Does black chili compound make much of a difference?

slimboyjim

Hi,

I'm looking at a more winter based tyre for the rear of my Zesty for the winter. I have a 2.4 Rubber Queen on the front and, being a bike tart, would kind of like another Continental on the back (I have been impressed with Continentals overall). Anyway, I've narrowed it down to either a 2.2 MK protection or a 2.2 RQ. The RQ is not black chili, but is UST compatible which would mean I could have a go at a ghetto tubeless setup relatively cheaply. Being UST compatible means the RQ has more weight and it is a more durable tyre overall so it's not necessarily a bad thing. Price is not too much of an issue.

Anyone able to say whether the black chili compound makes much of a difference - I'm tempted by the MK as it will be lower rolling resistance and grippier due to the black chili, but the Queen may be the better choice. Any advice gratefully received!

I tend to ride canal towpaths, Cannock (rock armoured trail/hardpack ground with thin dirt covering) and the odd trip to Wales.

Thanks,


James

Andy

I have found the BC compound does what they say it does (grippier) but at the expense of durability.

timmys

I bring good news!

The 2.2 Rubber Queens are now available in Black Chilli it seems:
http://www.velokit.co.uk/cart_productde ... UCTID=3405

I bought 2x 2.2's (not Black Chilli) for my Zesty and then happened to look back at the shop a couple of days later and of course the Black Chillis were available!

I'd be interested in seeing a picture of your 2.4 RQ on the front - I heard they were massive? The 2.2's seem pretty big!

RealMan

Dam you timmy..

I'm going to have to go out now and pull massive skids on tarmac until my 2.2 non bc rubber queens are worn enough to give me reason enough to buy some bc ones..

coldhams

have some MK BC in 2.2, great tyres with loads of grip, dont last for more that 1 season though, back one showing signs of misspent youth (SKIIIIIIIDD !!!!!!)

BC RQ in 2.2 is very interesting. :twisted:

slimboyjim

I'm not sure you can get Queens in Chili yet - a lot of websites just copy across the marketing blurb but when you go to www.conti-tyres.co.uk it states it's only the 2.4's that are in black chili.

Timmys - I can't work out how to put pics on here so here's a link to my photobucket site I created just for you! Don't say I don't treat you good

http://s964.photobucket.com/albums/ae12 ... in_photos/

timmys

Thanks for the photos. 2.4 does look pretty big. Like the brakes by the way!

I'd be slightly surprised if they aren't available from that website. Since I ordered my non-BC's 10 days ago they've added the 2.2 BC's and specifically altered the text at the top of that page. It also says they are available for next day dispatch, who knows though.

slimboyjim wrote:

I'm not sure you can get Queens in Chili yet - a lot of websites just copy across the marketing blurb but when you go to www.conti-tyres.co.uk it states it's only the 2.4's that are in black chili.

Timmys - I can't work out how to put pics on here so here's a link to my photobucket site I created just for you! Don't say I don't treat you good

http://s964.photobucket.com/albums/ae12 ... in_photos/

warrerj

I've got MK's 2.2 in BC Protection and MK 2.4 in standard folding.

I LOVE my 2.2. Grip is first class and roll really well.

The 2.4 on the other hand .... :? not so sure.
no where near as much grip and they may be on fleabay soon.

For me BC makes a massive difference. Mine last about a season but I'm happy with that.

Northwind

It definately makes a difference, MK 2.2s with black chili aren't very good but without it they're absolutely terrible. Quite tempted by those rubber queens now...

el loco pollo

I have the RQ 2.4s and they're great, I used to ride High Rollers but these are even better, they roll faster, grip better and last at least as long. They're expensive though.

slimboyjim

I got mine through Ribble if it helps anyone - http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productde ... ONTTYMF190

Cost £32.15 an end, or £27.33 if you spend over £50.

Came pretty quickly too if I remember. Can't see but there may be a couple of quid postage on top of that too.

Timmys - which website do you use? I think I'm swayed by the RQ's at the moment - will probably go for the 2.2 UST so I can give tubeless a try at some point. I'm inclined to think that you can't get the 2.2 RQ's in Chilli due to Continental saying 'no', but if anyone else out there has got some and can prove me wrong then please give me a shout! 2.4's are probably a bit too big - I do a fair bit of towpath riding since the trails are a 45 minute drive away ( ) and it's A LOT of tyre for that...

timmys

slimboyjim wrote:

Timmys - which website do you use?

The one I linked to in my other posts.

slimboyjim

Oh yeah - sorry!