Blackbird
12th October 2009, 15:35
Avon have recently released the VP2 sports tyre in 3 different performance options. I've had them on the Blackbird since winter and couldn't believe how well they performed in comparison to the normal sport tourers in terms of grip.
When people are asked what their favourite tyres are, quite often there isn't much hard evidence to back up that claim. There probably isn't much "hard evidence" in my evaluation either but what I've tried to do is compare them with the Avon Storms and Storm rear/Viper front combinations I've used previously to at least provide some objectivity seeing as I know the 'bird inside out and what works on it.
One thing is for sure, if they're good on a Blackbird, they'll be really special on a lighter bike.
Evaluation attached.
When people are asked what their favourite tyres are, quite often there isn't much hard evidence to back up that claim. There probably isn't much "hard evidence" in my evaluation either but what I've tried to do is compare them with the Avon Storms and Storm rear/Viper front combinations I've used previously to at least provide some objectivity seeing as I know the 'bird inside out and what works on it.
One thing is for sure, if they're good on a Blackbird, they'll be really special on a lighter bike.
Evaluation attached.