Gazzaaitken
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Just the rear just now, enduro and soft compound@Gazzaaitken is that both ends and what compound/skin?
Just the rear just now, enduro and soft compound@Gazzaaitken is that both ends and what compound/skin?
Aggressive looking tyres going by your photos. Would be good to get your opinions on them. Is that the rear specific version?Just the rear just now, enduro and soft compound
Yip rear specific, although I have noticed you cant get a front in 2.6 only 2.4.Aggressive looking tyres going by your photos. Would be good to get your opinions on them. Is that the rear specific version?
Hi, just swapped the rear tire and sharing some feedback for the Specialized Eliminator Grid Gravity T7/T9 29/2.6. My Giant Trance came with the Maxxis Dissector 29x2.6 EXO+ and it worked well but I wore it out pretty quickly. The Eliminator is MUCH more heavy-duty, thicker all around and weighs quite a bit more. I don't ride much on the pavement but there's noticeably more rolling resistance on the street. On my trails however it's great. Quite a bit more traction climbing and braking especially in dry, rocky loose climbs (typical in Northern California this time of year). Cornering performance is similar to the Dissector, maybe slightly better.
Overall I'm happy with the Eliminator, found it at a LBS on sale for $59. A bit more confidence knowing that it would take a really nasty impact to puncture this thing!
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Contis have one downside; dont hold air. Drops 1 bar at overnight. Strange. Stan`s inside.Yesterday swapped MM/BB soft to Continental Der Baron Project; Contis are very good, i dare to say after one ride.
Better than MM/BB? I don’t know, but not worse though.
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Top tip for improving the feel of anyones tyres: Fit WTB ThickSlick tyres, go for a ride in the mud; go home, refit original tyres and wallah great feeling accomplished
Impossible to find in my recent experience in searching for the Assegai Maxx Grip DD versionSo it looks like this is the place to ask for tire advice.
The tires that came on my Turbo Levo Alloy aren't cutting it in the desert dry/loose conditions. I've washed out both ends several times and I'm still a noob so I'm not even going fast.
I'm considering the Maxxis DHR II for the rear and Assegai for the front. OR, should I just do Assegai on both ends? I don't care about fast (I'm 53; I'd rather just enjoy the ride than go super fast and break myself). Not sure what to do. I'm also going to switch to tubeless when I swap them, so I'll be picking up valve stems and sealant at the same time.
Thoughts?
Rob
Super hard finding tires these days!
Has anyone tried the Vittoria e-Martello?
I would like to use the Maxxis Aggesai but they are not available at this time in the configuration I would like. Any other suggestions appreciated.
My ride is a '20 Specialized Turbo Levo. Conditions are dry, dusty to rocky hard pack
Try to find Maxxis Dissector MaxTerra. They are super good on dry, dusty and fast conditions.Super hard finding tires these days!
Has anyone tried the Vittoria e-Martello?
I would like to use the Maxxis Aggesai but they are not available at this time in the configuration I would like. Any other suggestions appreciated.
My ride is a '20 Specialized Turbo Levo. Conditions are dry, dusty to rocky hard pack
Sound perfect for me. Are you using the EXO+? Double Down not available anywhereTry to find Maxxis Dissector MaxTerra. They are super good on dry, dusty and fast conditions.
I'm not the shredder so using Exo+Sound perfect for me. Are you using the EXO+? Double Down not available anywhere
I Have tried and tested several tyres and combos now and it seems that Magic Mary and Big Betty is my final choice.
Super Trail Soft, with inserts. 29 2.4 front and 27.5 2.6 rear. Next front will be 2.6 though.
Good allround combo and rolling is not bad.
Huck Norris sandwiches are enough for me. Plus super easy to install and made here in Finland.What kind of inserts?
I have a vee tyre combo - just as grippy as Maxxis, half the cost and seem really strong so far. Got a replacement set (front and back) brand new from Inspiral cycles...£72!!I hate tyres, in the 4 months I’ve had an ebike I’ve destroyed 3 tyres, on tubeless setup. All maxxis with all the stupid jargon on the side! So have gone for some Michelin wild enduro racing front and rear, to hopefully provide better protection. They feel way more substantial than the stupid maxxis tyres.
Huck Norris sandwiches are enough for me. Plus super easy to install and made here in Finland.
I don't find any downsides.Intrigued by the HN sandwiches - any downsides? thinking of putting one in my rear tyre.
I've been running a near new dhrII 27.5 x 2.8 max terra; it was given to me because it has a 1cm tear in it. I patched it inside and have been running it for 3 months. It doesn't have to seal air, but I wanted to give some support to the tear. The dhrII I had before this also had a similar hole, which is why I made the move to tannus - it simply doesn't matter. I ride in a sharp rocky dry area so it tends to happen like that - being steep just adds to the force between tire and rock. I can't comment on other inserts.Will these potentially help me with cuts/rips. I was running a minion dhr at about 30psi as I’m pretty heavy, and put a proper l shaped cut in it resulting in an explosion of sealant all over my
Bike. Will these inserts help reduce that problem.
go with something that is a known tubby. Let others experiment new model of anything; I'm not wealthy and don't like unnecessary drama / trouble, so that's what I do.Don’t know much about the Kryptonals though and there’s not a lot of info online except the usual MBR reviews and the YouTube Conti sponsored riders’ channels. Don’t know anyone local that’s tried them yet either
go with something that is a known tubby. Let others experiment new model of anything; I'm not wealthy and don't like unnecessary drama / trouble, so that's what I do.
I always liked their tires before I moved to emtb - rubber queen and mountain king. They changed the name of rubber queen . They were pretty good high volume tires, which is what I always go for.Starting to get more positive feedback on the new Conti’s, think I’ll be going Argotal up front, Kryptonal on rear, when my custom wheelsets that are on order finally arrive
They are heavy tires - I wouldn't think you'd need any inserts with those. You've paid for all that weight without cushcores.Hi Guys, I have changed to eddy current rear tyre with cushcore and has been perfect, other maxis tyres wasn't unto it even with cushcore. Now I just got a eddy current front and wondering if I should keep the cushcore in there or remove? cheers
I was told that the Americans didn't like the name "Rubber Queen" for some reason.I always liked their tires before I moved to emtb - rubber queen and mountain king. They changed the name of rubber queen . They were pretty good high volume tires, which is what I always go for.
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