popcorn_skollie Posted March 8, 2018 Share Hehe. Video's of you riding in the wet with those front & back please..... I was worried about the same thing...Then I remembered that theres fokol rain down here anyways! Duane_Bosch and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted March 8, 2018 Share No bru. It doesn't rain here. No need for that type of tire. Hey. I'm not there where you are. I'm here where I am. The wonderfully muddy Kingdom of Belgium. T-Bob and popcorn_skollie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted March 8, 2018 Share Hey. I'm not there where you are. I'm here where I am. The wonderfully muddy Kingdom of Belgium. Yeah I know. Us okes in the desert down here would have more use for these than a tire that can handle mud. Edited March 8, 2018 by Duane_Bosch popcorn_skollie and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted March 8, 2018 Share I am using this and extremely happy with them. I am on my second one. I sold all my maxxis tyres Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted March 8, 2018 Share beautifully clear side channel. that thing should shed mud nicely. Looks like tallish center knobs, how far to lean over before the side knobs engage? any vague transition from middle to side like the old maxxis HRs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted March 8, 2018 Share looks badass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted March 8, 2018 Share beautifully clear side channel. that thing should shed mud nicely. Looks like tallish center knobs, how far to lean over before the side knobs engage? any vague transition from middle to side like the old maxxis HRs?U have to really lean/commit to get onto those side knobs, even then your handle bars will probably be scraping the ground. Then again, maybe I am leaning enough and I dont realise it so dont experience any vagueness.However, the grip is awesome, especially in corners and knobs dont chip or tear.The rubber also last very very long as you can see in the head on pic, mine are exactly the same after 4 months. That is with the little rubber bits on the edge. They just dont wanna wear off.Despite reviews about it being vague in wet conditions, I have not had that issue. Edited March 8, 2018 by Eddy Gordo Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted March 9, 2018 Share Talking of Minion SS, CRC have them on sale from R330. Anyone doing an order as I'd take 2 and need some blue death grips as well. Maybe some spare front rubber and a DHR for Ezel. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/maxxis-minion-ss-mtb-tyre-exo-tr/rp-prod144796 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted March 9, 2018 Share Out of interest, what is the inner rim width on your enduro with the 2.6", standard 29mm? I had the complete opposite as you, while the MM felt good I just found that I preferred the grip on the butcher. I also found the Butcher to have WAY less rolling resistance than the MM. Yep, 29mm. Tyre stays on the rim fine and profile looks good. I am sure that the MM has more drag too, but up front I'm willing to compromise. Out back I prefer something with less drag than a Butcher eg a Rock Razor. Generally I'd rather the rear broke traction before the front. I suspect my experience has something to do with the difference between the bikes. The HT steepens up when the fork sags and the weight over the front tyre doesnt change as much as on a dual suspension bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltazarMarques Posted March 13, 2018 Share Consider me sold!I think I wanna run them front and back. You won't be sorry with the Minion SS if you're looking for a faster tyre out back that also hooks up great in corners, give it a bash - You like grip, it has plenty. I've not run a Slaughter but know they are a similar design and from what I've seen and heard the slaughter compound is a bit harder than Maxxis. I have been running the SS for the last few months and my initial worry that it'd be very loose out back was soon put to rest. You notice the ease of roll from the rear immediately, if I could wheelie everywhere to keep the front 2.5 WT DD DHF off the ground I would as that is where I really feel the drag. On the first ride with it I remember being very aware that there was a semi slick on the back and to take it easy on steeper stuff and over rocks etc but to be honest after doing a run or two I forgot about it totally as it just wasn't doing anything that alerted me to it - sliding out, not stopping in time or scrubbing enough speed when needed. It grips great, corners like a Minion and definitely eases the peddling. Instead of running them front and rear, maybe rather look at an Aggressor out front, evenly spaced knobs for less rolling resistance and plenty of them for decent traction. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 13, 2018 Share You won't be sorry with the Minion SS if you're looking for a faster tyre out back that also hooks up great in corners, give it a bash - You like grip, it has plenty. I've not run a Slaughter but know they are a similar design and from what I've seen and heard the slaughter compound is a bit harder than Maxxis. I have been running the SS for the last few months and my initial worry that it'd be very loose out back was soon put to rest. You notice the ease of roll from the rear immediately, if I could wheelie everywhere to keep the front 2.5 WT DD DHF off the ground I would as that is where I really feel the drag. On the first ride with it I remember being very aware that there was a semi slick on the back and to take it easy on steeper stuff and over rocks etc but to be honest after doing a run or two I forgot about it totally as it just wasn't doing anything that alerted me to it - sliding out, not stopping in time or scrubbing enough speed when needed. It grips great, corners like a Minion and definitely eases the peddling. Instead of running them front and rear, maybe rather look at an Aggressor out front, evenly spaced knobs for less rolling resistance and plenty of them for decent traction.Skollie needs a big knob out front. Aggressor isn't that.... popcorn_skollie and BaltazarMarques 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltazarMarques Posted March 13, 2018 Share Skollie needs a big knob out front. Aggressor isn't that....Haha, I take it he was joking wanting to run SS front and rear. DHR it is then... Or Magic Mary. popcorn_skollie and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted March 13, 2018 Share Would a 2.3 dhf minion sit well on a 30mm internal as I can’t find a 2.5 anywhere in 29’r but have found the skinnier one for R500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavo Posted March 13, 2018 Share If going for an aggressive tyre out front and semi slick at the back, which of Magic+Rock Razor and DHR/DHF+SS would you opt for? Running 29er 30mm wide rims (if that makes any difference to your opinion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 13, 2018 Share Would a 2.3 dhf minion sit well on a 30mm internal as I can’t find a 2.5 anywhere in 29’r but have found the skinnier one for R500.DON'T T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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