considering they're so soft that they will last only in short period of time...

and why was my previous question deleted?

Why do racing tires for road bikes cost anywhere from $65 to $200? Why are they so soft? Why do they wear out so quickly? Why are they not recommended for regular riding? Why do they perform so well?

i can't believe you compare flatland riding to road bike riding hahaha

The same reason a KHE tire costs ONLY $40. They are quality, not quantity.

ORLY?

Quote from: joedammit on March 06, 2008, 06:19:42 AM

Why do racing tires for road bikes cost anywhere from $65 to $200? Why are they so soft? Why do they wear out so quickly? Why are they not recommended for regular riding? Why do they perform so well?

i can't believe you compare flatland riding to road bike riding hahaha

Quote from: joedammit on March 06, 2008, 06:19:42 AM

The same reason a KHE tire costs ONLY $40. They are quality, not quantity.

ORLY?

Dude Joe just gave you a really educated response, with reason and fact. Road biking is ALOT like flatland in terms of the physics involved with strain on parts.

And then you said "ORLY", what gives man, don't you actually want a response to your question? How old are you, 13? "ORLY" was funny 4 years ago.

Quote from: are you el el why? on March 06, 2008, 06:59:46 AM

Quote from: joedammit on March 06, 2008, 06:19:42 AM

Why do racing tires for road bikes cost anywhere from $65 to $200? Why are they so soft? Why do they wear out so quickly? Why are they not recommended for regular riding? Why do they perform so well?

i can't believe you compare flatland riding to road bike riding hahaha

Quote from: joedammit on March 06, 2008, 06:19:42 AM

The same reason a KHE tire costs ONLY $40. They are quality, not quantity.

ORLY?

Dude Joe just gave you a really educated response, with reason and fact. Road biking is ALOT like flatland in terms of the physics involved with strain on parts.

And then you said "ORLY", what gives man, don't you actually want a response to your question? How old are you, 13? "ORLY" was funny 4 years ago.

the only similarity between road bikes and flatland bikes is that they all have 2 wheels.
do road bikes get ridden with only 1 wheel on the ground? do road bikes get ridden in tight circles putting massive forces on some certain parts only? do road bikers scuff on their tires?

IMO we cannot compare flatland and road biking. the market target is soo different, hence the different prices. technology used are different. and more important the usage is soo much different. i'm not going to go any further on this. but then again, my main question is what's up with the price increase on KHE tires while they offer nothing new to compensate the difference.

in no way i'm trying to be funny by saying ORLY..
i need to be convinced that those tires are quality not quantity. if only you be honest to yourself, what advantages do these tires have other than the weight?
i've had those tires before and they are all blown up. i'm not happy with them. and now they increase the price. it's not like i'm buying them anytime soon, but still...

and yea.. i just got my own internet connection for the last 2 days so i wasn't there when ORLY made its bang. sorry for that. really sorry. i regret it soo much. please forgive me. don't hate me. i really don't know. i made a mistake. i didn't do it on purpose. please. i'm sorry. my bad. i apology. don't put me in jail. please have my cake.

and outriding, if everyother factors are constant, these tires will still finish earlier than others. give it a try for yourself to believe.

i had a problem with 2 of those tires.
The weight diference its not so big from a thin comet tire.
but they grip much better..
same goes for the gouin tires,good for spining but not good for scuff

Quote from: EZChris on March 06, 2008, 11:14:47 AM

Quote from: are you el el why? on March 06, 2008, 06:59:46 AM

Quote from: joedammit on March 06, 2008, 06:19:42 AM

Why do racing tires for road bikes cost anywhere from $65 to $200? Why are they so soft? Why do they wear out so quickly? Why are they not recommended for regular riding? Why do they perform so well?

i can't believe you compare flatland riding to road bike riding hahaha

Quote from: joedammit on March 06, 2008, 06:19:42 AM

The same reason a KHE tire costs ONLY $40. They are quality, not quantity.

ORLY?

Dude Joe just gave you a really educated response, with reason and fact. Road biking is ALOT like flatland in terms of the physics involved with strain on parts.

And then you said "ORLY", what gives man, don't you actually want a response to your question? How old are you, 13? "ORLY" was funny 4 years ago.

the only similarity between road bikes and flatland bikes is that they all have 2 wheels.
do road bikes get ridden with only 1 wheel on the ground?
do road bikes get ridden in tight circles putting massive forces on some certain parts only? do road bikers scuff on their tires?

Dude.
Learn some physics.

then i guess it's hit or miss with them.

now tell me if that's enough to call it 'quality'?
and most important, worth the $40?

although i do believe the price will be standard in a few months maybe, like Pat said.

Exactly Colin. Kevlar bead also. Parts can get pricy fast..but to me worth it, don't wanna know how much I spent building my MTB 

It's a BIKE anyway you look at them.