MTB Tyre Choices

[Theunissa]

Excellent choice. The Ground Control in the (tougher) GRID casing is a very good general purpose trail tyre.

i hope so didnt like the crossmark washing out under me. It kind of spoils it.

 

 

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[Odinson]

i hope so didnt like the crossmark washing out under me. It kind of spoils it.

 

 

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The Ground Control offers a lot more traction than a Crossmark can. Also play around with pressures. The GCs like slightly lower pressures - just don't go too low to the point where the tyre might burp or roll.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

i hope so didnt like the crossmark washing out under me. It kind of spoils it.

 

 

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EVERYTHING has more grip than a crossmark

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Very good choice. If I were looking for a good xc tyre that would be on my shortlist

[popcorn_skollie]

EVERYTHING has more grip than a crossmark

 

Aren't you forgetting something?

 

http://www.letour.com.au/assets/alt_1/TW-MAXXIS-SPHINX-26-X-2-1.jpg

[Theunissa]

Aren't you forgetting something?

 

http://www.letour.com.au/assets/alt_1/TW-MAXXIS-SPHINX-26-X-2-1.jpg

i have 2 of those as well.

 

 

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[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

i have 2 of those as well.

 

 

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good lord, man. Are you mental!? 

[popcorn_skollie]

i have 2 of those as well.

 

Make sure there aren't any more. They breed quickly.

[Theunissa]

 

 

 

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[Theunissa]

I didn't know you can seat a tyre in less than 2 min. With out getting soap all over you or floor and having to use straps and all kids of funn positions to seat a tyre. Im already liking this tyre. I haven't even put sealant yet and its already 100%Sealed

 

 

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[Theunissa]

Is it necessary to put sealant in grid or lust tyre. Specialized says i shouldn't put in the grid tyre?

 

 

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[Theunissa]

Is it necessary to put sealant in grid or lust tyre. Specialized says i shouldn't put in the grid tyre? I usually use a waterbased sealant that shouldn't affect tge tyres integrity

 

 

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[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Is it necessary to put sealant in grid or lust tyre. Specialized says i shouldn't put in the grid tyre?

 

 

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not necessary, but if you want it to reseal after puncturing then yes.

 

And that's BS of the highest order. Grid tyres and sealant work perfectly

[Theunissa]

not necessary, but if you want it to reseal after puncturing then yes.

 

And that's BS of the highest order. Grid tyres and sealant work perfectly

thought so. Thanks. I evwn use it on a 2 ton off road vehicle with alot thicker and stronger tyres

 

 

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[Zorro5614]

What front and rear tyres would you guys recommend for general trail riding?  I have to do a lot of tarmac riding to and from trails.  Trails are not that technical.  Looking for something light with reasonable puncture protection.  I use AC Wide Lightning wheels so tyres up to 2.25 is more than wide enough 

[henningvr]

I use Fast Trak 2.1 grid on rear and Ground Control 2.3 grid front. I do general trail riding, and a mix of tarmac and dirt road to and from trails. So far I have been impressed with both these tyres in both grip and toughness categories.

[love2fly]

Hi this may be slightly off topic:

 

I recently had MTB tubeless conversion done in Cape Town and sealant they used is Al's.

I have seen a comment on Bikehub that it is a bit thin - Can I just top it up with another sealant like Fuggit/Stan's etc or must the whole,lot be washed out??