mtb tryes for a newbie

newbie_cyclist

Hi
I'm new to mtb and would like some advice on tyres for basic trails. My priorities in order are
1) puncture proof
2) give me confidence in their handling over wet roots, mud etc
3) fast
4) cheap

1 and 2 are what really matter to me right now...
i know you must all get bored of answering this kind of thing but id really appreciate your advice

thanks

stunter ant

What kind of riding are you doing?? basic XC or DH trails ? ANd what bike are you doing it on?

newbie_cyclist

basic xc & ive got one of the cheaper scott scales (60? 70? 80?)
thanks!

stunter ant

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=4613

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=26196

Both of these are a good tire

newbie_cyclist

thanks stunt

stunter ant

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=9880

26" x 2.1model is due in stock 29.1.2010 there a bargin

joshtp

whatever happens make sure you go for a taki compound tyre. 62a at the max! its what gives you grip on wet rocks and roots more than tread. also, if you go for the highroller (which, BTW, i highly recomend, its great) go for at least a 2.35. its a bit more heavy than the 2.1, nut not much, and its extra sise is essencial on a HT, esp as the HR comes up very,very small. for the back of HT go no lower than 2.35, the extra squish is just the BEST thing you can do for the ride.....
but more than anything get a taki-er compound, it will wear faster, but will have so much more grip! 42a is a grip monster, but will be slow and wear very fast, and the 70a will last a lifetime, and have no grip.
personaly i run a HR 2.5 singleply maxxpro (62a)

newbie_cyclist

didnt even known this taki number existed! -v helpful thanks!

nwmlarge

i'd agree with the high rollers!

bails87

I don't know if a 2.35" or 2.5" are 'essential' though. They may not even fit your frame. I use a 2.1" Maxxis Advantage, which is fine on my HT.

As for your priorities, 1) isn't really possible, although some tyres may have a protection layer, but they'll be heavier because of this. With a decent quality tyre punctures will be pretty rare. Just learn how to patch/replace a tube quickly and you'll be fine

2) often comes at the expense of 3)

And 4) is less likely as a tyre gets better at 1), 2) and 3).

You just need to find a compromise between the different aspects that works for you.

bails87

joshtp/mbukman wrote:

whatever happens make sure you go for a taki compound tyre. ......, nut not much, and its extra sise is essencial on a HT, esp as the HR comes up very,very small. for the back of HT go no lower than 2.35, the extra squish is just the BEST thing you can do for the ride.....
but more than anything get a taki-er compound....

*Tacky
*But
*Size
*Essential

That depends on how stiff his frame is, if it's uncomfortable.

*Tackier


The numbers mentioned above (42a, 62a, 70a) are the durometer rating of the rubber used to make the tyres. A higher number means a harder rubber. This lasts longer, and drags less, but will also have less grip. A softer one will be slower but grippier, and will wear out faster.