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Avon Trailrider Review

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I used Michelin Anakee-2 on BMW-GSs for many years because they were a good tire for my type of riding. Varied pavement, with the occasional county dirt road, and the dirt roads in Big Bend. When Michelin discontinued them I managed to find one last set to put on my F800GSA. They finally wore out, so I started searching for a replacement. Avon recently introduced the Trailrider, and they remind me of the Anakee-2, so I decided to try them. Wild West, in Katy, put a set on last weekend and I have ridden them on two-lane backroads, 80 mph on the highway and over a curb at Buckees when I was making my escape. The tires don't shake, slide or sing. They grip well and stay completely stable when riding on the grooved pavement the city now likes to put on the roads. If anyone is looking for a road oriented tire that still has the ability to take you down easy dirt roads, I recommend the Avon Trailrider. Here are some photos of it on my GS.

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I've got a set coming in this week to replace the Avon Gripsters on my KLR. The Gripsters are great but discontinued some years ago. Lots of positive reviews online for the Trailriders. Hoping they work out well for both of us.
 
I remember the Gripsters. I had a set on my 1994 GS. I hope that the Trailriders work well for you. I found a several mile long gravel road near my house and I'll try them out in the gravel soon.


I've got a set coming in this week to replace the Avon Gripsters on my KLR. The Gripsters are great but discontinued some years ago. Lots of positive reviews online for the Trailriders. Hoping they work out well for both of us.
 
I remember the Gripsters. I had a set on my 1994 GS. I hope that the Trailriders work well for you. I found a several mile long gravel road near my house and I'll try them out in the gravel soon.

I remember the Gripsters and didn't we put them on? But that has been awhile. But then you are the Junior and I'm the Senior!
Robert
 
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