AM tyres... what you running?

[anybody seen george?]

any of you riff raff been running on Bonti tyres?

 

https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/equipment/cycling-components/bike-tyres/mountain-bike-tyres/se-team-issue-mtb-tyres/bontrager-se4-team-issue-tlr/p/13586/?colorCode=black

 

https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/equipment/cycling-components/bike-tyres/mountain-bike-tyres/bontrager-xr3-team-issue-tlr-mtb-tyre/p/11640/?colorCode=black

I run the XR4 both front and rear. (Came stock with the bike)

Pretty decent all rounders. Would say there are better options for front tires, though still decent, but good rear. 

The only reason I haven't changed them is they just won't die. Tread is rather durable.

They do however want you to ride a bit higher PSI as sidewall deforms a bit easier than say maxxis. Sidewalls have help up well to abuse though.

Edited January 24, 2019 by Mr.GT

[Christofison]

I'm also still running the XR4 29x2.4" that came on my bike. 2000km later and 5 big dings in the rear rim, and the tyre is still holding air.

[Hairy]

 

Tioga Glide G3 and Edge 22 Tires

 

Tioga have been responsible for some of the most influential rubber in mountain biking; the Farmer John in the 80’s, the Psycho in the 90’s and the Factory DH took us into the ‘00’s. Since then, things have been quiet but with the Spring release of the Glide G3 and Edge 22, Tioga hope to get back in the game. The Glide G3 is pretty familiar and looks to have many features associated with some of our favourite tires but the front specific, Edge 22 tread pattern really stands out. The Edge 22 is designed to corner; the two active edges are designed to offer consistent grip as the bike transitions into corners, especially on flat corners with little support. Both tires suit hardpacked to loose conditions and will be available in 27.5 and 29 tubeless ready options.

 

[Hairy]

I had Pyscho's back in the day and then they were lekker

[keithbe]

Any recommendations - for a front, true to size, 29 x 2.6 mixed use, hard pack & wet but not necessarily muddy conditions. Grip over speed and weight and handle rock like a demon with the hide of an elephant. 0ptions Spez Eliminator grid (not true to size), currently run Butcher 27.5 x 3.0 and want to try something different. Schwalbe Nobby Nick (waiting for one which is going on the rear and slightly off true size), Maxxis Assegai (no stock and width is max 2.5), WTB Vigilante (local stock is non existent but true to size)...

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Any recommendations - for a front, true to size, 29 x 2.6 mixed use, hard pack & wet but not necessarily muddy conditions. Grip over speed and weight and handle rock like a demon with the hide of an elephant. 0ptions Spez Eliminator grid (not true to size), currently run Butcher 27.5 x 3.0 and want to try something different. Schwalbe Nobby Nick (waiting for one which is going on the rear and slightly off true size), Maxxis Assegai (no stock and width is max 2.5), WTB Vigilante (local stock is non existent but true to size)...

Minion DHF 2.6. Mate of mine has em on his hardtail, and they're true to size. Bigger than a mary 2.35 / elim 2.6 / DHF 2.5 WT

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

https://r2-bike.com/MAXXIS-Tire-Minion-DHF-29-x-26-WT-3C-MaxxTerra-TR-EXO-

[Dirt Tracker]

So what's been good for a front tyre on our local WC hard / loose over hard / sandy conditions? Specifically Contermanskloof, Jonkers, Tokai and Hoogekraal?

[Eddy Gordo]

WTB Convict has been stellar so far. 27.5x2.5

 

[Dirt Tracker]

WTB Convict has been stellar so far. 27.5x2.5

 

Looks good. Haven't used a WTB in ages but they seem to be getting good review recently. How does that one for rolling resistance? 

[Hairy]

So what's been good for a front tyre on our local WC hard / loose over hard / sandy conditions? Specifically Contermanskloof, Jonkers, Tokai and Hoogekraal?

Not all will agree, but I am liking the DHR front and rear in 2.4"WT.

 

Had a DHF on the front, but am liking the DHR more.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Looks good. Haven't used a WTB in ages but they seem to be getting good review recently. How does that one for rolling resistance? 

Why do you care about rolling resistance for a front tyre?

 

my 3 top tyres for the front, prioritising grip and on all surfaces. 

 

Eliminator 2.6

Mary 2.35

Assguy 2.5

 

All the same width give or take a mm, and all very very good all-rounders. 

 

I'd add a DHR2 based on Savage's recommendation, but I haven't ridden it on the front personally. 

Edited October 8, 2019 by Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Not all will agree, but I am liking the DHR front and rear in 2.4"WT.

 

Had a DHF on the front, but am liking the DHR more.

Slightly smaller "death gap" so I'm not surprised, tbh. 

[Hairy]

Why do you care about rolling resistance for a front tyre?

 

my 3 top tyres for the front, prioritising grip and on all surfaces. 

 

Eliminator 2.6

Mary 2.35

Assguy 2.5

 

All the same width give or take a mm, and all very very good all-rounders. 

 

I'd add a DHR2 based on Savage's recommendation, but I haven't ridden it on the front personally. 

You should give it a spin, will be amazed at how fast it makes you

[Dirt Tracker]

Why do you care about rolling resistance for a front tyre?

 

my 3 top tyres for the front, prioritising grip and on all surfaces. 

 

Eliminator 2.6

Mary 2.35

Assguy 2.5

 

Because I like to get good traction but not a full on anchor. I found the Assegai great at grip but could feel the 'drag' a fair bit and maybe a bit much for the day to day trails around here (It is packed away, kept and waiting for the next edition of EzelEnduro). I'm running a Eliminator at the moment that shows you can roll well and still have a pocket full of traction but that is coming to the end of it's life so time to see what else there is and if there might be something more suited to the pretty consistent terrain we have in the Summer. Dry, hard, rocky, & loose over all of that.

 

Was thinking of a Maxxis Dissector just to see (and move it to the back if it was weird) but they only do 27.5 versions and not 29. 

Edited October 8, 2019 by Dirt Tracker

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Because I like to get good traction but not a full on anchor. I found the Assegai great at grip but could feel the 'drag' a fair bit and maybe a bit much for the day to day trails around here (It is packed away, kept and waiting for the next edition of EzelEnduro). I'm running a Eliminator at the moment that shows you can roll well and still have a pocket full of traction but that is coming to the end of it's life so time to see what else there is and if there might be something more suited to the pretty consistent terrain we have in the Summer. Dry, hard, rocky, & loose over all of that.

 

Was thinking of a Maxxis Dissector just to see (and move it to the back if it was weird) but they only do 27.5 versions and not 29. 

I'd go Elim again, honestly. It's like an Asseguy Lite. All the grip, none of the chunk. 

 

And yes, I know what you mean re rolling. Just not a priority for me on the front. BUT. I have to wonder how the slightly taller knobs on the asseguy would have worked in the loose dust that you had on the weekend. 

Edited October 8, 2019 by Captain Fastbastard Mayhem