I think bike tire choice says a lot about a person. I came to this realization recently while riding my local trail with newly mounted tires. I have a few different tires I ride depending on various factors, but mostly ride one of two different types. During race season I like the Specialized Fast Trak. It's a light, low profile tire that rides smooth and quick. During the fall and winter I put on Captains, a heavier tire with big lugs and good traction. It struck me that I am a lot like my tires. During race season I am light and race ready. I move along the trail with ease. There is little rolling resistance to get me going as I am motivated to ride and train.
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| Fast Trak |
Once fall hits I stop racing and become the Captain. I am chunky and slow. Great effort is required to get me rolling, especially from a stand still. My movement on the trail is cumbersome. I can be heard from a far, with audible effort at each climb or corner giving me away. But that is okay, because that is what the off season is for. As the Caption I will lumber along through the winter, laying groundwork to become the race ready Fast Trak version of me eventually, when it is time.
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| The Captain |
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| Fall Sumac |
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