Maxxis Ardents Impressions

bstrong29er
bstrong29er Posts: 3
edited July 2017 in MTB workshop & tech
Maxxis Ardent EXO
- Superior grip on sand or mud
- Heavier with higher rolling weight
- Less expensive
- Super easy to install/inflate with a hand pump
- They just don't feel as fast on high speed trails and berms

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    As RR are small block racing snake tyres and Ardents are big block aggressive tyres, I'd expect them to be different. They are designed for very different riding.

    Pointless comparison.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Should really be comparing Ardents to Ron or Nic, also without specifying compound it's an even more pointless comparison.

    Nearly all my Schwalbe go up tubeless with just a track pump.

    30psi is a bit on the high side.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bstrong29er
    bstrong29er Posts: 3
    Wow...thanks for the kind words. Guess I'm an idiot.

    Post modified...

    Now go take some happy pills before you hurt someone.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Bit sensitive, you asked....

    And a rather pointless edit.
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  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    The Rookie wrote:
    Should really be comparing Ardents to Ron or Nic, also without specifying compound it's an even more pointless comparison.

    Nearly all my Schwalbe go up tubeless with just a track pump.

    30psi is a bit on the high side.

    A good tyre for rear but doubt I'd run one as a front tyre. I've run my tubeless tyres at 30 psi but was riding on road and some hard pack public footpaths.

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