run them on my bike no problem ”. I managed to pick up a few sets for next to nothing , and given how much commuting I do on the bike , I ’ m stoked with the performance . In the last 40,000km I have done around 20,000km on an STR rear tyre ( taking a quick break to try some Mitas E07 +). The Pirelli Scorpions have taken me through some pretty diverse and rough conditions . From the rocky , stony , rugged trails of the Akatarawa forest , to the sandy beaches of Red Rocks , and through some slippery wet and muddy paddocks in the Wairarapa . Not to mention the length of the South Island on SH1 and back up via some of the best gravel roads you ’ ll ever see in Central Otago . I ’ ve managed to get some incredible life out of these tyres . Not only do they manage off-tar seal conditions perfectly well , but they are an excellent road tyre for when your adventure bush pig decides it wants to try and keep up with the sports bikes up and over the Rimutakas . While it stands to reason that having all the knobs in a horizontal row may reduce your lateral grip , It also means the knobs are bigger and more resistant to damage . This means the tyre is good for 10,000km + if you don ’ t abuse it .
Speaking of lateral grip , I actually prefer these STRs for their slightly looser rear end on gravel . Not only is it fun , but it means you don ’ t only have the front wheel to aid in getting around a corner , with a trained right wrist you can bring
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