Bridgestone's Official view for the SV

I always thought that race tyres would heat up slower when riding normally on the road: aren't they made so that the operating temperature is higher than road tyres so they can cope better with higher temperatures you get when racing?


That would explain why the 014s work better on a blade: it's probably (and I know I'm generalising horrifically here...) ridden a bit harder than the average SV.

[northwind]

"decent tyre life" my ass 014s aren't built to last.

Originally Posted by The Polarbear

Bit confused now

I thought the pressures for 020's was 36 Front and 42 Rear?????

Anyone able to help????

Me too
I've been running 33F and 36R. I tried 36 front and rear and it was...er...interesting I felt every ripple in the road and it squirmed on the tarmac joints

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by northwind

"decent tyre life" my ass 014s aren't built to last.

I have to agree with Northwind, They are very soft and don't last long at all. Also they square off really quickly.

The first 1000 or so miles is fun after that IMHO they go off and when they do so they go off very quickly.

hmmm

36/36 eh?

been running 33 front / 36 rear for....well since I got it...


I wonder.......

Ive got BT014's front and rear and Im fairly content with them. The asphalt here in South Florida stays hot all year long so they warm up rather quickly for me. Ive had them for about 300 miles. They provide good grip but do have a tendancy to wear out rather quickly (maybe 5000mi) if you mistreat them. BT020's should last a bit longer but I stay away from harder compounds simply because the SV isnt overpowered and would take longer to warm up which could spell disaster.

the 014 will be my next boots over the winter.