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Wedge
 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:43 pm 
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Very nice, W! Any chance you could get a pic of the Chronicle next to the Ikon? I'd like to see the difference in width.
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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:43 pm 
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Glad to Wedge,

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Thanks again to Zack @ the LBS who immediately got this beast to seat.
The earlier pic does not do it justice, hope that this does - it's big. :o
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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:53 pm 
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Thanks! I'm thinking of using Blunts for my next build, and a big meaty tire up front. Looking forward to hearing how the bike handles. What size Ikon is that?
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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:00 am 
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It's the 2.35, and as big as the Ardent 2.4. IMO it's a great fast durable rear tire. (This one's been 2000+ mi.)

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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 3:11 am 
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Flyin_W wrote:
It's the 2.35, and as big as the Ardent 2.4. IMO it's a great fast durable rear tire. (This one's been 2000+ mi.)

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I think I'm going to go with that Ikon for my summer tire.
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Wedge
 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:28 pm 
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Flyin_W wrote:
It's the 2.35, and as big as the Ardent 2.4. IMO it's a great fast durable rear tire. (This one's been 2000+ mi.)

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I might try an Ikon, if the ExiWolf ever wears out.


Here are the 27.5" Chronicles I'd like to try:

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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:31 pm 
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Flyin_W wrote:
It's the 2.35, and as big as the Ardent 2.4. IMO it's a great fast durable rear tire. (This one's been 2000+ mi.)

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That looks really good, FW. I've been thinkin' about Ikons, and your report settles any doubt I had about its' suitability as a rear tire.
A 2.35 Ikon in the back, and 2.5 Minion in the front.

Kind of a reverse-mullet type tire setup!

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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:53 am 
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Yay for the reverse mullet! Midweek I ride from the house, and cover 2-5 miles of pavement. This has been a true test of tire longevity, and the Ikon has been impressive.

If it wasn't for my desire to try a 3.0, I too would be on the Minion.

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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:53 am 
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Tonight was the El Mar's maiden voyage.

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Recent rain left things slimy, but not once did the front wander. Happy to have it complete, and love the way it rides. Front brake needs bedding/adjustment, right now it squeals louder than any BB7, and tomorrow is the Baker's Dozen in Leesburg.

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 Post subject: Re: My weapon of choice.
PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2015 8:34 pm 
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Tonight this was waiting on my doorstep..

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It's going on the rear. Although it says 3.0, not even close to the front monster Chronicle.

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