Yes, Phil, 150/80x17. Thought about trying a 140; maybe next time.
TRIIICK, I had no real problem with Metz; was on the bike when I got it and I put one other on. I wasn't riding as hard back then as I was still getting used to the bike - well, not round corners anyway. I was probably liking the 'feel' of the acceleration tho
. Problem was I only 4,800km out of them. How some guys are getting 3 times that amazes me.
. Front seemed OK.
Switched to Avon front and back. Instantly better handling, especially the front. Very sure in corners and never a slip in the wet. The rear was great too except in a straight line in the wet when it would spin with ease. I'm sure that tended to make me a bit more tentative in corners but it handled fine. Good part was I got almost 7,000km out of the rear, shortened a little by a puncture. Might have been good for another 1,000-1,500. The front Avons have been giving me around 9-10,000km.
Exedra Max has already outlived the Avon and is not much more than 1/2 worn, maybe 2/3. It's handling and ride are outstanding with great grip in the wet and the extra air (higher profile) makes it quieter and softer over bumps as well as raising the gearing just enough to notice. That means for the way I ride that I tend to be more on the power when I'm coming out of a corner. Others will find it different. I'll now try the G701 on the front but unless it's better than the Avon I'll go back to that in a flash.
My mileage is a bit low I know, but that's because I like to ride hard. Not fast everywhere but I like to accelerate quickly and love pushing through corners. Covering 25,000km + a year helps as it means I only have them on for 4-6 months. So I'm not reinventing the wheel, just trying them all out and finding what works best for me.
