I've seen videos online with the camera focused on the CT before, but I thought I make my own so I could compare the 1st hand account of the ride with the video on this specific tire. Be sure to check out the video at the bottom of this post.
The ride ended up being about 40 minutes long, and by the end I was still lacking the confidence I have on a motorcycle tire. That is because I've ridden countless hours on MTs and am still forming my riding style and opinion on this CT.
At higher speeds, traction in the corners seemed pretty good. The bike was definitely less stable when hitting bumps or changing my line though. By less stable I mean I would get a little wiggle in some those cases. It was entirely manageable and probably will lessen with more seat time and as the tire profile wears a little more round. Because of this though, I don't think I would recommend a CT to a newer rider.
The Verdict:
As of right now, I think my trailer will keep me slower and less aggressive than this CT will. With the higher load capacity and slower wear, I think the CT will be on when I'm towing, or just on a trip with lots of highway riding. The only time I'd feel like I may be compromising handling is when I'm wanting to stretch out my legs on a technical road.
When I'm in the mood to go carve up some canyons solo, I'm pretty convinced that the MT is the way to go.
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