Tyres, seems to make more difference than i honestly expecte
weeksy59
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Thought i'd buy some more treaded winter stuff, i have a Spec standard front on and a Racing Ralph rear in a 2.25 on,
So thoguht i'd buy a cheap pair, after all, it can't matter....
Bloody hell it does though, not with grip but more with stability and crossing of ruts etc. The 2 i had on really feel far more stable and secure.
These are 2.0 compared to the bigger 2.25 and i think 2.5 i had fitted, but cheap deffo isn't good
The Combo i had is going back on until i have a bit more spare cash on payday
So thoguht i'd buy a cheap pair, after all, it can't matter....
Bloody hell it does though, not with grip but more with stability and crossing of ruts etc. The 2 i had on really feel far more stable and secure.
These are 2.0 compared to the bigger 2.25 and i think 2.5 i had fitted, but cheap deffo isn't good
The Combo i had is going back on until i have a bit more spare cash on payday
Salsa Spearfish 29er
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tyres probably make more difference to the overall control over your bike than any other component.0
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Halfords currently have 2.4" mountain kings selling for £15.99 which is a good price and they seem very capable so far onmy bike.0
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Those Michelin Country Mud's are CRAP!! I have 2 of them on my bike atm and it has not only made the bike weigh a TON, but it also now has no grip....
pants!! Just goes to show you buy cheap you buy twice.......... :roll:It's been a while...0 -
Graydawg wrote:Those Michelin Country Mud's are CRAP!! I have 2 of them on my bike atm and it has not only made the bike weigh a TON, but it also now has no grip....
pants!! Just goes to show you buy cheap you buy twice.......... :roll:
Looks like it mate yeah.
Mine are coming back off tonight and being given away to a mate.Salsa Spearfish 29er
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That tread pattern is the one you see on a fair few mega-budget bikes.You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
I've got no experience of those Michelins, but you can't really compare semi-slicks to mud tyres on the same terrain. They might be awesome in the mud, but big tread can wander around on hard pack stuff.0
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GHill wrote:weeksy59 wrote:So thoguht i'd buy a cheap pair, after all, it can't matter....
Bloody hell it does though
Your only contact with the ground matters, who'd have thought?
Lol - I only had £20 and needed a set of tyres mainly for commuting....... these do the job but are heavy and really crap off road.... almost dangerous in the rain.......
Save you pennies and buy decent ones.......! I will not advocate Michelin's from here on in.... sadly......It's been a while...0 -
Try them in a swamp, they'll get you through stuff you wouldn't even attempt on your Racing Ralphs... That's a deep mud tyre, narrow and cutting with a shovel grip, but they're never as good on other surfaces for the same reason. Just specialisation in action really...
Not that I'd recommend them still, there's better mud tyres that work better on hard stuff too.Uncompromising extremist0 -
Try them in a swamp, they'll get you through stuff you wouldn't even attempt on your Racing Ralphs... That's a deep mud tyre, narrow and cutting with a shovel grip, but they're never as good on other surfaces for the same reason. Just specialisation in action really...
Not that I'd recommend them still, there's better mud tyres that work better on hard stuff too.Uncompromising extremist0