Hairy Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 Read again he said he went against your professional advice...Thanks, I will invoice him for my time then Mtree 1
MrJacques Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) I might have to replace my DHRII sooner than expected. Side knobs coming off already and I'm not an aggressive rider. Not sure how many kms it has on bc I bought the bike 2nd hand and then swapped it to the front. The DHF which is now at the back looks to be in better shape overall. I wonder if something like shoe goo would work to get some more life out of it? Might be worth a try. As much as I like them I probably won't buy them again (at least not new, unless I get a good deal) due to the lack of durability. Edited February 3, 2021 by MrJacques Hairy 1
RiverInTheRoad Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 I might have to replace my DHRII sooner than expected. Side knobs coming off already and I'm not an aggressive rider. Not sure how many kms it has on bc I bought the bike 2nd hand and then swapped it to the front. The DHF which is now at the back looks to be in better shape overall. I wonder if something like shoe goo would work to get some more life out of it? Might be worth a try. As much as I like them I probably won't buy them again (at least not new, unless I get a good deal) due to the lack of durability. 20210203_161507.jpg 20210203_161559.jpgAll Minions do that. It's the price you pay for insane cornering grip. From my experience a set will last around 1500km of enthusiastic riding. That is R1.30 per km. Lol
MrJacques Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) VEE Tire's All-New HPL Tire - Targeted for Loose, Dry Conditions https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/VEE-Tires-All-New-HPL-Tire-Targeted-for-Loose-Dry-Conditions,4275 Edited February 4, 2021 by MrJacques Headshot and Hairy 2
PhilipV Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 As much as I like them I probably won't buy them again (at least not new, unless I get a good deal) due to the lack of durability. ]With rubber, durability is a trade-off against grip. Softer rubber grips better, harder tyres last longer. Maxxis calls their tiers MaxxTerra, MaxxGrip and Super Tacky.
PhilipV Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 My mission is to find the front tyre that offers the best combination for SA conditions - i.e the fastest rolling and acceptable grip in the corners. I am relatively happy with the Aggressor up front ( ya I know its generally considered a rear only) but I'm wondering if a Disector might not be better still? Anyone tried one up front?Specialized Eliminator... PhilipV has a disector up front on his new bike. Sure he can give feedback soon! I am also a fan of the eliminator on the front. I have a 29x2.6 Dissektor on the front now. But I can't say whether it's the different wheelsize, different bike or different tyres, but I'm having a jol up and down Helderberg with that tyre. It can stay. 2.6 dissektor on the front and 2.6 rekon at the back. I'm liking the low rolling resistance and predictable sliding of this combo. I also had a dissektor on the back of the old bike, and it worked very well there. Only rode it a couple of times though. Hairy and Headshot 2
Meezo Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 useless information, but DHR II is still my 1 rear tyre... Hairy 1
phenning Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 I Like the Eliminator as dry wheater tyre , i rode in jonkers once while it was raining and as a font tyre inteh wet it was quite scary
Hairy Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 VEE Tire's All-New HPL Tire - Targeted for Loose, Dry Conditions https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/VEE-Tires-All-New-HPL-Tire-Targeted-for-Loose-Dry-Conditions,4275 That looks like a mini ASS-Guy with DHR2 side lugs. Mtree 1
Wet Ears Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 All Minions do that. It's the price you pay for insane cornering grip. From my experience a set will last around 1500km of enthusiastic riding. That is R1.30 per km. LolI was just about to start a post about Vittoria Barzo and it feeling sketchy upfront and then I saw this. My bike came with a Minion up front and Ardent on the back. When I replaced them recently I found Vittorias on special and decided to give them a go as have heard good things. Put the Mezcal on the back and seems to "roll" better than the Ardent. My issue is the the Barzo up front, it feels like I am continually going to wash out around corners and I find that if lifting the front wheel is it far less forgiving if you don't land flush. So I guess my question is - is a Barzo not a great option up front or have I just become used to 3 plus years of a Minion which is more forgiving perhaps?
Headshot Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 I am also a fan of the eliminator on the front. I have a 29x2.6 Dissektor on the front now. But I can't say whether it's the different wheelsize, different bike or different tyres, but I'm having a jol up and down Helderberg with that tyre. It can stay.2.6 dissektor on the front and 2.6 rekon at the back. I'm liking the low rolling resistance and predictable sliding of this combo. I also had a dissektor on the back of the old bike, and it worked very well there. Only rode it a couple of times though.Thanks for this. I look at the Assegai and Magic Mary and think those knobs are taller than we need in SA in the main. That said I used to love my MM on my old enduro bike, it was just too much tyre for the HT. Hairy and PhilipV 2
Hairy Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) Thanks for this. I look at the Assegai and Magic Mary and think those knobs are taller than we need in SA in the main. That said I used to love my MM on my old enduro bike, it was just too much tyre for the HT. A Assegai "race" would be lekker with a shallower tread! Edited February 4, 2021 by Hairy MrJacques and Mtree 2
PhilipV Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 Thanks for this. I look at the Assegai and Magic Mary and think those knobs are taller than we need in SA in the main. That said I used to love my MM on my old enduro bike, it was just too much tyre for the HT.I mainly used my Assegaai for races and shuttle days. But it was a double d Maxx Grip tyre. The Eliminator had a bit less grip, but weighed half a ton less, so was way better to live with. I swapped my lekker sixxfiddy tyres for two used Assegaais today. I'll probably put the better one on the front and something like an Aggressor on the back when winter arrives. Headshot 1
Headshot Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 Anyone tried the Panaracer Romero up front ? The only ones I can find are 60tpi "e-bike worthy" version in 2.6 for R800 odd. Sounds a bit hefty for front wheel use on a normal enduro bike...
Steady Spin Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 On 2/2/2021 at 9:24 AM, MrJacques said: I'd like to give the Vittoria Mazza a try. The staircase ramp seems like a clever idea. Revival. Has anyone found stock yet of the Mazza? I'm gatvol of the seeping of sealant through the sidewalls on my Onza Ibex and to the be honest the grip isn't that spectacular either. Alternatively how good is the Martello? Gauteng conditions with a bi-annual trip to Karkloof. I'm a fairly aggressive rider. Headshot 1
RJClegg Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Steady Spin said: Alternatively how good is the Martello? Gauteng conditions with a bi-annual trip to Karkloof. I'm a fairly aggressive rider. I'll let you know this weekend when I take mine on their first ride (Leg is almost good as new) Steady Spin 1
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