A 250 mile update for the new Mefo Super Explorer tires. 180 miles on pavement, rest on dry rutted clay tracks and crushed granite. Terryall and Goose Creek for those on the Colorado front range.
Expected - more noise and rougher ride. Yes there is more noise at all speeds. Not objectionable, it's just there. And that is with ear plugs in. It is not as high pitched as the Mitas E07's. A bit lower tone. For the first few stop signs the coarseness of the tires was very apparent. At end of day it was not that noticeable. Very strong traction going forward from a standing stop. Even in a deep sandy section I stopped in to take a picture. Strong stopping grip front and rear. Stopped straight and secure from about 20-25 on the crushed granite.
Unexpected - Very confident inspiring on pavement. On the straights or in the twisties. Stable at speeds up to an indicated 90mph, dirt or pavement. There were no issues with rain grooves like on the Mitas E07's (the E07's did take about 500 miles to break in and stop the rain groove hunting). Todays asphalt was all dry pavement. I am not overly pleased with the way the front end seems to wash out and or slide so easily. Didn't have to put a foot down to stabilize. Especially on the crushed granite (like 1/4" pea gravel) which is prevalent around the Deckers canyon, Pikes Peak area. The front end seemed to move and hunt more on the dry rutted clay tracks too. It almost made me feel like a noob again. Maybe it will take another ride or 2 to get used to the way the front tire moves around on the dirt.
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I saw this guy today
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