So I got these new tires for my bike last month after saving up for a while. Been running those old cracked ones way longer than I should’ve honestly. Saw some guys online talking about the Diablo Rosso 3 and figured, why not give ’em a shot? Grabbed the 140/70 r17 size since that’s what fits my bike.
Getting Them Mounted Was a Hassle
Took ’em down to Jim’s shop on Tuesday, you know the one by the old gas station? Told him “be gentle with my rims” like three times. Watched him wrestle with those stiff sidewalls for an hour.
- First tire popped on okay after lots of sweating and cussing
- Second one fought him hard – saw him use three different pry bars
- Balancing took forever with all them tiny weights
Paid extra cause he looked ready to murder me by the end.
First Impressions on the Road
Took it slow riding home. Felt sketchy as hell – like walking on ice skates! Jim warned me they need scrubbing in.
- Did 50 miles just going in circles around industrial park
- Stopped twice to pick stones out the tread with my keys
- After about 80 miles? Night and damn difference!
Suddenly felt glued to the pavement when I leaned into curves near Miller’s farm. Even the bumpy bit by the railroad tracks felt smoother.
Real Test During Weekend Ride
Went out Saturday with Tom and his crappy Ninja. Morning roads were still damp from dew.
- Accelerated hard from stoplights – no spinning or sliding nonsense
- Hit those twisty canyon roads at decent speed
- Heard the tires actually “sing” during hard leans
Got cocky going downhill and scraped my boot on pavement. Scared me good but the tires held like champions.
Aftermath and Unexpected Problem
Checked pressure Sunday morning – still holding air fine. Then noticed my cat peed on the front tire. Little bastard probably smelled the new rubber. Used vinegar water to scrub it off but now people ask why my bike smells like salad dressing. Worth it though – these things stick like glue when warmed up and aren’t too noisy for daily rides. Tom’s jealous cause my bike corners better than his now. Just gotta keep that damn cat away from ’em.