MTB Tyre Choices

[devvydoesdonuts]

31 minutes ago, Robbie Stewart said:

To be fair, building a downhill line requires a mountain. Mine heaps don't count. 

On another technical point, can Gautengers claim to be "mountain biking" in the absence of mountains, or is it simply a case of gravel riding disguised as mountain biking. 

Points to ponder. . .

Shhhh you giving away our secrets here😂

[devvydoesdonuts]

14 minutes ago, Hairy said:

53 minutes ago, devvydoesdonuts said:

It's only because of the good quality of oxygen down there😜

Sounds to me like you are pondering the benefits of migrating down to CT

I am pondering the benefits of immigrating nevermind the benefits of migrating to CT. Came close to doing it two years ago though.

[edgarblount]

On the topic of us Vaalpense only riding gravel and not mountains, What tyre would you guys suggest for Trans Baviaans? I currently run Maxxis Rekon 2.4s front and back. 

[Robbie Stewart]

20 minutes ago, edgarblount said:

On the topic of us Vaalpense only riding gravel and not mountains, What tyre would you guys suggest for Trans Baviaans? I currently run Maxxis Rekon 2.4s front and back. 

That would suffice. Low rolling resistance with enough tread to keep the rubber side down and not get caked with mud at the inevitable river crossings.

[Chadvdw67]

23 hours ago, dasilvarsa said:

The Bike Shops in Gauteng don't even Stock them Downhill Tyres.

According to Strava Gautengers are a Lot Faster than "The Mountain Goats".

Just don't mislead people to do the wrong things and end up with a bike that goes like an "oxwagon".

You just dont know which bikeshops to go to in Gauteng......

[Robbie Stewart]

36 minutes ago, Chadvdw67 said:

You just dont know which bikeshops to go to in Gauteng......

Bicycle laboratory doesn't really count as a bike shop 

[MORNE]

ox wagons made it over the drakensberg…they also cant puncture😅

I’m pretty sure you can walk into any specialised store or cyclelab even in the big smoke and find some Butchers and Magic Mary’s. You just need to walk past the lycra and crossmarks. As with most things…the good stuff is kept in the back😁

Edited May 18, 2023 by MORNE

[dasilvarsa]

7 minutes ago, MORNE said:

ox wagons made it over the drakensberg…they also cant puncture😅

I’m pretty sure you can walk into any specialised store or cyclelab even in the big smoke and find some Butchers and Magic Mary’s. You just need to walk past the lycra and crossmarks. As with most things…the good stuff is kept in the back😁

Comments like this makes you "The Man" or do they Really !!!!!!

[Chadvdw67]

1 hour ago, Robbie Stewart said:

Bicycle laboratory doesn't really count as a bike shop 

Funny enough, they dont have any decent tyres...

[Eddy Gordo]

Magic mary is also a good tyre

https://www.easybike.co.za/tyres.html

and some wtb, trailboss, judge, riddler for the rear and the convict upfront. The convict has some lovely beefy knobs

https://www.custombikes.co.za/collections/wtb-tires/retail

 

[Hairy]

3 hours ago, MORNE said:

ox wagons made it over the drakensberg…they also cant puncture😅

I’m pretty sure you can walk into any specialised store or cyclelab even in the big smoke and find some Butchers and Magic Mary’s. You just need to walk past the lycra and crossmarks. As with most things…the good stuff is kept in the back😁

That's what she said!

[MajG]

9 hours ago, Eddy Gordo said:

Magic mary is also a good tyre

https://www.easybike.co.za/tyres.html

and some wtb, trailboss, judge, riddler for the rear and the convict upfront. The convict has some lovely beefy knobs

https://www.custombikes.co.za/collections/wtb-tires/retail

 

Anybody know where I can get vittoria mazzas but in 27.5 in SA?

Asked few LBS in CPT to order but they said no stock.

 

Anybody seen them in store online anywhere

 

 

[MTBRIDER1234]

30 minutes ago, MajG said:

Anybody know where I can get vittoria mazzas but in 27.5 in SA?

Asked few LBS in CPT to order but they said no stock.

 

Anybody seen them in store online anywhere

 

 

Your best bet is to probably talk to the distributor aero agencies and see if they can get any in. 

I have noticed that 27.5 tires are getting harder and harder to get here, especially the DH/enduro tires, because most guys have switched to 29ers. Personally I think most of this is just marketing hype, as anyone under 1.7m should be on 27.5 IMO, they are so much less of a handful, and give you more tire clearance.

I liked my old 27.5 bike so much that I am considering mulleting the slakline, but it's an expensive experiment if I end up not liking it, which is stopping me from pulling the trigger... for now

 

[MajG]

13 minutes ago, MTBRIDER1234 said:

Your best bet is to probably talk to the distributor aero agencies and see if they can get any in. 

I have noticed that 27.5 tires are getting harder and harder to get here, especially the DH/enduro tires, because most guys have switched to 29ers. Personally I think most of this is just marketing hype, as anyone under 1.7m should be on 27.5 IMO, they are so much less of a handful, and give you more tire clearance.

I liked my old 27.5 bike so much that I am considering mulleting the slakline, but it's an expensive experiment if I end up not liking it, which is stopping me from pulling the trigger... for now

 

Shot bru, will contact them

Been on 29er for a while, but found mullet helps alot on switchbacks n drops.

But yeah...it's struggle to find 27.5 tyres

[MTBRIDER1234]

18 minutes ago, MajG said:

Shot bru, will contact them

Been on 29er for a while, but found mullet helps alot on switchbacks n drops.

But yeah...it's struggle to find 27.5 tyres

Have you mulleted the stumpie? or is it another bike you are needing the tire for?

Also yeah I have heard how lekka mullet is for drops, tight turns and steep stuff, so very tempted to give it a try. I may end up buying a very cheap 2nd hand wheel first, then seeing how it feels, without having to spend several thousand 

[MajG]

10 hours ago, MTBRIDER1234 said:

Have you mulleted the stumpie? or is it another bike you are needing the tire for?

Also yeah I have heard how lekka mullet is for drops, tight turns and steep stuff, so very tempted to give it a try. I may end up buying a very cheap 2nd hand wheel first, then seeing how it feels, without having to spend several thousand 

For another bike,  the evo handles like a boss with 29er setup!!

Give it a try, really helps with drops as that extra clearance is tops