Tyre help please.
scotttomo
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Need a new set of tyres that'll cope well in mud but are good on roots and rocks.Not really bought any different tyres since i got the steed just bought new conti gravitys i got with it.
Prob a stupid question as i suppose everyone wants a tyre that'll cope with all these conditions well,but does one exsist? If so,the fatter the better and not bothered bout price or weight.
All suggestions welcome and thanks in advance for readin,
Cheers,
Scott.
Prob a stupid question as i suppose everyone wants a tyre that'll cope with all these conditions well,but does one exsist? If so,the fatter the better and not bothered bout price or weight.
All suggestions welcome and thanks in advance for readin,
Cheers,
Scott.
"If i was a slug i don't think i could handle it, i'd just throw myself in the salt pot" -Karl pilkington
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Panaracer trailrakers are the dogs for the conditions you describe, £40 a pair from Merlin cycles2009 Cove Handjob
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. BAZZA said they were good in the mud but bit slippery on roots and stuff although these are soundin good at the mo cheers. what sizes do they go upto? 40 quid a pair dems is cheap too!! "If i was a slug i don't think i could handle it, i'd just throw myself in the salt pot" -Karl pilkington
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trust you to throw a spanner in the works gotta_hurt
. they panaracer too? "If i was a slug i don't think i could handle it, i'd just throw myself in the salt pot" -Karl pilkington
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http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m2b0s120p486
I agree with the guy earlier, trailrakers are the way to go, if not at least cinders.
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biggest difference you'll find between fire pros and trailrakers is the trailakers will shed mud better and be better in mud particularly the 1.95's. fire pros will be better on the roots!Carbon is a mans best freind0
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but the Trailrakers are just a winter tyre, great when it's thick mud...but frozen or dry conditions not that great.
The X/C fire pros do it all imo, but personal choice or cash flow if you can't keep changing for the seasons the fire pros are for me.
Scotttomo they go up to 2.3's i think!
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Oh no what have i started now a debate bout tyres "If i was a slug i don't think i could handle it, i'd just throw myself in the salt pot" -Karl pilkington
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Everyone has their faves, but the Trail raker only really good in mud, as it drags. All rounders can be ok, but dont expect it to master the wet condtions.0
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no problem with trailrakers on the roots/rocks, run them at a slightly lower pressure and they'll hang on to most things. Haven't found them bad on fire roads, not as good as a dedicated summer tyre, obviously. Will be running a Panaracer cinder on the rear when things dry out a bit, with razer XCs going on for the summer.
. Good thread here if you haven't seen it yet http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12554405 2009 Cove Handjob
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ah man how do i choose? :x"If i was a slug i don't think i could handle it, i'd just throw myself in the salt pot" -Karl pilkington
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At the risk of being shot, have a look at the Continental SpeedKing. My bro has them on his avalanche, they are very good in the mud, light, fast rolling.0
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SCOTTTOMO wrote:ah man how do i choose? :x
Scott you must make your own mistakes to learn, but all I can say is that I've been amazed by the trailrakers, really hang on in there, and not that bad to get rolling, despite what some say, if you want an easier rolling compromise stick a cinder on the rear2009 Cove Handjob
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Just to confuse things, nobbly nic's, more expensive, but very popular. A racing ralph on the back for more speed.
Although, to be honest. I like cinders for most conditions bar really really filthy crud.0 -
I have three sets which i change depending on conditions. i ride the same area all the time.
The way i decide is to look at how much time i will lose for each tyre in each condition. its always mud that takes the most time out of my ride (and energy) so even with small stretches of mud and gloop the time i save in mud with mud tyres (plus its safer) more than outweighs having faster rolling tyres for the less muddy sections, when i'm going road to get to the trails i'll pump them right up so they roll fast then let them down when i reach the track.
Obviously as the tracks dry out more i'll change to more all round tyre kenda nevegal (mud sticks to these like glue) and when finally dry ill stick on the panaracer razer!
You could always do what a mate does, stick on some mud tyres at beggining of winter then as spring comes the tracks dry out your tyres wear down and by the time its summer you'll have some much slicker tyres ready for dry tracks!Carbon is a mans best freind0 -
Maxxis High Rollers - good in all conditions.0
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any body know if these are any good, just saw them on ebay cheep, and i know cheep is bad 99% of the time Specailized Enduro 08 - Beast
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