tunariaan Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Currently i'm using maxis lust back and front and find it to be very goodI'm a bit crazy on the downhills (mostly xc) and would like to know what you guys would use as a front tyre without loosing too much speed
timM Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I use a maxxis cross mark on the back and a wtb weirwolf on the front - combo works for me!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Weirwolf is a VERy good tire. Will have to order it from CRC though, as the agents don't bring them in anymore.
The expat cyclist Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) Define "good" first? I had a crossmark upfront. It lasted 2 years. Bomb proof. Was it a "good" tyre? Nope. It sucked in the wet and was moer heavy. Now I have a GEAX MEZZCAL in the front. It grips like red wine on a white shirt in the corners. Is it a "good" tyre. Nope. It has punctured 5 times in one year and not cheap. If it is good at one thing, it will be bad at something else. Edited July 20, 2011 by MJ the mountainbiker
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Okay - good = grippy as feck, but bombproof. So far, my Weirwolf has proved to be that tyre. Grippy as feck. Hasn't cased it yet. Love that tyre!
udxcob Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I have only ever used Rocket Rons and have no problem with them
mad bout mtb Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 What bout a high roller from maxxis?http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/tyres/MBUK218/MBK218.group.max_hroller-399-75.jpg
_freak_ Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Hi-roller is one of the BEST I ever had on my bike but its heavy!!!
_freak_ Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Maxxis Monorail isn't too bad, just have to get the tyre presure right
Dan Dob Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Hate to punt Specialized, but the Captain Control is amazing! Predictable grip, good sidewalls and wears slowly! I've had my 2.2 for almost years and its still got loads of tread and not one sidewall split (common with my riding-technical XC)
mad bout mtb Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 I agree with iRide, The Captain is an awesome tire eventhough it doesnt look very grippy. I'm running mine as a back tyre and it really lasts
mad bout mtb Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 also look at the maxxis minionhttp://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/tyres/minion-399-75.jpg
nox1111 Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 I just put on a Michelin Wild Rock'r 2.4 over the weekend... its beefy, not the lightest, but man, can it corner!
timM Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Maxxis Monorail isn't too bad, just have to get the tyre presure rightWhat pressure, in your experience, is appropriate for general cross country riding?
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