Maxxis High Roller

RobA

Ok, I have managed to get my tyre choice down to a pair of High Rollers. My problem is what ply to go with, I do mainly XC type riding, all round riding but no jumpingog downhill.

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John

Maxpro 60a if you ride on the road a fair bit, Tho the Highroller is really a Dh tyre, Is there nothing in the XC range that would suit better?

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mmm_pie

Just go with the 60a unless you think you'll need very high amounts of grip.

EDIT: Oh and single ply.

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RobA

John, I've been recomended High Rollers by people on here, and I had a look on Maxxis website and they have the High Roller under the XC section.

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John

Ahh sorry, Didnt realise there was an XC version, My bad [:)]

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RobA

Don't worry, are there any better tyres out there for the type of riding I do? Or if you could recomend me a cheapish pair of summer tyres and a cheapish pair of winter tyres instead.

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JammyH

I use the High Rollers in their 2.5 guise, some of the best tyres out there IMO. I used them over the winter too, a little squirmy at times but usually held fast [:)]

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mmm_pie

High Rollers have low rolling resistance hence the name.

Get them in 2.1 width, single ply, 60a compound. They can be picked up cheaper if you don't mind a 70a compound but I'd go for the more expensive Maxxpro ones, its worth it IMO.

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RobA

Whats this maxxpro? and IMO?

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John

Lol, Maxpro is the compound,

IMO is an abreviation for In My Opinion.

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RobA

Well, had a look on CRC and they only sell 70a, and wiggle have a useless stock of Maxxis.

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davydesign

I'm also struggling to find the right high roller to buy.

Does anyone know if the single ply is folding or wire bead?

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whyamihere

The single ply is wire.

Rob A, you want the High Roller XC, which is indeed only 70a.

SurferMick

I bought a 2.35 super tacky Maxxis High Roller at my local Halfords three weeks ago - I know this isn't the tyre you want, but i commute daily 3-4 miles and only half a mile is off-road. It grips like corr blimey to a fluffy blanket, but rolling resistance is a bit on the high side.

Having said that, i get a great work out on a short ride and i can climb vertical walls now like spiderman [:D]


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