AM tyres... what you running?

[Eddy Gordo]

Ibex 2.4 front and Ibex 2.25 rear on the Ros9...

 

Kooked out at black hill this afternoon... Someone has been digging there. Would love to contribute.

 

Getting to know my flat pedals again after lockdown...... I wore the shin guards and needed them once or twice!

Any pics? I have been wondering about that spot. Last time I drove past there it was overgrown and not a line in sight.

[Jewbacca]

Any pics? I have been wondering about that spot. Last time I drove past there it was overgrown and not a line in sight.

Eish.. we were too busy kooking out to take pictures. 

 

The very top flatter bit isn't dug and the big canyon at the top id DED, but the stuff starting at the canyon landing is all mint.

 

Hours of fun to be had. The gutter they have built running from the new intersection to the mall on the Kommetjie side is also a half pipe!

[greg_sa]

On my 27.5 Trance with 30mm ID rims, I've got a 2.6 Eliminator on the front. It measures about 2.5. Pretty happy with it. Got a 2.3 Aggressor on the rear... grips pretty well, but feels slow. Any suggestions for something that rolls a bit faster? Previous bike had Nobby Nics which rolled fast but didn't grip.

Edited June 20, 2020 by greg_sa

[T-Bob]

I've got Elim's front and back they are really great. Happy I swapped out the DHF and chucked the E13 semi slick as that even with the tough casing was poor and caused the first puncture / side wall cut I've had in 4+years. I would love to get back to a Slaughter on the back but Spez are still not making them for 29'rs in anything more than 2.3 (but you can get a 27.5 in 2.6). 

[Rigardt@Scott]

I was also impressed with the Eliminator up front (only had it on for 2 rides before I decided to propperly kill my DHF before using it). I just picked up a Black Diamond for the back as well that will be going on soon.

 

I have heard a few people say they like it front and back. Keen to see how it stacks up against my usual Agressor/DHF combo.

[Hairy]

I was also impressed with the Eliminator up front (only had it on for 2 rides before I decided to propperly kill my DHF before using it). I just picked up a Black Diamond for the back as well that will be going on soon.

 

I have heard a few people say they like it front and back. Keen to see how it stacks up against my usual Agressor/DHF combo.

what are they selling for these days please?

[Rigardt@Scott]

what are they selling for these days please?

I paid R899 for the Grid version (29x2.6), and R1099 for the Black Diamond version (29x2.6).

[Hairy]

I paid R899 for the Grid version (29x2.6), and R1099 for the Black Diamond version (29x2.6).

It sad that we are paying so much money for bloody tyres

[Jewbacca]

It sad that we are paying so much money for bloody tyres

For everything really... Never mind new. I've seen all sorts old of things on the classifieds selling for way more than the owner would have paid for them.

 

But ja.... Tires are crazy. My new modus operandi is to buy whatever is on special at the time and just ride them to death, regardless of how they feel. The 5% 'performance' is 150% negated by my poor skills and 500% not worth paying twice as much.

 

As things get more and more expensive I find it increasingly more difficult to justify cycling as a hobby.

[vanniri]

Running a DHR II 2.6 upfront and a DFR 2.5 at the rear on 29" rims with 27.2 internal width.

 

DHR has slights less dead space than DHF in my experience. 

 

Lots of my riding is done on very slippery hardpack with small loose gravel. I've managed to slide the front wheel on one occasion where I felt the tyre failed me, on two other occasions it was at slow speed and tyre placing was plain wrong (root and rut respectively).  Each time the trails was particularly dried-out. On a wetter trail I've taken the first corner above fast and low with success. On inspection of the tracks afterwards you could see the slide and grip clearly. 

 

I have both an Agressor 2.5 and DHR Ii 2.3 waiting in the wings. Both for the rear. Looking for an Assegai 2.5 at a decent price point. 

[vanniri]

It sad that we are paying so much money for bloody tyres

 

I've had success buying old stock, usually from shops converting to specialist dealerships resulting certain brands losing display space and the customer base changing to less radical riding and more weight obsession. 

[Hairy]

Running a DHR II 2.6 upfront and a DFR 2.5 at the rear on 29" rims with 27.2 internal width.

 

DHR has slights less dead space than DHF in my experience. 

 

Lots of my riding is done on very slippery hardpack with small loose gravel. I've managed to slide the front wheel on one occasion where I felt the tyre failed me, on two other occasions it was at slow speed and tyre placing was plain wrong (root and rut respectively).  Each time the trails was particularly dried-out. On a wetter trail I've taken the first corner above fast and low with success. On inspection of the tracks afterwards you could see the slide and grip clearly. 

 

I have both an Agressor 2.5 and DHR Ii 2.3 waiting in the wings. Both for the rear. Looking for an Assegai 2.5 at a decent price point. 

in which area are you?

 

1. your trails sound like fun

2. Black Sheep Bikes in CT are selling the 29x2.5" WT Assegai's at very reasonable prices, and they have stock at the moment.

[Stevief]

Has anyone used a Dissector up front?  I just got one 29 2.4 WT.  Looks like it would be awesome upfront and its pretty low weight?  Measures approx 875g!

 

Need to swop the rubber off my brilliant XR4 Bontangers.  They finally after 2 years starting to wear.  I wouldve got another set as they really were suprisingly brilliant in most conditions.  

 

I ride all The WC trails and with all the climbing we do i want a strong tire that can climb well and deal with all the rocks etc .  The DHF was a bit heavy for my liking so got the Dissector.  I see its designed as a rear but anyone here ever ran one upfront?

[vanniri]

in which area are you?

 

1. your trails sound like fun

2. Black Sheep Bikes in CT are selling the 29x2.5" WT Assegai's at very reasonable prices, and they have stock at the moment.

KZN

Private estate called Phezulu, recently the trails were open to the public. They made it more rider friendly, took some of the fun away... Still awesome to have it in your backyard.

Also do Giba often

[Headshot]

I'm still running 2.5 Aggressors front and rear. Cant really fault them. I think these days there are very few tyres that dont work. Tread patterns are all quite similar. I recall the early Hans Dampf pattern was rubbish with cheesy side knobs.

 

Hairy, sounds like you're over tyred with that monster up front :-)

[Hairy]

I'm still running 2.5 Aggressors front and rear. Cant really fault them. I think these days there are very few tyres that dont work. Tread patterns are all quite similar. I recall the early Hans Dampf pattern was rubbish with cheesy side knobs.

 

Hairy, sounds like you're over tyred with that monster up front :-)

Nah .... one can never over tyre the front ...

 

What I did learn from the Assegai though, is that my next rear tyre will certainly also be a EXO +  carcass vs the std EXO!

 

I clock in at 95kg's in my birthday suit, the + casing just feels more stable.