mtbride Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 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? You will get answers from 1.6 - 2.4 bar ... to each his/her own, depending on weight and terrain, and the rim width Matu and DieselnDust 2
DavidOWright Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Hi team Onza Svelt vs Maxxis Aspen adding to this thread - there is a lot of talk about Aspens which is useful! Any comparison to a Onza Svelt? Both on Special on evo at the moment and trying to make a call... Thanks
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Looking forward to this one... https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-maxxis-dissector-tire-not-just-for-dry-conditions.html
rogerdias Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 Cross Mark 2,25 in the backMaxiss ardent 2.35 in front
naptalene Posted January 12, 2020 Posted January 12, 2020 Not much to add - you are pretty spot on with the direction you are thinking. If you want more grip on the front go for the Aggressor rather than the Ardent - it also rolls a bit faster than the Ardent, just slightly heavier.Quite a late response to everyone who chimed in. Took a while to get stock of the Aggressor for the front but once they arrived, I installed them and did the tubeless conversion. (Aggressor 2.3 front, ikon 2.2 rear) I know everyone says tyres are the best upgrade but holy crap the difference is insane. Thanks so much !!! Grease_Monkey, JohanDiv and Hairy 3
Freebee Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 Rekon on the front, Crossmark on the back is a good combo. Go with a slightly wider tyre on the front wheel.
Wheelie87 Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Looking forward to this one... https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-maxxis-dissector-tire-not-just-for-dry-conditions.html I'm no expert and only able to comment on what I see - but how is this tire so much different to the Butcher which I see even has its own trademarked Death Gap (lol). Putting pics of each next to each other..its seems both have that gap...please correct me if I'm wrong ...asking for a friend obviously
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) I'm no expert and only able to comment on what I see - but how is this tire so much different to the Butcher which I see even has its own trademarked Death Gap (lol). Putting pics of each next to each other..its seems both have that gap...please correct me if I'm wrong ...asking for a friend obviously you're right, which is why I'm looking forward to trying it as a rear tyre. That gap isn't nearly as important there, and I'm not enjoying the DHR2 there at the moment. Edited January 24, 2020 by Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Wheelie87 1
Super Sywurm Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Rekon on the front, Crossmark on the back is a good combo. Go with a slightly wider tyre on the front wheel.When I need to replace my two Crossmark tyres, I will be going the same way, Rekon up front and Crossmark on the back. I already have the tyres waiting for me in my Garage. Crossmark is 2.10 and Rekon is 2.25. I have no idea if this will be better than two Crossmark tyres that I've been riding for the last 5 years. Just want to experiment with new combinations.
Grease_Monkey Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 When I need to replace my two Crossmark tyres, I will be going the same way, Rekon up front and Crossmark on the back. I already have the tyres waiting for me in my Garage. Crossmark is 2.10 and Rekon is 2.25. I have no idea if this will be better than two Crossmark tyres that I've been riding for the last 5 years. Just want to experiment with new combinations. Anything is better than 2 Crossmarks peetwindhoek, PieterJvR and Markellis 3
Wheelie87 Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 you're right, which is why I'm looking forward to trying it as a rear tyre. That gap isn't nearly as important there, and I'm not enjoying the DHR2 there at the moment. Ahsee ahsee...my next move will be to move the Butcher to the back and Assegai front. Can't wait
Grease_Monkey Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Ahsee ahsee...my next move will be to move the Butcher to the back and Assegai front. Can't waitI have a Butcher on the back of my hardtail with a Eliminator on the front. Very nice combo. Butcher has lekker grip on steep climbs, and good braking traction. Just rolls slowly.
Trance Dance Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) I recently put a kenda hellkat Pro on the front. Really light tire even in 2.6 and it grips! Edited January 24, 2020 by Trance Dance PhilipV 1
TyronLab Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 I recently put a kenda hellkat Pro on the front. Really light tire even in 2.6 and it grips!Where'd you get it from?
Straight Line Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 Conti's new generation Shieldwall Cross Kings and Race Kings are also worth considering. They've now got reinforced sidewalls and bigger volume. Handling is tops and they're a lot cheaper than the Protection Conti's. Fitting was a breeze with just a hand pump needed to seat and seal the beads.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 Ahsee ahsee...my next move will be to move the Butcher to the back and Assegai front. Can't waitLoving my assegai. Wheelie87 1
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