mountain king or high roller ?

robinta
robinta Posts: 211
edited May 2008 in MTB buying advice
Thinking about changing tyres (again) to something around a 2.1 size for general riding - not many rocks - just a mixture of most other surfaces. The tyres must be able to convert via Joes no flats so I`m thinking either Maxxis High roller 2.1 eXception or Conti mountain king 2.2 Protections. I cant find the durometer of the MK`s though - anyone know ?
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    i have converted both high roller and mountain kings to tubeles but using stans on mavic ust rims.

    i am using 2.1 high rollers and 2.2 folding mk. the maxxis were easier by far to seat and seal but both are running fine.
  • robinta
    robinta Posts: 211
    anyone else have riding experience of these ?
    (thanks sheepsteeth)
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  • NikB
    NikB Posts: 243
    I have the Mountain Kings 2.4 - took the bike out for it's first ride today at Dalby forest and the tyres coped very well. I found one short climb where they lost traction and that's because all the tread got completely filled with sand.
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  • S_J_P
    S_J_P Posts: 908
    I've converted a High Roller using a Joe's kit, and it was an absolute pig to seat. In the end it took three attempts and finally only seated with the aid of a compressor. Now it's on, I really don't rate it as highly as the Panaracer Cinder I had on last summer or the Bonty Mud X's (also tubeless) I've had on over the winter :( Maxxis High Rollers are very well respected and award winning tyres, but it just doesn't feel good to me :?

    I've also converted a Maxxis Ignitor LUST which was an absolute cinch to fit, two one-handed track-pump pumps and it was away. The tyre's excellent too, it's rolling resistance feels reasonable, it doesn't clog with mud too badly, and it's grip is very good :)

    I've not used the Conti MK's, but I'd go the Conti route or the Maxxis Ignitor's if I were you!
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  • artillerydave
    artillerydave Posts: 715
    been using mountain king 2.4s UST for a while now and really rate them, seem like a good all rounder and have a good level of grip in all conditions. Had mine going since about Sept last year and they don't even look worn at all, so I think they will be hardwearing too.

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