Tyres

[Lez72]

[quote author=Lez72 link=topic=11209.msg129550#msg129550 date=1393259287]
Check out the prices of a set of Continental Road Attack 2's aswell. Continental are a brand I had never used before but I currently have a set on my boxeye and I'm more than impressed. I fancy a set of Race Attacks on the Gen 1 when it needs some.

I paid £104 for my latest rear Road Attack 2 so a full set should be no more than £200.

RA2 are perfect, but last very little. And have canvas lining. The metal ones, like Metzeler, are a lot safer IMO, in case of sharp objects cutting them. I'd recommend M5 interact, or Z6 if UK roads are as grippy as they say.
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I have had no issues with the RA2's wearing quickly. My boxeye had a set fitted when I bought it and from checking the service records the rear had lasted about 10,000 miles when I changed it. It still had plenty of tread left then but had squared off and was spoiling the bikes handling. As the front was still good I just replaced the rear and the bike is now sweet again.