Tyre advice required
miffyl
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I'm riding Dalby this weekend on my lovely new Zesty 314. Having been out in the rain this weekend, I'm not convinced the stock tyres will cut it if it's wet as I was all over the place.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good tyre to replace the Conti's it came with (Mountain King 2.4 n the front and Race King 2.2 on the rear)? I have some 2.1 Kenda Nevgal Stick-e's and Bontrager Mud X's knocking about from my last bike.
Cheers, Matthew.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good tyre to replace the Conti's it came with (Mountain King 2.4 n the front and Race King 2.2 on the rear)? I have some 2.1 Kenda Nevgal Stick-e's and Bontrager Mud X's knocking about from my last bike.
Cheers, Matthew.
I've just got back into MTB after about 10 years off and things have moved on a lot. As such, my knowledge of components and standards is way out date so apologies if I'm saying stupid things...
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I can't comment on too many tyres, but I find my Schwalbe Fat Alberts (2.35) are great in all weathers.
Previously I was running Nobby Nics, and they were also good.. washed out a few times, but I think that was more down to me.. :oops:
the On One website usually have
From what I remember, a lot of people on here recommend the Maxxis high rollers for sketchy weather
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Maxxis Minion 2.35 front, High Roller 2.35 Rear0
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1mancity2 wrote:Maxxis Minion 2.35 front, High Roller 2.35 Rear
Which compound would you suggest?I've just got back into MTB after about 10 years off and things have moved on a lot. As such, my knowledge of components and standards is way out date so apologies if I'm saying stupid things...0 -
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Why not use the Kendas and Mud X's. Both good tyres.I don't do smileys.
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1mancity2 wrote:Both mine are maxpro 60a
Thanks fella. My LBS is J E James and they have the 60a in stock. Alternatively both the 60a & 42a are available delivered cheaper from NextDayTyres. I might opt for delivery as JEJ often hold stock in different shops so no guarantee they're available if I call in (although they will pricematch).I've just got back into MTB after about 10 years off and things have moved on a lot. As such, my knowledge of components and standards is way out date so apologies if I'm saying stupid things...0 -
cooldad wrote:Why not use the Kendas and Mud X's. Both good tyres.
Just because they are narrow compared to what came on the bike - I said I'd got them to see what opinions of them were. I've nothing against them...I've just got back into MTB after about 10 years off and things have moved on a lot. As such, my knowledge of components and standards is way out date so apologies if I'm saying stupid things...0 -
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I run maxxis high rollers. Both 2.35. 60a maxpro on rear and a 42a supertacky on front. They are fantastic in both wet and dry coditions.----
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widge34 wrote:I run maxxis high rollers. Both 2.35. 60a maxpro on rear and a 42a supertacky on front. They are fantastic in both wet and dry coditions.
The reviews I've read of the 42a is that they are fantastic downhill but bloody hard work when on general trail duties. Bearing in mind I'm on the way to 40 (never written that before and it's damned depressing!) I need as much help as I can get...I've just got back into MTB after about 10 years off and things have moved on a lot. As such, my knowledge of components and standards is way out date so apologies if I'm saying stupid things...0 -
Widge is right on this one, you want a good grippy tyre like the supertacky on the front and something with less rolling resistance on the back. When climbing, your front is unweighted so doesn't affect drag as much as the rear. When descending you want as much grip on the front as you can get. Its the best of both worlds and it isn't necessary to fit the same front and rear. I always have a meatier tyre on the front.0
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I dislike highrollers on the front I've discovered, just can't get to grips with them, even 42a, much rather have an ignitor or maybe a minion.0
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I've gone off the highroller this year. I think a conti rubber queen (might not be made anymore, might now just be the mountain king?) is a better front tyre - but either way a 'slower' tyre on the front and a 'faster' tyre on the rear is the best of both worlds.0
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Thanks for all the advice folks. Think I'm going for a Minion 2.35 42a up front and a High Roller 2.35 60a on the rear. Delivered for under £48.I've just got back into MTB after about 10 years off and things have moved on a lot. As such, my knowledge of components and standards is way out date so apologies if I'm saying stupid things...0
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bluechair84 wrote:a 'slower' tyre on the front and a 'faster' tyre on the rear is the best of both worlds
+1bluechair84 wrote:I've gone off the highroller this year
Personally I quite like a rounder profile tyre at the front, as opposed to something like a highroller with the high side knobs, sure they seem nice and stable but I don't like them in the corners too much, but then again I suppose it comes down to the trail surface and conditions too.0 -
They're cheap too So despite having something I prefer I still recommend Highrollers.
Miffyl - think that's a good tyre set up0 -
42a high roller is too tacky for xc it just takes too much effort to get the thing going, with a minion up front 60a you get great grip and it rolls ok.
I did Dalby red/black a few weeks back and the tyres were superb, and it was wet.0 -
Tyre choice is a very personal thing! Having tyres like a minion and high roller would drag way too much for my enjoyment. I would look at some multi-compound tyres for better all round ability, but they do cost more.0
