Rain Tires

[Ed Miller]

"I'm running 100/90 on the front, 110/90 on the rear."

Where do you find them in that size for the front?  I didn't see them in the usual on line tire stores.  That's the size Spitfire that I use.

[Darwin_R65]

I'm running 100/90 front and 110/90 rear in a bridgestone BT45
Replaced the classic michelins, and the bike handles so incredibly different it's amazing. IT leans and feels very nimble now. I have only ridden in light Darwin rain but the tyres felt very good. (Light Darwin rain = heavy Melbourne rain,  we can get 200mm/hour at times here in tropics)

Theres about 5mm between the swingarm and the tyre, I wouldn't want to try the 120/90 on the rear I don't think there would be room.

My bikes '81, twin shock.

John

[nhmaf]

I'm not sure where I got my last set from - I think it might have been SWmoto tires or bike bandit, or one of the distributors that my local independent bike shop uses - I gotta help support him when I can..

[Crossrodes]

Rayrope I live a little North of you on Vancouver Island.  What I use for wet weather riding are Frogtoggs.  It is a lightweight riding suit that is breathable.  You will like this if you do not want to wear a wet riding suit on a trip when the weather clears up.  Like I said it is breathable but it also cuts the wind.  I don't usually ride much up here after October but as you will often ride into dicey weather up here at any time of the year Frogtoggs are a good choice to carry with you.  They are lightweight and don't take much room in the saddlebag.

Here's the link:

http://www.froggtoggs.com/

[Ed Miller]

I have Froggtoggs, and use the jacket for my normal jacket around here (with fleece under if it actually gets cold) but oddly I've never used them for anything but windbreakers for when I'm riding in my armored mesh in chilly weather.  I've never got wet in the jacket  though.   Maybe if I decide to try my idea of bicycling to Dallas, OR and catching a bus to work, I'll try them out.