen a pilot sport on ebay. Has anyone had any experiences with the pilot sport? And would anyone advise agains matching the rear power to the sport? Thanks in advance!
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Old 24-07-11, 07:40 PM   #2
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Nope. I mixed the tyres fine a couple of times. Didn't really notice a massive difference. I'd personally go for it.
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Old 24-07-11, 09:02 PM   #3
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I mix makes and models of tyres all the time, sometimes with good results, sometimes not so good. It will depend a bit on what you use your bike for. For 99.9% of road riding then just about anything that is black and round on each end works fine, but if you do like to push a little bit harder then clearly you will be going into territory where one make or compound might work a little bit differently to another. What do you do with your bike?
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Old 25-07-11, 08:13 PM   #4
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Thanks for the replies. I commute, but mainly i enjoy a good exuberant ride at the weekend. I was pushing a bit harder today on a roundabout and the front suddenly became twitchy. The tyre is my first port of call, but i've noticed a very slight knock through the handlebars the last couple of days when braking. So headstock bearing adjustment/replacement maybe required? Hopefully not the latter!

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Old 25-07-11, 09:56 PM   #5
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Regarding the knock, i think its forks knocking or brake disc bobbins..
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