Rampage / Nevegal

Unknown

these tyres seem to fit what i want from a tyre but they are very similar in price and tread design

has anyone rode on both and can make a comparison

or anyone have an opinion on either in general...

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Kestrel_daos

I've ridden an OE wire beaded nevegal, and can say that it's ok, although it really does clog up horribly in mud and clears very slowly. However, it is a very confidence inspiring tyre.

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Satchmo245

I'll second what Kestrel says about the Nevegal, they are especially good on steep rocky climbs. I missed them when I went off road with another tyre! Only problem for me were that they are very hard work on the roads. But I'm guessing you don't need them for that.

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Kestrel_daos

(but man, are they heavy as an OE version @ 900g each)

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Unknown

ill be getting the folding which is 720g

not bothered in the slightest with on road performance, i will be riding to work on them sometimes but i couldnt care less how they perform on the road, its in the middle of the forest on wet tree roots that im bothered about

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Mad Splasherwmb

I've ususally got a Nevegal on the rear of my hardtail and I'm running Cinders on the susser. Not tried the Rampage but I like the Nevegal compared to the Cinder.

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keep the comments coming guys, thanks !

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Kestrel_daos

I'll expand on what I've said. In general, the tyres although clag easily in mud and are very slow to clear (and drag like hell when muddy). However, I do find they grip reasonably well in the mud, although they slip a little while cornering. I run them at 40PSI, and although I'm a 60kg lightweight, I've never pinch flatted them, although I have had A LOT of thorn punctures.

They seem alright in what few rocky sections I've done. I don't think about them while cycling, which is surely a good thing! The only time I do notice them is on the uphills or roads, when they can be fairly draggy.

For reference I'm running a Nevegal/Bluegroove combo, so cant' really differentiate between them.

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robintawmb

I`ve used rampages & 2.1 nevegal/blue groove combo. I reckon the rampages roll faster & are lighter. Rampage all the way !

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are you sure they were 900g each, that would be 3.96 lbs!
I am also in need of a new tyre though as I bought Panaracer Cinders 7-8 Rides ago, and in that, i have had about 4 pinch Flats, and to top it off, i found 4, rips in the sidewall, 1 of them fairly sizeable

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Kestrel_daos

Absolutely positive that mine weigh 900g each (well, technically 880g). Using the kitchen scales accurate to +- 1g!
There's a reason I'm gonna buy a pair of Nobby Nics or Speedkings @ 500g each!

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Unknown

robinta, whats the grip like on the Rampage compared to the Nevegal

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Mad Splasherwmb

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I`ve used rampages & 2.1 nevegal/blue groove combo. I reckon the rampages roll faster & are lighter. Rampage all the way !

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I'm surprised you thought they were lighter as a folding 2.1 Nevegal is only 610g.

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madmole

Gibby, did you get the kevlar or wire Cinders and what pressures do you run. Cinders are not a puncture prone tyre! and the kevlars have reinforced sidewalls

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stuartlangwilson

Nevegals are good tyres, unless its muddy or you are on the road as others say. They have flimsier sidewalls than panaracers unfortunately. 2.5 stick-e are awesome on the downs.

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might get the Panaracers then, they have the sidewall protection IIRC

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