Odinson Posted April 10, 2017 Share I'm aching to try a Minion DFH/Aggressor combo, but there are so many tyres out there to choose from. ****, even the new crop of 2.6 Minions and High Roller II look schweet! I'm currently on a set of Conti Der Barons and they're insane in mixed conditions. I'd love to chuck a Der Kaizer on the back to speed things along. I'd also love to try out some Onza and Vittoria rubber. Oh, the agony of choice. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted April 10, 2017 Share I've just fitted Ground Control F2.3 and R2.1 the Grid version on new Arch Mk3, they felt heavier on gravel/tar and just ok on the single track. My previous wheelset/tyres X-King Protection F2.4 R2.2 on Arch Ex felt lighter and grippier. I rode both wheelsets on Saturday and prefer my old wheels/tyres. But the GRID's are heavy as hell...they're the toughest / heaviest tyre that Spez makes...hence the "heaviness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet77 Posted April 10, 2017 Share But the GRID's are heavy as hell...they're the toughest / heaviest tyre that Spez makes...hence the "heaviness"Yeah it was a bad choice by me, never checked up on actual tyre weights. I'll persevere with the GC tyres but try lower pressure or put the Conties on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Skinwall tyres? Yay or nay? Are they truly the neck tattoo of the MTB world, as NicoBoshoff once said? Was on the Spitty now the Patrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted May 28, 2017 Share I bought myself a ground control 2.3 a a while ago. No when go on loose over hard pack and loose the front seems to slide alot when im turning. I did the nissan trailseeker last weekend and almost bought the farm. I slid out from under as if i locked the brakes in the turn. I run it at 1.6-1.8. My previous crossmark didn't do it that much so my question is. I don't really corner faster than i did before. Am i doing something wrong or do i have the wrong front tire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted May 28, 2017 Share I bought myself a ground control 2.3 a a while ago. No when go on loose over hard pack and loose the front seems to slide alot when im turning. I did the nissan trailseeker last weekend and almost bought the farm. I slid out from under as if i locked the brakes in the turn. I run it at 1.6-1.8. My previous crossmark didn't do it that much so my question is. I don't really corner faster than i did before. Am i doing something wrong or do i have the wrong front tire What's your weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted May 28, 2017 Share What's your weight?65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanGrey Posted May 28, 2017 Share Hey everyone! Riding a 2016 Giant trance (Stock 19mm internal rims) will be doing enduro events, xc (for fun) and ride Tokai trails. What would be my best choice for XC events (60+ km rides) I was using the Onza Ibex 2.25 front and Canis rear which worked well but felt like a change for the tougher Tokai ST. Just moved to DHF 2.3 3C EXO Front and Ikon 2.35 Rear. DHF is the best tyre I have ever used considering I cant go 2.4 due to rims atm. It grips anything and has literally changed my riding. I like the higher volume Ikon in the rear compared to the canis and seems like a tougher tyre. I have ordered the Maxxis Aggressor for the rear so I can use the DHF/Agg for enduro and Tokai but it's way too heavy for long XC stuff. What should I use for XC events? If I have the Ikon 2.35 rear which Maxxis tyre could I stick up front? Aggressor just seems pretty heavy but have not ridden it yet... I can slide out that Canis pretty easily so not sure for the front and not sure the Ibex instead of the DHF would make that much difference. Any other maxxis tyres I could get for the front end? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtmr Posted May 28, 2017 Share I am running the 2.35 forecaster up front , working out good for me SeanGrey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanGrey Posted May 28, 2017 Share I am running the 2.35 forecaster up front , working out good for meAwesome thanks, I ordered from ChainReaction and didn't see those on there so must have missed them. Will take a look at them, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 28, 2017 Share Try a Spaz Ground Control. Wear well on tar and have decent side knobs.I changed to them after using Maxxis for years, Ardent up front and Crossmark rear. Then got new wheelset with Icons front and back, almost lost my nuts in wet muddy conditions. Then changed to Spaz ground control, so far so good. But they leak sealant much more than Maxxis and deflates quicker than Maxxis. Also their side walls seems / is much thinner than Maxxis. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Edited May 28, 2017 by BSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanGrey Posted May 28, 2017 Share I changed to them after using Maxxis for years, Ardent up front and Crossmark rear. Then got new wheelset with Icons front and back, almost lost my nuts in wet muddy conditions. Then changed to Spaz ground control, so far so good. But they leak sealant much more than Maxxis and deflates quicker than Maxxis. Also their side walls seems / is much thinner than Maxxis. Sent from my D5803 using TapatalkThanks yea think I want to try find a Maxxis tyre and if not maybe Onza seeing as though I have them. If anyone has tried those, Ardent/Ardent Race, Forekaster as mentioned above. Could put the larger Ikon upfront and have a 2.2 on the rear maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted May 28, 2017 Share Any recommendation on a 29" MTB tyre that will be used on my weekly training bike which does long miles 80% on the road with the 20% on not much more than well manicured hardpack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 29, 2017 Share I bought myself a ground control 2.3 a a while ago. No when go on loose over hard pack and loose the front seems to slide alot when im turning. I did the nissan trailseeker last weekend and almost bought the farm. I slid out from under as if i locked the brakes in the turn. I run it at 1.6-1.8. My previous crossmark didn't do it that much so my question is. I don't really corner faster than i did before. Am i doing something wrong or do i have the wrong front tireYou're probably cornering faster than you used to... Seriously, though. The GC has oodles more grip than the crossfart. BSG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted May 29, 2017 Share Any recommendation on a 29" MTB tyre that will be used on my weekly training bike which does long miles 80% on the road with the 20% on not much more than well manicured hardpack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Spez fast trak (control casing). WrightJnr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Bikes Posted May 29, 2017 Share Any recommendation on a 29" MTB tyre that will be used on my weekly training bike which does long miles 80% on the road with the 20% on not much more than well manicured hardpack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Value and miles Ill go for Kenda Small Block EightKind regards,CB WrightJnr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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