SimpleDom Posted December 8, 2014 Share i wish Maxis would bring out the crossmark in a bigger size...2.25 - 2.35Try the ardents. You won't be disappointed. Eddy Gordo and hboli4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawbs Posted December 8, 2014 Share Try the ardents. You won't be disappointed.how is the Durability on them ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted December 8, 2014 Share how is the Durability on them ???Very good. I'm a commuter, and they last just as long as the crossmarks I had before. Just more grip. [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 8, 2014 Share Is there no place in SA that stocks 2.1 size Schwalbe's?Why would you want to? Skinny ass tires aren't good for anything. Less grip, necessitating higher pressures to avoid punctures, less grip... Bizkit031 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 8, 2014 Share Very good. I'm a commuter, and they last just as long as the crossmarks I had before. Just more grip. [emoji2]Yep. Ardents are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenGraham Posted December 8, 2014 Share Hi guys. I'm going to need new tyres soon. I currently have contis mk2 2.2 front x-king rear. Been very happy with grip but durability seems poor. I have a number of holes in my tread thanks to lugs tearing off. Despite this they seem to still work well. They seem to be a highly regarded tyre but I'm not happy with what I'm seeing. Do I stick with them for my next set or ditch them in favour of something that will last longer. I'm also planning on getting a wider tyre upfront next time for what that's worth. I'm just getting into a bit of enduro and trail riding so that will influence my decision but my bike is a hardtail with a big fork so not really a full sus enduro machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISMAESTER Posted December 8, 2014 Share To both guys for enduro tyrea. Don't look at anything but Hans Dampf 2.35 front and rear.Go for the pacestar(harder compound)at the rear,and trailstar(softer compound)up front.Those tyres are bombproof,and extremely grippy.They don't wear too fast either.Check on easybike.co.za Matthew Walsch has THE BEST pricing on german tyres.BTW,a new tyre getting insane reviews,is the Schwalbe Magic Mary,which is a do it all Enduro tyre. A bit more pricey,but still better than anyone else in the industry. Cheers Chris nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted December 8, 2014 Share Anyone tried the Vittoria Barzo and Peyote? Looks like an interesting combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISMAESTER Posted December 16, 2014 Share Hi peeps fitted new Vittoria Saguaro tyres to two builds.They are my new best tyres. Amazing,grip,grip,grip.Even the wet was deadly. BUY THEM!! RegardsChris Johnny 55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted December 16, 2014 Share To both guys for enduro tyrea. Don't look at anything but Hans Dampf 2.35 front and rear.Go for the pacestar(harder compound)at the rear,and trailstar(softer compound)up front.Those tyres are bombproof,and extremely grippy.They don't wear too fast either.Check on easybike.co.za Matthew Walsch has THE BEST pricing on german tyres.BTW,a new tyre getting insane reviews,is the Schwalbe Magic Mary,which is a do it all Enduro tyre. A bit more pricey,but still better than anyone else in the industry. CheersChris Hi peeps fitted new Vittoria Saguaro tyres to two builds.They are my new best tyres.Amazing,grip,grip,grip.Even the wet was deadly. BUY THEM!!RegardsChris only took 8 days to go from a Hans Dampf groupie to cheating on them with Vittoria. Hope you don't pick up an itch !! but tell us more! Edited December 16, 2014 by Capricorn nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Hi peepsfitted new Vittoria Saguaro tyres to two builds.They are my new best tyres. Amazing,grip,grip,grip.Even the wet was deadly.BUY THEM!! RegardsChris This is a XC tire so don't see how it can beat a HD for grip maybe fast rolling but not grip. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISMAESTER Posted December 17, 2014 Share Oh sorry,I must add that I built XC marathon bikes.HD-enduroSaguaro XC Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris NewbyFraser Posted December 17, 2014 Share Ever thought of the Specialized Ground Control 2.3? Tremendous grip, excellent rolling too. Pretty good at clearing mud. I used the Mountain Kings - fantastic ride and grip but punctured easily. The Kenda Nevegal won the Mountain Bike Action tyre shootout for 5 years in a row as the best all round mtb tyre. Seriously puncture resistant. As a trail tyre, I would rate this the best option. I rode the Epic with this on the front and out-cornered many a rider with absolute comfort. Also used them on my Ventana tandem and had excellent service. Use Crossmark on the front if you enjoy front wheel washouts. nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted December 17, 2014 Share Ever thought of the Specialized Ground Control 2.3? Tremendous grip, excellent rolling too. Pretty good at clearing mud. I used the Mountain Kings - fantastic ride and grip but punctured easily. The Kenda Nevegal won the Mountain Bike Action tyre shootout for 5 years in a row as the best all round mtb tyre. Seriously puncture resistant. As a trail tyre, I would rate this the best option. I rode the Epic with this on the front and out-cornered many a rider with absolute comfort. Also used them on my Ventana tandem and had excellent service. Use Crossmark on the front if you enjoy front wheel washouts.The Ground Controls are good tyres but aren't that fond of Gauteng hardpack.I have experienced problems with specialized sidewalls not being very strong - both the ground controls and the fast traks (also "controls") have suffered sidewall cuts.Therefore, consider avoiding if you ride very rocky trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted December 17, 2014 Share The Ground Controls are good tyres but aren't that fond of Gauteng hardpack.I have experienced problems with specialized sidewalls not being very strong - both the ground controls and the fast traks (also "controls") have suffered sidewall cuts.Therefore, consider avoiding if you ride very rocky trails. Have the Ground control on the front and fast trak not the rear both roll fast but the side walls are not very stable going around corners the GC is very pressure sensitive. They have good life but we don't get a huge selection of Spez different compound tires in SA.I am looking at switching mine out at the moment but so many choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J trailx Posted December 18, 2014 Share What 29er tire would be recommended for trail/xc riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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