Having now completed 3800 miles on the Metzelers and having replaced them around 70% worn for a set of Anakee 3's, following my 70mph double blowout, which have now done over 500 miles, I can say I do notice a difference. I liked the Metzelers, their grip was faultless and they always felt stable.
The Anakee's grip seems no less impressive. But they feel quicker to turn and require less effort. Perhaps the bike has a slightly greater tendency to fall into a turn requiring correction or more throttle. But at no point do they feel unstable so its more a feel of agility.
The Anakee tread pattern looks more aggressive and I had no sense of loss of grip on some mud covered country roads. But they still look more road biased than off-road.
My only disappointment with the Metzelers was how quickly they appeared to square off, particularly the rear tyre. The Michelin compound seems harder, even the little moulding tags closest to the centre of the tyre seemed to survive for longer on the Michelins. After 500 miles there is no significant sign of wear on the rear and though they were a little more expensive this slower wear justifies the Anakee's.
The Anakee's grip seems no less impressive. But they feel quicker to turn and require less effort. Perhaps the bike has a slightly greater tendency to fall into a turn requiring correction or more throttle. But at no point do they feel unstable so its more a feel of agility.
The Anakee tread pattern looks more aggressive and I had no sense of loss of grip on some mud covered country roads. But they still look more road biased than off-road.
My only disappointment with the Metzelers was how quickly they appeared to square off, particularly the rear tyre. The Michelin compound seems harder, even the little moulding tags closest to the centre of the tyre seemed to survive for longer on the Michelins. After 500 miles there is no significant sign of wear on the rear and though they were a little more expensive this slower wear justifies the Anakee's.
That must have been one hell of a skid,or a big fuckin kerb. Hope you were alright.
,,,just my tuppence worth
