MTB Tyre Choices

[DieselnDust]

Good evening

Im also a newbie to MTB and also from KZN.

 

 

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I was responding to your question

[Natie S]

Good evening

Im also a newbie to MTB and also from KZN.

 

 

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Sorry there. My daughter pressed on my screen. So technically she had her first post on here. Lol

 

I have the same bike as you and loving it. I ride tar twice a week, gravel once a week and maybe trails in the area once every 2 weeks.

 

I went to the ikons 2.2 both front and back on the guys i ride with recommendations as they ride with them. They are great and work well for what im riding.

 

This weekend i went to karkloof twice. The first day was perfect with those tires. Saturday evening it rained. Sunday i wished a had a bit more grip on the front. But for winter coming up i think that combination for my riding is good. For the next raining season I’ll definitely put a bit more grip on the front.

 

 

 

 

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[Natie S]

I was responding to your question

Lol. Sorry for that. Didn’t see.

 

 

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[Milkman]

you okes spend way too much time fretting over the size of your rubber and not learning how use it properly.

didn't the OP say he rides a bit of trail and lot of road?

You should know by now that if you don’t ride flat pedals , dropper post , 2,6” tires with a 140 mm fork styling baggies you’re just not gnarly enough for the hub, “ bro” !

#enduro ???????? # flying down the spruit . ????

Edited March 18, 2019 by Milkman

[DieselnDust]

You should know by now that if you don’t ride flat pedals , dropper post , 2,6” tires with a 140 mm fork styling baggies you’re just not gnarly enough for the hub, “ bro” !

#enduro # flying down the spruit .

LOL

Good point

[Grease_Monkey]

You know the Green Belt in Constantia is also a trail and people who ride it are trail riders right? Triail does not equal gap jumps and fast loose berms etc etc.

Once again, world between Ikons and Minnions. Something like an Ardent is very suitable for most riders on most conditions. No one is suggesting trails equates to gap jumps and loose corners.

 

An Ikon was designed as a cross country tyre for the rear wheel. Putting that on the front of a beginner rider's bike is silly - they are the ones that need the extra grip and confidence more than anyone. Once again, not suggesting a DH tyre, but a medium grip, well roling trail tyre is way more suitable.

 

Things that come to mind:

- Maxxis Ardent or Rekon

- Spez Ground Control or Purgatory

- WTB Trail Boss

 

I use a 2.4 Ardent on my XC/light trail hardtail, it rolls well, doesn't wear fast even with use on tar, and grips well enough to go down some steep and loose stuff with confidence. Paired with an Ardent race or Ikon on the rear - that's a combo that makes sense for the large majority of riders on the large majority of SA trails.

[MORNE]

29" ??

sorry didn't read through it all.

ONZA IBEX 2.4?.. evo has a REALLY good deal on them atm. got me a pair. R550 down from R895

Edited March 18, 2019 by morneS555

[DieselnDust]

Once again, world between Ikons and Minnions. Something like an Ardent is very suitable for most riders on most conditions. No one is suggesting trails equates to gap jumps and loose corners.

 

An Ikon was designed as a cross country tyre for the rear wheel. Putting that on the front of a beginner rider's bike is silly - they are the ones that need the extra grip and confidence more than anyone. Once again, not suggesting a DH tyre, but a medium grip, well roling trail tyre is way more suitable.

 

Things that come to mind:

- Maxxis Ardent or Rekon

- Spez Ground Control or Purgatory

- WTB Trail Boss

 

I use a 2.4 Ardent on my XC/light trail hardtail, it rolls well, doesn't wear fast even with use on tar, and grips well enough to go down some steep and loose stuff with confidence. Paired with an Ardent race or Ikon on the rear - that's a combo that makes sense for the large majority of riders on the large majority of SA trails.

 

 

IKON was developed as an all round XC tyre. Not as a rear tyre. 

[Dom031]

Hey all,

What's the max recommended tyre width for a 21mm rim please?

Thanks

 

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[DieselnDust]

Hey all,

What's the max recommended tyre width for a 21mm rim please?

Thanks

 

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What is the brand and model of rim?

 

but have a read here.:

https://www.notubes.com/technology/wide-right

Edited March 18, 2019 by DieselnDust

[Dom031]

What is the brand and model of rim?

21mm wide Spez Roval alloy 29" on the front.

ZTR crest mk3 at the back, assume it's also 21mm wide?

 

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Edited March 18, 2019 by Dom031

[Grease_Monkey]

IKON was developed as an all round XC tyre. Not as a rear tyre.

That's all you got from my post?

 

I love how you are easy to point out the "extremes" that are apparently assumed by hubbers (equating all trail riding to gap jumps and loose corners, how we jump to agressors and other over the top tyres), yet you yourself seem to reside on the other extreme end of the spectrum and simply cannot concede to a more measured and reasonable "down the middle" suggestion.

 

Either way, all round XC tyre does not equate to an all round tyre for the front of a trail bike.

 

OP, take whatever advice you want. I am sure you will settle on a tyre you like on the front through some trial and error. My experience, the Ikon is a great rear tyre, lacks a bit on the front of an all round trail bike.

[Grease_Monkey]

Edit: Double post.

Edited March 18, 2019 by Grease_Monkey

[Grease_Monkey]

21mm wide Spez Roval alloy 29" on the front.

ZTR crest mk3 at the back, assume it's also 21mm wide?

 

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We used to run 2.5" tyres on those narrow rims back in the early 2000's. It's not ideal, as you have to increase pressure a bit more than on a wider rim.

 

Ideally I'd stick to something in the 2.2 to 2.35 range. My wife seems to get along well with a 2.25 Ibex on the same rims as yours.

[DieselnDust]

21mm wide Spez Roval alloy 29" on the front.

ZTR crest mk3 at the back, assume it's also 21mm wide?

 

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Crest Mk 3 is 23mm wide internal width. It should be good for up to 2.25 maybe even a 2.35. Notubes.com recommends  2.00 to 2.25 for optimum performance. I'd say the Roval will have the same tyre recommendation.

[Dom031]

We used to run 2.5" tyres on those narrow rims back in the early 2000's. It's not ideal, as you have to increase pressure a bit more than on a wider rim.

 

Ideally I'd stick to something in the 2.2 to 2.35 range. My wife seems to get along well with a 2.25 Ibex on the same rims as yours.

Crest Mk 3 is 23mm wide internal width. It should be good for up to 2.25 maybe even a 2.35. Notubes.com recommends 2.00 to 2.25 for optimum performance. I'd say the Roval will have the same tyre recommendation.

Thank you both of the replies and info.

 

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