New tyres like pedalling thru treacle

zeroseven
zeroseven Posts: 347
edited April 2009 in MTB general
Running Racing Ralf rear and Nobby Nic front at 60psi on tarmac and 35 in the woods

Fast tyres? You're having a laugh! I've come from Spesh Adrenaline (not enough grip in the woods) and I cant believe the difference. Not that bothered as it just means a better work out for the old legs, but astonished how hard they are to keep going

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  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    Try some Maxxis Swampthings in 42A compound- then you'll know what a slow tyre is! Grips like sh!y to a blanket tho.... Brilliant winter tyre.
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  • zero303
    zero303 Posts: 1,162
    I was going to say similar - try a a pair of 2.35 nevegals in Stick-E compound... :lol:
  • zeroseven
    zeroseven Posts: 347
    Just sprayed them with WD40 - they go great now.....

    Just kidding kids.... dont do it.
  • benneally
    benneally Posts: 973
    thats probably because you are running them on a tiny pressure! 35psi? most tyres come with a recomendation of 40-60psi, and you will only really exploit the tripple compound benefits of the tyres by giving them a chance by pumping them up a bit
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  • zeroseven
    zeroseven Posts: 347
    benneally wrote:
    thats probably because you are running them on a tiny pressure! 35psi? most tyres come with a recomendation of 40-60psi, and you will only really exploit the tripple compound benefits of the tyres by giving them a chance by pumping them up a bit

    60 psi is too low on tarmac?????
  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    benneally wrote:
    thats probably because you are running them on a tiny pressure! 35psi? most tyres come with a recomendation of 40-60psi, and you will only really exploit the tripple compound benefits of the tyres by giving them a chance by pumping them up a bit

    I know there are recommended pressures.... But I'd say they are pretty meaningless TBH... I run 28 PSI front and 32-35 rear on my Reign and on my 29er I'm at around 25 front and 30 rear...
    29er fitted with soft compound tyres (WTB Weirwolf 2.55") but with a low tread they are pretty quick rolling and super grippy in the dry.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    zeroseven wrote:
    Running Racing Ralf rear and Nobby Nic front at 60psi on tarmac and 35 in the woods. Fast tyres? You're having a laugh!
    *checks date - April 1st hmm*

    I ran a Ralph R and Nic F during 'Summer' last year and in terms of light weight, acceleration and fast rolling they were outstanding. I've not tried Adrenalines but they must be pretty good if they are faster than the Schwalbes :?
  • pilsburypie
    pilsburypie Posts: 891
    This thread took the words out of my mouth! Fitted a super tacky high roller 2.35 up front and notice a massive difference from mud x tyres. Also notice the super tacky tyre picks up and throws grit at my downtube like its intent on stripping the paint off!
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Went from 2.1 wire beaded Nevegals to Nobby Nic and Racing Ralph,and knocked about 5 mins off my best time for my short local loop!
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  • zeroseven
    zeroseven Posts: 347
    The Spiderman wrote:
    Went from 2.1 wire beaded Nevegals to Nobby Nic and Racing Ralph,and knocked about 5 mins off my best time for my short local loop!
    Try Adrenalines, youll be back before you leave.
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    zeroseven wrote:
    The Spiderman wrote:
    Went from 2.1 wire beaded Nevegals to Nobby Nic and Racing Ralph,and knocked about 5 mins off my best time for my short local loop!
    Try Adrenalines, youll be back before you leave.
    Might do that.I need all the help I can get......... :lol:
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    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
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  • zeroseven
    zeroseven Posts: 347
    .blitz wrote:
    zeroseven wrote:
    Running Racing Ralf rear and Nobby Nic front at 60psi on tarmac and 35 in the woods. Fast tyres? You're having a laugh!
    *checks date - April 1st hmm*
    Bit old for that.... would be a pretty lame effort....

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