Re: fat is faster

On Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:42:51 -0600, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:

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CST = Cheng Shin Tire
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https://www.csttires.com/int/about-cst/contact-page/

<https://www.summitbicycles.com/product/cst-critter-tire-247107-1.htm>

<https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cst-Critter-Tire-29X2-10-Black-Steel-Bead/134022585>

Cheap. Well, here we pay a 60% tariff on all imported goods,
20% state tax on that, 50% for the reseller and salaries are much
lower than the US, so it's relative. A month's minimum salary will buy
you 6-8 tires.

During the military dictatorship there was a 200% tariff on
just about any import, except Scotch whiskey - the economy minister
was an alcoholic(Simonsen)

The Pirelli tires cost about double, and are made by "Zhongce
Rubber Group Co. LTD. ,  China". No idea who they are. Pirelli used to
have several factories in Brazil, but the last real ones closed after
the 2015 coup...

<https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/economia/macroeconomia/apos-2-anos-pirelli-conclui-fechamento-de-fabrica-de-pneus-em-gravatai-rs/>

The Sao Paulo/Campinas "factories" just package imported
tires...

I don't need "excellent" tires. If one blows out the sidewall,
I can push the bike home...
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