Nobby Nics.

ads4
ads4 Posts: 698
edited September 2009 in MTB buying advice
I fancy trying some Nobbies on some new rims :) They will be run tubeless but do I have to use the UST tyres with the thin sidewalls or can I run the snakeskin tyres tubeless (on crank bros xc rims) ?
Adam.

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  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    Too late, bought the USTs....and the Crank Bros Cobalt XCs in black :)
    Adam.

    Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

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  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    God damn it's hard to find some 2.25s! Ordered from CRC who showed them as in stock, however I ordered them and they now are out of stock and not due for a fortnight. So cancelled order and went to UKBike Store who, now I've ordered, are out of stock too :( Merlin are now showing in stock, however last night they were out of stock too!!

    Is there much real-world difference between the 2.1 and the 2.25? Everyone seems to have the 2.1 in stock :evil:
    Adam.

    Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

    Current ride - Yeti ASR 5a X0
  • DC01
    DC01 Posts: 333
    I had to get my LBS to order in special my 2.25 snakeskin nics. They ended up having to go direct to the importer. Took just over a week to get them. Worth the wait though. Swapped the rear nic for a ralf and its made a world of difference in speed pic up with very little noticable loss in traction.
  • Try Ribble Cycles, last time I checked they had the 2.25" in and they were pretty cheap (£25 each I think)
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
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  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    No 2.25 UST there either :(
    Adam.

    Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

    Current ride - Yeti ASR 5a X0
  • I run 2.4 NN snakeskin ghettoed on my front wheel. holds fine

    2.25 UST available here which is my local shop but will ship europe wide (not for free though I don't think)
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