jramsey8258
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Looks like there will be some rain this weekend at RA. At what point do I need to look at switching from the 211GPA that came on the bike to rain slicks?
Okay....let me help you out. First of all lets leave the R word out of it when talking about upcoming events. Secondly rain tires are an option for people with a second set of rims and can be a bit of a hassle for those of us without. Other members can correct me if I'm wrong but I think once a dry line forms its time to go back to your dry tires or else you will prematurely wear out the rains. So if your thinking about getting some just realize you may be changing tires with the changing weather $$$.jramsey8258;279309 wrote: Looks like there will be some rain this weekend at RA. At what point do I need to look at switching from the 211GPA that came on the bike to rain slicks?
Very true! The last three events I have gone to had a 40% chance or better of "precipitation" but it rarely showed itself and we had great riding weather aside from late afternoon on Sunday.Ruhe52;279399 wrote: Rain rain rain. It is the South ok. In the summer with all the heat and humidity it is a rare day that the forecast does not call for a chance of rain.
It was supposed to pour this past Sat at VIR and those that worried or did not show for it. Well... You guys are suckahs as it was a perfect day. Little hot but hey you want that much control over your climate stay in the house!!!!!
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Rain slicks?jramsey8258;279309 wrote: Looks like there will be some rain this weekend at RA. At what point do I need to look at switching from the 211GPA that came on the bike to rain slicks?
Well my friend some of us don't get the choice to ride or not in the rain! Don't let something like rain prevent you from having fun, just be mindful of conditions and work on probably #1 skill in this wonderful sport of ours an that's being SMOOTH!!!griffonrider;279394 wrote: If it's too wet for slicks, I'm not riding. I won't ride in the rain on the street unless I absolutely have to. Why would I want to ride on a race track in rain??? I have enough trouble keeping the rubber side down when it's dry. I'm not racing for a paycheck. I'm riding for fun. Rain ain't fun. Just my 2 cents.