Dunlop Roadsmart 3 Tyres | Mark rides the Blood Bike

[@craigshafer8699]

It may be worth contacting Avon, I ride a Yamaha fzs1000, I tried Avon Spirit after a motogymkhana instructor recommended them at a gymkhana meet and the grip in the wet and the dry was phenomenal compared to my previous Bridgestone. The tread depth is a lot deeper than any other brand out there and I managed 11,000 miles before I had to replace them, they grip from the moment I leave home, hot or cold, wet or dry, I can’t recommend them enough. When I replaced them I couldn’t get my hands on Spirits so I had Avon Storm 3Dxm fitted, wet grip is very slightly down on the Spirits but still excellent, I wouldn’t hesitate to have them fitted again. These too have deep tread, high silica content, 3D siping and warm up quickly, really confidence inspiring. They scrub in easily too, 10 mins on a car park doing figure 8’s and circles in both directions and they were scrubbed into the edge of the tyre.

[@georgehatcher8867]

On my second set, got 9000 miles out of first set. I ride all year round in all weather, never had a moment. I ride a Tiger 1050 solo and two up with panniers and box. Would absolutely recommend them.

[@jimbalshaw7347]

Would have thought that tyre manufacturers would jump at the chance to sponsor such a worthy group as blood bike with all there tyres !

[@markholroyd5365]

I’m sure it’s a cost thing but we get through so many tyres and we have 15 bikes so it would be a huge undertaking. That said we (Cornwall Blood Bikes) are hugely grateful for any tyres we are given. Ride safe.

[@colinm1325]

@@markholroyd5365 Hey Mark, great info, free tyres for your group would be awesome, but could they give them to the group's at cost or there abouts? Keep the shiny side up everyone 👍👌🌈🌏💞

[@justmejohn773]

Well done Mark, a useful and practical review in real riding conditions. Keep up the good work. Ride safe.

[@johngaisford3916]

Well done Mark, a useful and practical review in real riding conditions. Keep up the good work and riding for Cornwall Blood Bikes. Ride safe

[@Roy_Godiksen]

9:00 When it comes to how fast a tire heats up, that's very much a thing. A warm tire always has more grip then a cold one (until it reaches it's max temperature.) As an example, my Metzeler M9RR's gets warm in 2 minutest even if i ride smoothly and carefully. I live 2 minutes from the gas station where i always check the air pressure before riding, and the tire is warm to the touch by then. They also warm up nicely when it's wet. Basically that means there is a lot of rolling resistance and friction in the rubber compound. Good thing if you want to stick to the road. But not good for mileage or fuel economy.

[@daver6525]

great review mark, and a great job youre doing for all of us thank you!

[@Null-zp3or]

Ooh just seen these tyres with 30% off but tempted on another type as they're 65% off. This upload couldn't have come at a better time so a big thank you for that

[@maxflight777]

The (sadly now closed) Ron Haslem race school used them. Astonishing feel and grip .

[@tonywilliamson1822]

Good vid, Well done on the job you do with blood bikes ,respect

[@ardrich1]

Cracking review, so true about being realistic with the weather for a UK review. Keep up the good work love the Chanel :-)

[@Freddels1]

I had Dunlop Roadsmart 3's on my ST1300 and they were great in wet or dry.

[@paul4627]

That's good to know Fred D. I've just put a new one on the front of my ST1300 to match the new rear the previous owner put on it. Both were manufactured in France but I have heard tales of some that are made in China I think it was, 🤔 not being up to standard.

[@FrancescoThunder]

Well done Mark , nice video and I didn't know about the association , i'll google it to discover what you do it . For far as I Know we don't have blood bike in Italy , and I didn't saw also in Ireland where I was leaving and driving my bike for 4 years.

[@The33JAYJAY]

Love mine, I'm on my third set now. Got 9500 miles from the last set with all types of riding, even a trip to Austria with you 😁. Take care out there in this crap weather.

[@markholroyd5365]

JJ where have you been? I was only talking about you the other week. Ride safe Matey and hope to see you on tour again.

[@andrewstones2921]

When I was a young biker you could get Barum tyres, they were fitted as standard to MZ bikes and they lasted really really well with the only problem being total lack of grip in the wet and hence lack of confidence. I note that the Barum brand is back for car tyres but I’m sure they are not the same. Anyway the bottom line in my opinion is that all tyres are some sort of compromise between cost, longevity and grip. Choose any two!

[@jeffabbotts352]

Great video to help us with lockdown Respect to you on blood bikes staysafe fella

[@bobvandick2546]

Thanks for the reply Mark, Mutants it is! 😊

[@mrgari189]

Just applied to join my local bloodrun group (was one of the reasons I did my IAM).

[@markholroyd5365]

Brilliant! It is such a good thing to do. Ride safe.

[@newroads9787]

Hello from Blood Bikes South East Ireland .great video 👍

[@markholroyd5365]

Ride safe matey in all that horrible weather you have at the moment.

[@ne21]

Good review that.

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

Have Dunlop on my Harley, not a hard rider, got 20,000 miles outta them a few times. Near the end some cupping though 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 think mine are Dunlop 407 made for Harley

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

I was really hoping you would have the lights and sirens on :)

[@markholroyd5365]

Not in Cornwall....Cornwall Blood Bikes have taken the decision that they don’t need blue lights. Ride safe.

[@stags-gr8to]

Hello Mark, enjoyed the video, as always with your videos! I’d be interested to know at what point would the Blood Bike riders decide that it was too dangerous to go out on the bikes, with regards to road conditions?

[@markholroyd5365]

We have a limit of not riding when it is freezing. However because of the geography of Cornwall I have started off a job in 5* but have found myself an hour later in -4*... That’s the chance we take. If you are not happy though you can always use your own car.

[@stags-gr8to]

@@markholroyd5365 Interesting! Thanks the info Mark. You and all the Blood Bikers do a great job!!! Thank you 😊

[@barney3417]

Ive had Roadsmart 2"s and they were good too! are you wearing the Enduro Suit Mark, and is it ok?

[@markholroyd5365]

I was wearing the Enduro suit and I have to say it exceeds my Rukka suit... Ride safe.

[@dalehawkes1698]

Why can blood bike riders use blues and two’s to make good progress it’s always confused me nice review they are on my short list when change time comes stay safe ride safe 👍👍

[@markholroyd5365]

Hiya. Some groups do use the lights and sirens but in Cornwall we took the decision not to. Lots of reasons why but the obvious reason is that our insurance would sky rocket and without proper training it doesn’t take long for the ‘red mist’ to come down and then it becomes dangerous. In my previous career I was trained in blue light driving and to be honest we don’t need them. Ride safe.

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobvandick2546]

How do you rate these tires up against the mutants?

[@markholroyd5365]

I like the mutants better. Ride safe.

[@SsiolisP]

Hi Mark. Would you suggest wheelieing in the rain in order to reduce the chances of slipping by half? 🤦‍♂️ 😂🤣😜

[@markholroyd5365]

mmmm...

[@kimw200blaze4]

F....ck me ! Your so funny maybe you should be a comedian.

[@davidschilling4861]

Too bad the Romans didn’t build you wider roads there! 😁