1 out of 8 of our states here in Australia refund 10c for bottles and alu cans. Funnily enough we are like the only state that enforces green/reusable fabric bags cause we banned plastic bags
The road is still littered with glass, guess our culture is just different

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I've tried numerous Vittoria Corsa CX, Zipp Tangente and Schwable Ultremo HT.

I had issues with poor wear and all too easy punctures with all but the Schwables. I've never punctured with the Schwables, they're buttery smooth, predictable and for my part there is no other tubular tyre that I will buy again, period. Expensive yes, but so is having your bike off the road waiting for glue to dry

Are the roads in Australia any different than anywhere else? I don't think so. There are paved roads all over the world.

@Richyo, nah, Canucks are really cheap!

@bones, mate the roads are predominantly course grade chip seal.'little fine grade or hot
Mix.
So in general yes they are different to many UK and european roads...

Also if you haven't been here then why comment? It adds no value..

Hi,



Clement is just the name of a once well reputed brand of tubular tyres. Nowadays that's just an other empty marketing ploy.

Not saying the tyres are bad, just that the name shouldn't fool anyone that's all.

Ciao,

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I'm just a dumb American, but I thought Australia has only 6 states. Are you counting The Northern Territory and The Australian Capital Territory (but then what about poor little Jervis Bay Territory -or are you counting that as part of The Australian Capital Territory)?

You've got no idea, when I ride in the UK or Europe I feel giddy with the quality of the roads. Haven't ridden in the US but have don quite a few k's in the drivers seat
Course open chip, patchwork repairs, cobbled gutters (in Melbourne) or unfinished soft shoulders in the country. Bad roads for others are average for us.



100%
CX's are great for racing with good grip (linear and lateral), but they cut up faster than a 14 year old with a brand new razor
Can't say with Pave - the green is a problem for me, but new bike I will try them
Sprinter Gatorskins or Competitions for my daily wheels
Repairable as well

Yea im counting ACT and NT, but you are right should have mentioned States and Territory(ies)

Also need to add that there is nothing stopping people from taking the bottle onto the road during a night out hence the glass and the car accidents where glass isnt cleaned up

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You know it homie!!! In sydneys east these are the best things ever, I wouldn't ride em in QLD though as bogans like to smash glass every where nice roads but the glass every where..

And I will never run any conti tubbies ever again.. I don't enjoy the blisters on my fingers from mounting them or the sub par ride quality, $70+ tires with butyl tubes... Really?

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