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#1 | Metzeler 01 SE wet performance datum

Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:57 pm

Anyone riding in the UK this weekend, 3 and 4 July, will have probably encountered some showers.

I was partaking in an annual National Road Rally (long story in itself) that I've previously enjoyed in dry conditions.

This weekend's rainy weather has been referred to by many as "Biblical". "Monsoon". "Downpour".

Road conditions were absolutely awful at times with not only heavy, heavy rain, but serious surface water issues in places. Both in town and on the motorways.

3 points jumped out for me.

1 - the RS is rock steady in all conditions, running with panniers and top box. Oh, and my additional "sandwich box" on the pillion.

2 - the (nearly new) Metzeler 01 SE tyres (tires) were outstanding in the way they never missed a beat, ploughing through the water with ease.

3 - this recently qualified OAP is slightly surprised that he can put in a long day on the bike without any downsides and I put that down to getting the ergonomics sorted, i.e. Seat, Screen, Pegs.

btw - over 4 days I put 1,030 miles on the bike

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Carpe Diem!

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