Capricorn Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 For those wanting a decent summary that makes sense of the all the tyre jargon used by teh major bicycle tyre manufactures, this article is as good as it gets: Mtn Biking 201: A Guide to Tire Casings & Rubber Compounds Note the links to other articles in a series of articles on tyres.
Dirt Tracker Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 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.What learnt about the ass-gai was rolling resistance is a really, real thing and that tbing for a mere mortal is a handbreak with weight. No, I’m not chasing koms, yes I value traction over max speed but even though I don’t need to feel like I have to pedal down hill especially when there are good tyres that weigh less, stick well and roll faster. If I was going full gnar in epic dh conditions they yes,yes, yes. But I don’t I live and ride in the western cape who is no where near as roff as the places the mags test & review this gear. Mtree and Hairy 2
MrJacques Posted December 21, 2020 Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Maxxis DHR2 29 2.4 on the front and DHF 29 2.4 on the rear. Recently swapped them around and I like the DHR2 on the front. The transition area between the center and side knobs is less than with the DHF. The DHF at the back feels a slight bit more drifty (I think), but I'm fine with that. The DHR2 compound seems to be softer than the DHF, so I think it may last longer on the front. I'm keen to try a Dissector on the back, but it also seems to have a similar transition area to the DHF. I saw some CST Rock Hawks at my LBS and they look pretty decent for the price (R500). Might try it as a rear tire, although it does look like it may be a slower rolling tire. https://www.csttires.com/int/tire/rock-hawk-c1844/ Edited December 21, 2020 by MrJacques
RiverInTheRoad Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 Any opinions on the Onza Aquila 29x2.4 Trail Tire? Keen to try them. Will fit front and back.
Meezo Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 Any opinions on the Onza Aquila 29x2.4 Trail Tire? Keen to try them. Will fit front and back.Got one on the front been running for a while. I love it. I've never felt like it's let me down ever ie extremely predictable. Mounted on 29mm ID rim it's got a great overall profile I paired mine with a Ibex for the rear which in the same amount of time needs to be binned. I ride a fair amount of tar from my house to table mountain, and the tyres have maybe a year on them, i woulda save close to 5000km. I got mine on sale from trail tech cycles at R450 a tyre which made them extremely worthwhile Hairy 1
RiverInTheRoad Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 Got one on the front been running for a while. I love it. I've never felt like it's let me down ever ie extremely predictable. Mounted on 29mm ID rim it's got a great overall profile I paired mine with a Ibex for the rear which in the same amount of time needs to be binned. I ride a fair amount of tar from my house to table mountain, and the tyres have maybe a year on them, i woulda save close to 5000km. I got mine on sale from trail tech cycles at R450 a tyre which made them extremely worthwhileThanks. How do you rate them against Minions? I want to try the Aquila but my previous experience with the Onza Ibex was not pleasant. So I am weary of the brand.
Meezo Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 Thanks. How do you rate them against Minions? I want to try the Aquila but my previous experience with the Onza Ibex was not pleasant. So I am weary of the brand.Minion DHF is still my number currently on a Assegai and although I'm finally starting to get the hang of it, i still say it's too early to assess. The softer compound of the onza means it's stickier than most. I am however on the one hand cheap hence i bought the onzas and on the other a maxxis fan ????
PhilipV Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 Thanks. How do you rate them against Minions? I want to try the Aquila but my previous experience with the Onza Ibex was not pleasant. So I am weary of the brand.Aquila is way better than the Ibex. And I was an ardent Ibex fan.
100Tours Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Aquila is way better than the Ibex. And I was an Ardent Ibex fan. There it is. hidden in plain sight. Maxxis Ardent or Ardent race. Have been a staple for me in Swaziland and Mpumalanga trails, good stable tyre.
Rigardt@Scott Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 There it is. hidden in plain sight. Maxxis Ardent or Ardent race. Have been a staple for me in Swaziland and Mpumalanga trails, good stable tyre. Good XC and marathon combo, my favourite in fact. Definitely not an AM combo at all...
Rigardt@Scott Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 I pulled the trigger on a set of Versus all mountain tyres in the trail casing, 29x2.4" flavour. I went for them in the Yellow paint splatter edition - definitely not for everyone, but I though it was something different, and I like something different. Very very nice tyres, the grip like DHR2s,no surprise there since the tread pattern is nearly identical. The compound is a bit harder though, so they roll faster and should last a bit longer. I am very happy with them. What I am not so happy about is the paint splatter effect. After just 2 weeks about 50% of it is gone. I was under the impression the actual rubber of the tyre was dyed, and that those dyed pieces were mixed into the tyre. Although some if it is, it seems there are lots of pieces of the dyed rubber that is just on the surface of the tyre, so they come off quickly. I wouldn't care if it all came off, but at the end of the day I predict 80% of it will come off, and then the tyre is just going to look dirty. Anyway, long story short, it's a lekker tyre, it strikes a good balance between grip and rolling resistance, it seats easily, and has nice volume, what seems to be a sturdy casing. The jury is still out on longevity. Would I order again? Probably not. Seeing as they are essentially DHR2s at a higher cost due to having to import them from the US. The higher cost would have been justified for the uniqueness factor of the paint splatter - but that comes off. MrJacques 1
MrJacques Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 I'd like to give the Vittoria Mazza a try. The staircase ramp seems like a clever idea.
Rigardt@Scott Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 I'd like to give the Vittoria Mazza a try. The staircase ramp seems like a clever idea. Pricing in Vittoria tyres are very attractive as well. They get reasonably good reviews.
MrJacques Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Pricing in Vittoria tyres are very attractive as well. They get reasonably good reviews. And longevity seems good from reviews. Just haven't seen any stock locally.
Rigardt@Scott Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) And longevity seems good from reviews. Just haven't seen any stock locally. Have you contacted NSquared Distribution? They are the importers and have an online store... https://nsquared.co.za/collections/mtb-tires I am sure they can arrange to bring in some with a shipment... Edited February 2, 2021 by Grease_Monkey MrJacques 1
Blackheart Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 I'd like to give the Vittoria Mazza a try. The staircase ramp seems like a clever idea. I just put a Mazza on the front of my bike, to replace a DHR2 which feels a bit floaty. First ride on it later today. I'll report back. Hairy, MrJacques and Mtree 3
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