slomoto
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why were the decoys speced with such a large tire? they must have a reason ? what is everyone running ?
I run the same tire on my Trek Powerfly 9.7. Lots of grip and great on rugged rocky trails.why were the decoys speced with such a large tire? they must have a reason ? what is everyone running ?
I can only speculate. Perhaps part of it is "maintaining geometry", as a 27.5+ tire has a nearly identical outer diameter as 29.But why do they come with plus/high volume tires to begin with as opposed to say an assegai or aggressor 2.5WT?
Is it because manufacturers perceive emtb'ers to be less aggressive/skilled than their analog brethren?
I'm running the Schwalbe Eddy Current 27.5" x 2.6" and I love it! Grip is amazing! Doesn't want to bounce in the rear like the 2.8" did!
I think Yoko was correct, the taller tire keeps the bottom bracket higher in the low "flip chip" setting. I put mine in high and the thing flys!
I also lubed all of my lower link connections and cured the creek sounds! Loving my Decoy!
I can only speculate. Perhaps part of it is "maintaining geometry", as a 27.5+ tire has a nearly identical outer diameter as 29.
Or maybe it's the thought that increased volume of a "plus" tire can better absorb impact of the e-bike, or perhaps they feel the additional tread surface area is better at handling the torque.
Nah, it's just different goals. It's not about "absorbing impact". It's about cornering/descending traction v. climbing traction. For whatever reason they wanted to go more for climbing traction and tradeoff on conerning/DH performance. The 2.8 does climb nice for sure. If maxxis made a 2.8 DHR/DHF/Assegai/High roller with DH casing that would be fun to try.
The DHR 2/DHF are pretty tough. I haven't shredded one yet, on some gnarly DH and technical rides. Rekons didn't hold up so well on my eMTB, but the DH*'s did.
The toughness is really more driven by the casing (EXO, EXO+, Double down) than the tread type (DHR, DHF). I agree, the EXO/EXO+ stuff is definitely pretty good these days. But I've found if you're riding really high speed rocky DH stuff the dual ply casings are pretty essential. Just depends on personal style.
Ya - I ran in low for the first couple of weeks and had no problem. I changed it after lubing my lower link. I was going on a ride with a lot of chunk and set it up that way and it rode well. I might play with it a bit. I'm still trying to fine tune my suspension, but the bike is so fun!very cool. I really like the 2.6 e-wild and have a 2.6 Eddy Current waiting in the wings to try next.
I still keep mine in low. Always. My terrain is very rocky (Colorado). I've just learned to adjust, which wasn't too hard as I've favored low BB MTBs for a long time. Nothing beats downhilling in low. My 160 fork is bumped to 170 which offsets that low BB slightly.
I agree.
I recently destroyed my DT 1900 OEM rim, and I had cushcore. The thick Michelin e-wild tire was unscathed. I'm certain a lesser tire would have been toast.
I tossed those rims after the third time they dented. It was the rim, not the tire. Sometimes a rim is just gonna take a hit. I built up a set on Whisky rims and have had no issues since, running the same tires at the same pressures.
All of those, I suspect.I can only speculate. Perhaps part of it is "maintaining geometry", as a 27.5+ tire has a nearly identical outer diameter as 29.
Or maybe it's the thought that increased volume of a "plus" tire can better absorb impact of the e-bike, or perhaps they feel the additional tread surface area is better at handling the torque.
After a couple of rides now with the 2.6" e-wild (with bike in high mode) I agree 100%. Feels more like a "regular" mountain bike.I downsized to 27.5x2.6 and prefer this size. It's more nimble and handles a lot better going side to side in turns. I don't feel like I lost any grip compared to the stock 2.8+
Same here I've fitted wtb vigilante 29x2.8 front and rear on my trek rail and love themI'm running a WTB Vigilante 29x2.8" in the front on my Levo and really liking it. I've run Minions and Asegais in 2.6" in front but this WTB is really hooking up for me
The rocky terrain I ride on plus the speeds I am going exact a heavy toll on my tires. 2.8+ simply take the beating.But why do they come with plus/high volume tires to begin with as opposed to say an assegai or aggressor 2.5WT?
Is it because manufacturers perceive emtb'ers to be less aggressive/skilled than their analog brethren?
The rocky terrain I ride on plus the speeds I am going exact a heavy toll on my tires. 2.8+ simply take the beating.
I do not use cushcores.do you use cushcore with the 2.8s?
2.5WT DD or DH tires with cushcore are plenty tough (and probably tougher than any 2.8 combo).
I don’t think 2.8s are any more durable than a narrower width with the same tread compound/casing combination.The rocky terrain I ride on plus the speeds I am going exact a heavy toll on my tires. 2.8+ simply take the beating.
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