Thought I might share my impression of Conti RoadAttack tires after putting about 4500 miles behind me on them. My riding is a mixed bag, from sedate slab commuting to semi-aggressive mountain twisties. I usually ride 1-up, weighing about 180# with gear, with consistent 40-42psi pressure both front and back. Exact weight varies, as pie is invariably consumed somewhere along the route.
I have been delighted with the tires' performance. They give exceptional grip in wet or dry. I've experienced no squirm, wobble, or twitchiness at any speed or lean angle, and they've given me great confidence in their stability under all conditions.
Of course, like any other tire, they'll grip and grip and grip until they don't. I've not tested the outside of that particular envelope, thanks, but I've induced more than a few peg-scrapers without losing my nerve for lack of grip. Lack of skill, certainly, but not lack of grip.
When I first mounted the Conti's, I found they were prone to very strong turn-in. So much so, I nearly ended up in the inside ditch a few times before I got used to how quickly they turned. I'd had to wrestle the tired old factory-issue Dunlops through every turn, but not so the Conti's. Now, I just weight the inside 'cheek' and press just slightly on the inside grip -- the bike comes around right smartly!
Until I got the hang of the new tires, I backed waaaaaay off on the preload, then dialed in a notch or two at a time until I found the sweet spot. Now, it seems I merely think positive thoughts toward the apex, and the bike sweeps through each turn all by itself. Well, almost.
The rear tire has developed the predictable flat spot, the front tire less so. Wear is even, without appreciable cupping. Both front and back are scrubbed well up the shoulders from tight cornering on chipseal roads. I'd guess the back has another 2k, the front more like 4-5k before I get nervous about wear bars and suchlike.
All told, I've been very pleased with the tires, and would recommend them highly, provided they're suited to your riding style.
If you're looking for a high-mileage, mostly two-up slab-riding tire, I suspect you should look elsewhere. I've heard good things about ME-880's, among others, for that duty.
I opted to trade off the higher mileage for quick turn-in and exceptional grip. If that is your intent, Conti RoadAttacks just might be your next set of tires.
And say what you will, that's one damn sexy tread pattern!
I have been delighted with the tires' performance. They give exceptional grip in wet or dry. I've experienced no squirm, wobble, or twitchiness at any speed or lean angle, and they've given me great confidence in their stability under all conditions.
Of course, like any other tire, they'll grip and grip and grip until they don't. I've not tested the outside of that particular envelope, thanks, but I've induced more than a few peg-scrapers without losing my nerve for lack of grip. Lack of skill, certainly, but not lack of grip.
When I first mounted the Conti's, I found they were prone to very strong turn-in. So much so, I nearly ended up in the inside ditch a few times before I got used to how quickly they turned. I'd had to wrestle the tired old factory-issue Dunlops through every turn, but not so the Conti's. Now, I just weight the inside 'cheek' and press just slightly on the inside grip -- the bike comes around right smartly!
Until I got the hang of the new tires, I backed waaaaaay off on the preload, then dialed in a notch or two at a time until I found the sweet spot. Now, it seems I merely think positive thoughts toward the apex, and the bike sweeps through each turn all by itself. Well, almost.
The rear tire has developed the predictable flat spot, the front tire less so. Wear is even, without appreciable cupping. Both front and back are scrubbed well up the shoulders from tight cornering on chipseal roads. I'd guess the back has another 2k, the front more like 4-5k before I get nervous about wear bars and suchlike.
All told, I've been very pleased with the tires, and would recommend them highly, provided they're suited to your riding style.
If you're looking for a high-mileage, mostly two-up slab-riding tire, I suspect you should look elsewhere. I've heard good things about ME-880's, among others, for that duty.
I opted to trade off the higher mileage for quick turn-in and exceptional grip. If that is your intent, Conti RoadAttacks just might be your next set of tires.
And say what you will, that's one damn sexy tread pattern!