Got my new tires on the XB9SX today. Pair of Shinko's. They are what they are. I am not going to spend $300 on tires when the area I live in is like 90% straight roads, that suck, are rough, and generally destructive to bike tires.

Anyway, the tip-in is definitely different on these things. It's hard to say what it is I'm feeling, except that it feels "sudden", so I have to completely readjust my riding method.

What I look forward to, regardless, is riding again.