JohanDiv Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Aspens are a lightweight XC race tyre. Not strong at all, so the punctures are pretty easy to get. I think that was a particularly bad batch puncturing on normal gravel roads though.. Fitted a new Aspen since then and done about a 1000km on it, including a stage race on sharp rocky single tracks with zero problems so far. But I do ride them a bit more gingerly than my previous Ardent 2.4
thebob Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Got some 2.4 WT Rekons coming. Really keen to see how they do based on the good reviews I have seen online. Not expecting as much grip as the DHF up front (which is truly epic now that I trust it), but a lot less rolling resistance and a bit more braking grip at the rear than the current Forekaster I am running
Zawillow Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Anybody here that have ridden Aspens and can give some feedback? I've ridden with an Ikon 2.2 at the back and Ardent 2.4 on the front (XC) for the last two years. Seemed like the perfect combo and did not puncture or give trouble once.Then recently bought Aspen 2.25 front and back because they were on special and needed new tires. Really like them, rolling resistance uphill is great while sacrificing very little going down. Had them for about two months now, but on the last three rides I had to plug three different holes. On straight forward gravel roads. Unlucky? Or are the prone to puncture frequently? I've run Aspens front and back - very fast and served me well on the Trans Baviaans. I haven't had any issues with punctures. Things get a bit hairy in loose gravel though and I find they wear quite quickly. Currently run an Ardent Race up front with an Aspen at the back. nonky 1
DieselnDust Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Quick Question : I want to put really thin mtb or cyclocross tires on an old roadbike i've converted to like a city bike. What size mtb wheels is a roadbike 29' or 26' don't know what 700c is ? You have to be careful with this. If you can find an older 22 or 22mm wide external width MTB rim you can make it work as older road bikes don;t have tyre clearance for wide MTB rims and or tyres. You would be better off going for an old MTB and converting to city bike with 29er MTB wheels and cyclocross tyres Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
DieselnDust Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Do you think a road rim will 'pinch' a 2.1mtb tyre enough to fit inside a standard road brake caliper ? frame tyre clearance and brake calipers are going to be your limiting factors.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Anyone seen a dissectior in SA yet?At the earliest we'll see them in December. Likely after that.
Hairy Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Do you think a road rim will 'pinch' a 2.1mtb tyre enough to fit inside a standard road brake caliper ? I slipped a 32c into my SS frame the other day ... the fit between the brake pads is tight, and it is best to under inflate the tyres when fitting ... clearance on my SS GT Meatball frame is good, and there is enough clearance around the clipers ... now would I try this with a 2.1" ... no, do not think it would work.
Straight Line Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 29Just take note that fitting wide tyres on narrow rims will mean they compensate by higher profile so frame and fork clearance could be issues. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Just take note that fitting wide tyres on narrow rims will mean they compensate by higher profile so frame and fork clearance could be issues.Yeah, it really is a case of fit and see, unfortunately
Matu Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) Sup guys... noob alert here...Only been riding for 6 weeks or so.I have a 27.5er....the tyres that came with the bike where tired and old.Found a special on maxxis ikons for r400 a tyre and pulled the trigger.... I got ikon 2.35 F and B...i mainly do xc/trail..my question is, did I go full noob on my purchase? should I have gone for smaller width? Edited October 23, 2019 by Matu
Grease_Monkey Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Sup guys... noob alert here...Only been riding for 6 weeks or so.I have a 27.5er....the tyres that came with the bike where tired and old.Found a special on maxxis ikons for r400 a tyre and pulled the trigger.... I got ikon 2.35 F and B...i mainly do xc/trail..my question is, did I go full noob on my purchase? should I have gone for smaller width?No.... wider is better. It's more comfy and it rolls faster. The only penalty is weight, but it's not much. I personally won't ride anything narrower than a 2.3 on the back of my XC bike. You won't regret your purchase. Matu and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
DieselnDust Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 Sup guys... noob alert here...Only been riding for 6 weeks or so.I have a 27.5er....the tyres that came with the bike where tired and old.Found a special on maxxis ikons for r400 a tyre and pulled the trigger.... I got ikon 2.35 F and B...i mainly do xc/trail..my question is, did I go full noob on my purchase? should I have gone for smaller width? Those are fantastic. If You need more i have a box full of them. I'll let them go for R400ea, Bearly used or brand new Matu 1
Grease_Monkey Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 Those are fantastic. If You need more i have a box full of them. I'll let them go for R400ea, Bearly used or brand new I sure hope a bear didn't get hold of your tyres PieterJvR 1
Matu Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 No.... wider is better. It's more comfy and it rolls faster. The only penalty is weight, but it's not much. I personally won't ride anything narrower than a 2.3 on the back of my XC bike. You won't regret your purchase. Thanks man! Im glad i didnt go full noob and wasted cash Those are fantastic. If You need more i have a box full of them. I'll let them go for R400ea, Bearly used or brand new Awesome, I will make a mental note!
Matu Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) while im here....I have been running 1.8 bar front and 2 bar back.I dont do any heavy terrain yet, been to Thaba once (very rocky) and they held up great I weigh 85kg What do people run these 27.5er 2.35 tyres at? Edited October 24, 2019 by Matu
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