Scalpel Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 I have been using the Viper tyres on the road bike for quite a while now. I train and race with the 25's. They do the job just as good as any of the more expensive brands. I will keep on using them as they are great value for money.
Rouxenator Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 The Hornet I have in front is now nearing 6000km and still going strong. Zippering at the back had to be tossed after 5000km, the plug it got at 3000km came out. These do go the distance.
Pieterlab1 Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 The Hornet I have in front is now nearing 6000km and still going strong. Zippering at the back had to be tossed after 5000km, the plug it got at 3000km came out. These do go the distance.I also have the Zippering at the back, and I am very happy with it. Did about 700km's off road with it, still going strong, only one puncture but the sealant did it's job.
NotSoBigBen Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 Using some 35mm 'roadie' tyres on my MonsterCross, nearly 1800k's since mid December on them since then and they hardly showing signs of wear ... I'd say 60/40 tar/dirt!
Mongoose! Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 I have been using the Viper tyres on the road bike for quite a while now. I train and race with the 25's. They do the job just as good as any of the more expensive brands. I will keep on using them as they are great value for money.I have just put on the Viper shark skin tyres on my road bikeFoldable 25cLooks goodPlanning on doing the Argus on them But... on the side wall of the tyre it is printed that the max weight is 65kg? At recommended tyre pressure - which is 7 bar max what does this mean?
Mongoose! Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 I have just put on the Viper shark skin tyres on my road bikeFoldable 25cLooks goodPlanning on doing the Argus on them But... on the side wall of the tyre it is printed that the max weight is 65kg? At recommended tyre pressure - which is 7 bar max what does this mean? anybody?  65k max load??...... should I worry.... at 80kg....excluding gear and bike.....? Â
Butterbean Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 The vipers have been great. Feel good, and decent Tyre. Â I weigh 115 in the nude so I'm sure they'll be safe, running them at 120ps
Mongoose! Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Jip - confirmed with repit is per tyreso 65 x 2 = 130kg
CdT85 Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Jip - confirmed with repit is per tyreso 65 x 2 = 130kg Just don't POP! a wheely
bar_1 Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 hey hey...first message on bikehub!!! so i really need to replace my roadbike tyres....was looking at the Chaoyang Viper 700 x 25c Road Tyre for R340.00 , and been reading the positive reviews here.are they the best option for that price range?i
Butterbean Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 hey hey...first message on bikehub!!! so i really need to replace my roadbike tyres....was looking at the Chaoyang Viper 700 x 25c Road Tyre for R340.00 , and been reading the positive reviews here.are they the best option for that price range?iI do believe so. They're a good foldable Tyre, with the same number of TPI as the big brand foldable.  I'm assuming, at that price, you're looking at sportsmans warehouse. You can get them cheaper if you look around.  They're not ever going to be as puncture proof as gatorskins, but they are good tyres and nothing to be afraid of. Can't think of comparitive tyres in that price range.
bar_1 Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Thanks, i see those shops are not in Gauteng, but i'll check if they can deliver. I also need to look at new tyres for my MTB, i wanna go tubeless soon. how are the hornet for tubeless ?   I do believe so. They're a good foldable Tyre, with the same number of TPI as the big brand foldable.I'm assuming, at that price, you're looking at sportsmans warehouse. You can get them cheaper if you look around.They're not ever going to be as puncture proof as gatorskins, but they are good tyres and nothing to be afraid of. Can't think of comparitive tyres in that price range.
TNOSE_E Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Been running the same hornet on the rear for a year now. Joberg2C, B&B, Sabie 2 day, York Enduro, Mankele weekends and some odd and end races here and there. Plenty RedBarn rides.  I would say it is about 60% now. The grip of the Hornet is ok for a rear. I would not use it for a front.The tyre is slow wearing...The sidewall protection is up there with the big brandsAs is the weight....Fitting the tyre is easy... The only damage is a plug that is still in after a couple of months.For the price you can't go wrong here!I will buy again...
Rouxenator Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Hornet is great, 6000km on my front Hornet and when the Zippering at the back goes I'll put a Hornet on there as well.
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