I can vouch for these, arrived at Van Gaalens and forgot my shoes so went all the way to the Greek church in these (yes I could have lost a toe). But in terms of grip and ventilation they are insane!!
Thanks for the detail on the minions, I do lean towards the fatter tyre as oppsoed to the thinner one like the minion but will give it a look see.. Much appreciated. Going to look into those three tyres this week a bit more. I guess my personal preference is hard compound, slightly on the fatter side and sticks like glue... Without breaking the bank
I would admit that my line choice isn't always the smoothest and I do tend to be a bit hard on them... Will look into the minions a bit further. Yeah a lot of personal preference so I think I am slanting towards a stronger compound at the moment.... When I go down to Kzn I may switch out to a softer tyre I hear things about these Onza Ibex's. My friend also suggested them so will pop around evo bikes maybe this week and give them a look see.
This thread is massive and maybe this question has been answered but can anyone give me the shortened version.... My story... 2.4 Conti mountain king on the front. 2 Rides at Hakahana (Sp2) and it's finished 2.4 Conti Xking protection on the rear. 3 Rides at Hakahana and missing a lot of my knobbies2.4 Bronson on the front - one ride at Thaba and sidewall sliced Bear in my mind this is 26" so my options may by limited. I am looking for something as hardcore as they come in the front and maybe a little less hardcore on the back... Please help! I can't continue buying tyres every two weeks...
Pads.... I am sure this has been discussed but this thread is huge... So just looking for a simple answer Getting into Enduro and looking at the 661 Rage elbow and knee pads? Will these give me enough freedom to tackle the climbs without being too uncomfortable?
Was there on Saturday morning and....... I think I had the best experience shopping I have had... Doing two bike builds at the moment and was looking for very specific small parts (nuts and bolts and odds and ends). Edu (I think that's how you spell it) ran that shop dry for me. He searched high and low and was so helpful and friendly about it. Giving away things for no charge at all. It was amazing. I did purchase some high end parts also and have more to go so I always do my shopping there. This was my girlfriends first experience in a bike shop and she couldn't believe how nice they were, that never happens anyone! So big up to them! After that I popped down to Mikes bikes for a part Linden never had and the same level of service, so friendly and so helpful. The best two shops for cycling!
Swamped at the moment for work but this does look like an amazing idea. Will keep an eye out on this thread and if JHB has quite some traction and it will be used by quite a few then I could do a build for a site
Thanks guys, my mind is now at ease with this thought and I know for the future... As for tubeless, I jump too much so it's not the most advisable option
Yesterday I had a puncture before I even got to riding on the bottom of Conrad. Was asking around for tubes to no avail and I spoke to a guy that said he had put a 29" tube in a 26" tyre? Now this boggles my mind, can this be possible?? And how effective can it be?
Don't have much time and need something close to work... Google'd the hell out of it and can't find anything? Anyone? Can't believe this is true if it is!
