Tire Gods: 1, Me: 0
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Mark Chandler
Jun 14, 2012, 5:56:20 PM6/14/12
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Right after posting the following review of SOMA's B-Line tires, I pulled a "michelin wire" out of my Rawland's rear tire (one of the aforementioned SOMAs).
I like my tires soft, but not that soft. :)
Justin August
Jun 16, 2012, 2:40:46 PM6/16/12
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I love the B-Lines. Only 650b road tire I like besides the Hetre. Great under biking it offroad too.
William
Jun 16, 2012, 3:37:46 PM6/16/12
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and B-lines work tubeless. I'll be riding mine tonight when it cools down a bit
Nick Bull
Jun 16, 2012, 6:55:49 PM6/16/12
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To answer the question someone asked in your blog about how the B-Lines compare to Hetre's or Pari-Motos:
B-Lines are a decent "every day use" tire, much like the Panaracer Pasela. On a "quality per dollar" basis I say they are just as good as the Hetres, but that is because they are a fair amount cheaper (just like Paselas). But they are nothing like as plush as the Hetre's. Once you've ridden on Hetre's, it's easy to rationalize that "this ride is more special and deserves the Hetre's" and leave the B-Lines on your other bike. And for events where speed is of the essence, like a 600km brevet, the Pari-Motos just can't be beat. They are nearly as plush feeling as the Hetre's, but noticeably lighter and faster rolling. But you give up some life expectancy, so you really only want them on your bike for the serious events.
Nick
B-Lines are a decent "every day use" tire, much like the Panaracer Pasela. On a "quality per dollar" basis I say they are just as good as the Hetres, but that is because they are a fair amount cheaper (just like Paselas). But they are nothing like as plush as the Hetre's. Once you've ridden on Hetre's, it's easy to rationalize that "this ride is more special and deserves the Hetre's" and leave the B-Lines on your other bike. And for events where speed is of the essence, like a 600km brevet, the Pari-Motos just can't be beat. They are nearly as plush feeling as the Hetre's, but noticeably lighter and faster rolling. But you give up some life expectancy, so you really only want them on your bike for the serious events.
Nick
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