AM tyres... what you running?

[MORNE]

i have been enjoying my addix Rock Razor (semi slick) in the rear FWIW. i literally felt like I removed an anker lol. 

edit: Schwalbe (obvious)

Edited October 8, 2019 by morneS555

[Eddy Gordo]

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? 

 

I wont lie, these are heavy, but for what I get descending, its worth it. Grip and speed is great as well as braking.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

i have been enjoying my addix Rock Razor (semi slick) in the rear FWIW. i literally felt like I removed an anker lol. 

Ja, I like it too. I prefer the Slaughter 2.6 tbh as it feels slightly better in straight-line braking and corner grip, but it fails in 2 areas: Mud (wet is fine) and dust. The middle knobs just can't cope with that. 

[Dirt Tracker]

Ja, I like it too. I prefer the Slaughter 2.6 tbh as it feels slightly better in straight-line braking and corner grip, but it fails in 2 areas: Mud (wet is fine) and dust. The middle knobs just can't cope with that. 

 

I'll add one more condition to that. Wet grass. Holy ***, that is the ONE place a semi slick turns on you. All of a sudden your ride turns into an episode of tokyo drift but without the control. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I'll add one more condition to that. Wet grass. Holy ***, that is the ONE place a semi slick turns on you. All of a sudden your ride turns into an episode of tokyo drift but without the control. 

HAHAHAHAHA yeah!! Very true

[Dirt Tracker]

Going back to the Eliminator, do you think there would be any benefit on running a BLCK DMND over a grid on the front (apart from if you wanted to move it to the back later)? Not had any issues with the Grid casing on the front tbh. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Going back to the Eliminator, do you think there would be any benefit on running a BLCK DMND over a grid on the front (apart from if you wanted to move it to the back later)? Not had any issues with the Grid casing on the front tbh. 

No. The weight diff is there, obvs, but TBH I'd far rather have a proper casing and if it's eventually gonna move to the back (as my front tyres generally do) then why the hell not. 

 

If you're running 650 though, good luck getting a Blk dmnd elim locally. we (the TEA party) have been collectively trying for about a year to get some in. Standard response is "yes, we have black diamond butchers for sale"

 

Er, no. We want eliminators. 

 

"Yes, we have them in blk dmnd"

 

in 650? 

 

"no, 29"

 

What about 650? 

 

"we have them in grid, or butcher in blk dmnd"

 

when will you get blk dmnd 650 Elims?

 

"We have butchers in blk dmnd"

 

 

This with Spaz SA. 

[Hairy]

No. The weight diff is there, obvs, but TBH I'd far rather have a proper casing and if it's eventually gonna move to the back (as my front tyres generally do) then why the hell not. 

 

If you're running 650 though, good luck getting a Blk dmnd elim locally. we (the TEA party) have been collectively trying for about a year to get some in. Standard response is "yes, we have black diamond butchers for sale"

 

Er, no. We want eliminators. 

 

"Yes, we have them in blk dmnd"

 

in 650? 

 

"no, 29"

 

What about 650? 

 

"we have them in grid, or butcher in blk dmnd"

 

when will you get blk dmnd 650 Elims?

 

"We have butchers in blk dmnd"

 

 

This with Spaz SA. 

Bro, just go #29'er-4-Life then ..... will make you faster

Edited October 8, 2019 by Hairy

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Bro, just go #29'er-4-Life then ..... will make you faster

hahahaha bro, if I could afford a new bike, I probably would go niner. 

[MORNE]

No. The weight diff is there, obvs, but TBH I'd far rather have a proper casing and if it's eventually gonna move to the back (as my front tyres generally do) then why the hell not. 

 

If you're running 650 though, good luck getting a Blk dmnd elim locally. we (the TEA party) have been collectively trying for about a year to get some in. Standard response is "yes, we have black diamond butchers for sale"

 

Er, no. We want eliminators. 

 

"Yes, we have them in blk dmnd"

 

in 650? 

 

"no, 29"

 

What about 650? 

 

"we have them in grid, or butcher in blk dmnd"

 

when will you get blk dmnd 650 Elims?

 

"We have butchers in blk dmnd"

 

 

This with Spaz SA. 

isn't there at hread here somewhere..."is 650b the new 26'er?" 

 

edit  :

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/180516-does-650b-have-a-future/?hl=650b

Edited October 8, 2019 by morneS555

[Falling Over]

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.

 

I have DHR II's front and rear in 2.6" WT 27.5 on 36mm internal rims. No complaints so far. Stable, grippy and lots of control.

[Hairy]

I have DHR II's front and rear in 2.6" WT 27.5 on 36mm internal rims. No complaints so far. Stable, grippy and lots of control.

That is nice and butch with a 2.6" on a 36mm internal rim!

 

Should be fun to try that out.

[Bizkit031]

Running some Michelin Wild Enduros at the moment and man they have huge amounts of grip. Pity we don’t get them here in 29er.

[nox1111]

I had my doubts going into Jonkers enduro this past weekend on  2.6" Maxxis Rekons both front and rear, but they were spot on for the conditions. Plenty of grip when needed and enough let go to have serious fun in the berms.

[Meezo]

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

are you saying that you are fast?

[Hairy]

are you saying that you are fast?

faster than you