Kranswurm Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 It is a fact that Maths and Science have suffered while the number of matriculants have increased. Left or right hand? Left China......
Wyatt Earp Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 It is a fact that Maths and Science have suffered while the number of matriculants have increased. Nee my bru, I weigh 76 kg's now givva me da maff. (purdy please)
Pusher Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Nee my bru, I weigh 76 kg's now givva me da maff. (purdy please)168 lbs
ti guy Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) For all those hubbers riding 29ers, which UST tyres would you recommend for the Epic? I have been testing the Continental X-King 29er Protection version for Conti for the past couple of weeks and have to report that they seem to have solved the problem many riders experienced last year with knobs tearing off the tyre. I rode them in all kinds of conditions [except mud] - rocky terrain, hardpack, sand - and they performed extremely well. Normally, I would run the X-King front and the Race King on the back, but they could not get the Race King to me on time. There are scores of reviews on the www on the Contis and ultimately, I believe it is very much a personal thing when it comes to tyre choice. The sidewall on the Protection version is EXTREMELY tough and even at low pressures [1.4 bar] [i weigh 69kg] I never suffered a sidewall cut. A word of caution though: before you mount the tyre to the rim, give it a thorough wipe/wash with meths, just to clean a dirt/silicone and other junk that may have collected in the factory. Then add a generous helping of SLUDGE, inflate and you are good for the Epic. Edited March 13, 2012 by ti guy
Wyatt Earp Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 168 lbsAround 1.7 bar on a full rigid in rocky terrain just aint gonna fly.
boink Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 Hey Hubbers In need of a new rear tyre for the hard tail Niner. Running Sunringle rims and had a Geax Saguaro non tubeless that had been converted and was running well. Thinking about either the same or maybe a Continental X King 2.2 even though the Contis seem hard to find. Anyone got any tips? Mainly doing endurance stuff and living in the Durbanville area. Thanks! Mike
Iwan Kemp Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 WTB Bronson. Very good combo of weight, durability and grip.
PYGA1 Posted May 24, 2012 Posted May 24, 2012 WTB Bronson. Very good combo of weight, durability and grip. I'm looking at the Bronson for the front and Wolverine on the back but Two Wheels Trading (distributor) don't have the Wolverine in 29 er UST, they only have the Bronson which I don't think will roll that nicely on the back. Any thoughts as to hat else to put on the back . Must be 29er UST
PYGA1 Posted June 10, 2012 Posted June 10, 2012 I've gone with the Conti X King puncture protect front and back
Warren Kok Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 Not sure if this is the right forum, but I'm fairly new at this and need some help. I buckled my back rim on a ride this weekend. I have an 29" Alex Rim XC49. Came standard with my bike. The store where I bought my bike cannot replace the rim and is suggesting a DT Swiss rim. Not that I mind, but I dont know enough to ensure that they replace with similar quality, should I be looking at a particular rim model number etc... Any help appreciated. Cheers
Ranga Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Warren, you now habe an excuse to upgrade your wheelset.Look at getting a set of Stans ZTR Crest or a set of American Classic wheels.You wont look back, they make a big difference
Warren Kok Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Awesome. Thanks. The store recommended a set of DT Swiss rims. Not sure which model though. On my way there to find out.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Warren, you now habe an excuse to upgrade your wheelset.Look at getting a set of Stans ZTR Crest or a set of American Classic wheels.You wont look back, they make a big difference Hmmm... Ranga - the Crests are good, but they're not the strongest for folk above 90kg. And Warren - if that is you in the pic there in your avatar, then I'm going to assume that you're somewhere around that level. So - the crests won't be the best for you. DT swiss are a good wheel manufacturer. Just make sure to check the weight limits on some of the wheels before you put the cash n the table...
NINER_boy Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Ranga, Go for the ZTR-Flow rims. Maybe 45g heavier per rim, but free-ride type rims.REALLY strong Hairy 1
BergForce Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 American Classic wheels are the strongest for the weight and cheaper than Stans. 1600g is 10g grams heavier than the Stans Crest wheelset for the AC standard wheelset but so much stronger with a rider weight limit of 107kgs. Here is a chart with AC wheels their weights and weight limits: http://amclassic.com/documents/manuals/wheel_chart.pdf As for tyres...Maxxis Ikon Exo. With Ikons and AC wheels you will save yourself a bucketload of weight.
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